Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 SpVgg Greuther Fürth – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates SpVgg Greuther Fürth at 41%, yet other data sources diverge — this Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Merkur Spiel-Arena plays host to Fortuna Düsseldorf versus SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 17. Kick-off: Saturday 20 December 2025 at 12:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Fortuna Düsseldorf have collected 0.70 PPG across 10 2. Bundesliga outings this season: 2W 1D 7L. Last five: L W L L L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Fortuna Düsseldorf, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Fortuna Düsseldorf have posted 2W 3D 5L at Merkur Spiel-Arena — 0.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth (all games): 1W 3D 6L across 10 2. Bundesliga outings this term — 0.60 points per game. Last five: W L L D D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 2.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.70 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for SpVgg Greuther Fürth, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth away from home this season: 2W 2D 6L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.70 vs 0.60 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 6 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for Fortuna Düsseldorf, 3 for SpVgg Greuther Fürth and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 28 Feb 2025, ended 1–2 with SpVgg Greuther Fürth winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Data
Fortuna Düsseldorf goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (50 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games).
SpVgg Greuther Fürth goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (50 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%; they fail to score in 32% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Fortuna Düsseldorf 60% and SpVgg Greuther Fürth 60% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Fortuna Düsseldorf 56% | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 66%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.78 xG and SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1.87 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Fortuna Düsseldorf attack 0.827 / defence 1.210 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth attack 1.167 / defence 1.527. League average goals — home 1.410 / away 1.322. SpVgg Greuther Fürth bring a strong defensive rating of 1.527 — this is suppressing Fortuna Düsseldorf's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 50 Fortuna Düsseldorf games / 50 SpVgg Greuther Fürth games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Fortuna Düsseldorf 37% | Draw 22% | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 41%. Fair-value odds: Fortuna Düsseldorf 2.70 | Draw 4.55 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2.44. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 22% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 71% | BTTS probability 70% | Total xG 3.65. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 71% — a total xG of 3.65 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 70% reflects that both xG figures (1.78 / 1.87) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates SpVgg Greuther Fürth as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 22% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on SpVgg Greuther Fürth if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.65 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 71% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 70% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Fortuna Düsseldorf 50% | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 20 Dec 2025, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Fortuna Düsseldorf 37% | Draw 22% | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 41% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 71% | BTTS 70% | xG Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.78 / SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1.87 • Poisson strength factors: Fortuna Düsseldorf attack 0.827 / def 1.210 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth attack 1.167 / def 1.527 | league avg home 1.410 / away 1.322 • Poisson stance: SpVgg Greuther Fürth (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.78
Fortuna Düsseldorf xG
Expected Goals
1.87
SpVgg Greuther Fürth xG
70%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
71%
Over 2.5
50%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off?
Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicked off at 12:00 on Saturday 20 December 2025 at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
What was the final score in Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Fortuna Düsseldorf 2 - 1 SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Where is Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth being played?
The match is being played at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
What competition is Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth part of?
Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Our statistical model gives Fortuna Düsseldorf a 37% chance of winning, SpVgg Greuther Fürth a 41% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making SpVgg Greuther Fürth the favourite.
Will both teams score in Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth will score (BTTS).
Will Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 71%.
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Record (6 meetings): Fortuna Düsseldorf 2W | Draws 1 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 3W.
What form are Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth in?
Fortuna Düsseldorf (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-W-L-L-L. SpVgg Greuther Fürth (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.70 | L5 W-L-L-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Fortuna Düsseldorf's attacking strength (0.83x league average) is weighed against SpVgg Greuther Fürth's defensive record (1.53x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.78. Flip it around — SpVgg Greuther Fürth's attack (1.17x) against Fortuna Düsseldorf's defence (1.21x) — and the away total comes out at 1.87.
