Dusseldorf vs Paderborn: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Fortuna Dusseldorf prepare to host Paderborn on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Dingert, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, currently 12th in the standings with 25 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 15 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Paderborn, sitting 5th with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Paderborn have favored Fortuna Dusseldorf, with Fortuna Dusseldorf claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). This fixture has generally favored Fortuna Dusseldorf in recent years.

In their previous league match against Preussen Munster, Fortuna Dusseldorf recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kastenmeier, Lenz, Egouli, Oberdorf, Lunddal, Tanaka, El Azzouzi, Suso, Muslija, Appelkamp, Itten. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Paderborn's last outing came against Bochum, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Seimen, Sticker, Gotze, Scheller, Obermair, Castaneda, Baur, Curda, Klaas, Michel, Tigges. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Fortuna Dusseldorf are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, Paderborn are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Fortuna Dusseldorf's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Paderborn's games average 2.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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