Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Saarbrucken: match statistics
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Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Saarbrucken: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Fortuna Düsseldorf plays Saarbrucken in 3. Liga (Germany). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Recent form
Fortuna Düsseldorf has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Saarbrucken has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Fortuna Düsseldorf scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.13. Saarbrucken scores 2.33 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 3.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's games and 67% of Saarbrucken's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saarbrucken has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.42 per game. Fortuna Düsseldorf takes 11.3 shots per game, while Saarbrucken takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Fortuna Düsseldorf leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Saarbrucken leads at halftime in 22% and scores 1.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Fortuna Düsseldorf's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Saarbrucken, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.42 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | Saarbrucken | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Fortuna Düsseldorf is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 1 pts / game - Saarbrucken
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Saarbrucken is 133% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 2.33 goals / game - Saarbrucken
Fortuna Düsseldorf is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 1.78 goals / game - Saarbrucken
Fortuna Düsseldorf scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Saarbrucken keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Saarbrucken scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Fortuna Düsseldorf keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Fortuna Düsseldorf
Over / Under - Saarbrucken
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Saarbrucken is 76% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.63 pts / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 1.11 pts / game - Saarbrucken
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fortuna Düsseldorf - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Saarbrucken - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Saarbrucken
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | Liga | Saarbrucken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 3.42 | ▲ 4.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 64% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 66% | • 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 20% | ▲ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Fortuna Düsseldorf and Saarbrucken play?
Fortuna Düsseldorf face Saarbrucken on October 17, 2026 in 3. Liga at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Saarbrucken?
Fortuna Düsseldorf score 1.00 goals per game on average and Saarbrucken 2.33. The 3. Liga average is 3.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's matches and 67% of Saarbrucken's.
What form are Fortuna Düsseldorf and Saarbrucken in?
Over the last 5 games Fortuna Düsseldorf have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Saarbrucken 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Saarbrucken?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Saarbrucken: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.