These ratings are built from 50/50 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 9.8%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.1%), 2-1 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SpVgg Greuther Fürth Win
37%
2.67
22%
4.60
41%
2.45
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
8.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.1%
Away win
2 – 1
7.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.78
Fortuna Düsseldorf xG
Total xG
3.65
1.87
SpVgg Greuther Fürth xG
2.67
37%
Home win
4.60
22%
Draw
2.45
41%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
71%
Over 2.5
1.41
29%
Under 2.5
3.45
50%
Over 3.5
2.00
50%
Under 3.5
2.00
30%
Over 4.5
3.33
70%
Under 4.5
1.43
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.42
30%
BTTS No
3.37
Clean Sheet
15%
6.47
17%
5.94
Win to Nil
6%
17.29
7%
14.56
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 4.6 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 4.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| 4 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.8%.
How many goals are Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth expected to score?
The model projects 1.78 expected goals for Fortuna Düsseldorf and 1.87 for SpVgg Greuther Fürth, a combined total of 3.65.
How confident is the prediction model for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Fortuna Düsseldorf come into this having played 50 games, going 18W 13D 19L for 1.34 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-L-L. The sample for Fortuna Düsseldorf is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, SpVgg Greuther Fürth sit at 1.08 PPG from 50 outings (14W 12D 24L), a run that reads W-L-L-D-D across their last five. The sample for SpVgg Greuther Fürth is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.34 PPG for Fortuna Düsseldorf against 1.08 for SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Fortuna Düsseldorf's home form reads 8W 7D 10L across 25 games on their own ground, a 1.24 PPG return.
Away from home, SpVgg Greuther Fürth have taken 0.92 points per game from 25 outings (6W 5D 14L).
Attack vs Defence
Fortuna Düsseldorf are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.56 conceded per game recently; SpVgg Greuther Fürth are on 1.40 scored and 2.02 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Fortuna Düsseldorf have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games; SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 60%.
Last 50 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Fortuna Düsseldorf
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SpVgg Greuther Fürth
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth in coming into this match?
Fortuna Düsseldorf have gone 18W 13D 19L in their last 50 games (1.34 PPG), while SpVgg Greuther Fürth have gone 14W 12D 24L in their last 50 (1.08 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Fortuna Düsseldorf at home or SpVgg Greuther Fürth away?
Fortuna Düsseldorf's home record (1.24 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fortuna Düsseldorf at home: 1.24 PPG; SpVgg Greuther Fürth away: 0.92 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in 2. Bundesliga. They last met on 17 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: SpVgg Greuther Fürth won 3-0 on 17 May 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Fortuna Düsseldorf have gone 2W 1D 1L from 4 meetings on their own ground against SpVgg Greuther Fürth — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
3
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1
Draws
4
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
From 8 meetings on record, Fortuna Düsseldorf have won 3, SpVgg Greuther Fürth have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth last play each other?
They last met on 17 May 2026, when SpVgg Greuther Fürth 3-0 Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Who has won more matches between Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Fortuna Düsseldorf are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fortuna Düsseldorf 52%, SpVgg Greuther Fürth 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 56% for Fortuna Düsseldorf and 64% for SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 32% and 44% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Fortuna Düsseldorf have failed to score in 28% of games; SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Fortuna Düsseldorf home games / SpVgg Greuther Fürth away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Fortuna Düsseldorf play SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 52% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's recent matches and 56% of SpVgg Greuther Fürth's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's matches and 64% of SpVgg Greuther Fürth's.
Do Fortuna Düsseldorf and SpVgg Greuther Fürth tend to score early?
Fortuna Düsseldorf have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Fortuna Düsseldorf defy the odds to beat SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Fortuna Düsseldorf beat SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2-1 at Merkur Spiel-Arena, Regular Season - 17, in the 2. Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.78 xG and SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1.87 xG, a combined 3.65. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. SpVgg Greuther Fürth landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fortuna Düsseldorf attack 0.83 / defence 1.21 against SpVgg Greuther Fürth attack 1.17 / defence 1.53, drawn from 50/50 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Fortuna Düsseldorf 37% | Draw 22% | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 41%, with SpVgg Greuther Fürth to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual Fortuna Düsseldorf win had been the model's second-ranked read at 37%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 71%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 50% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fortuna Düsseldorf 56%, SpVgg Greuther Fürth 66%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Fortuna Düsseldorf's trading profile (50 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth's trading profile (50 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.34 PPG, SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1.08 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Fortuna Düsseldorf win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.