Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 showcases impressive home form with 73% wins at home and only one defeat in the entire season at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.18 goals per home match with a solid defense (0.73 goals conceded), resulting in a +16 goal difference. Fortuna Düsseldorf has poor away results with 60% losses and only 30% wins, scoring an average of just 0.9 goals per away match. The efficiency gap is evident: Darmstadt boasts a 14% shot conversion rate at home, while Fortuna manages only 7% away. The recent form of both teams (1.8 vs 1.6 PPG) and the hosts' xG advantage (1.74 vs 1.41) further bolster the case for a Darmstadt victory, although Fortuna could offer resistance, warranting a moderate probability of a draw.
Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Darmstadt 98 play Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 13:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Darmstadt 98: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Fortuna Düsseldorf: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Darmstadt 98 scores 1.68 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Fortuna Düsseldorf scores 0.97 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Darmstadt 98 62%, Fortuna Düsseldorf 53%. Over 2.5: Darmstadt 98 56%, Fortuna Düsseldorf 56%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Darmstadt 98 has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.41. Darmstadt 98: 14.0 shots per match, Fortuna Düsseldorf: 12.7.
Match halves
Darmstadt 98: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 1.00. Fortuna Düsseldorf: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Darmstadt 98: 46-60 (13 goals). Fortuna Düsseldorf: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Darmstadt 98 showcases impressive home form with 73% wins at home and only one defeat in the entire season at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.18 goals per home match with a solid defense (0.73 goals conceded), resulting in a +16 goal difference. Fortuna Düsseldorf has poor away results with 60% losses and only 30% wins, scoring an average of just 0.9 goals per away match. The efficiency gap is evident: Darmstadt boasts a 14% shot conversion rate at home, while Fortuna manages only 7% away. The recent form of both teams (1.8 vs 1.6 PPG) and the hosts' xG advantage (1.74 vs 1.41) further bolster the case for a Darmstadt victory, although Fortuna could offer resistance, warranting a moderate probability of a draw.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Darmstadt 98 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Fortuna Düsseldorf is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.2 pts / match - Fortuna Düsseldorf
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 73% better for: goals scored per match.
1.68 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 0.97 goals / match - Fortuna Düsseldorf
Darmstadt 98 is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.56 goals / match - Fortuna Düsseldorf
Darmstadt 98 scores in 82% of matches (28 of 34 matches), while Fortuna Düsseldorf keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 34 matches).
Fortuna Düsseldorf scores in 62% of matches (21 of 34 matches), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Darmstadt 98
Over / Under — Fortuna Düsseldorf
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Fortuna Düsseldorf is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.15 pts / match - Fortuna Düsseldorf
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Fortuna Düsseldorf - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Darmstadt 98
Fortuna Düsseldorf
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Darmstadt 98 | Liga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 59% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 58% | ▼ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 23% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 82% | 84% | ▼ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Darmstadt 98 1 - 0 - 0 Fortuna Düsseldorf. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Darmstadt 98 2:1 Fortuna Düsseldorf. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?
Darmstadt 98 score 1.68 goals per game on average and Fortuna Düsseldorf 0.97. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Darmstadt 98's matches and 53% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's.
What form are Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf in?
Over the last 5 games Darmstadt 98 have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?
The statistical background for Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.