Dusseldorf vs Braunschweig Prediction 2. Bundesliga 17.10.2025
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Dusseldorf vs Braunschweig Prediction 2. Bundesliga
Dusseldorf vs Braunschweig Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 9 of the 2. Bundesliga, played on Friday, October 17, at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. The home side look to start fresh under Markus Anfang, facing a Braunschweig team sliding down the table. For expert match analysis and insights, check out 2. Bundesliga Predictions from XpertStats.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf seek their first home win under new coach Markus Anfang.
- Braunschweig winless in six straight league games, leaking late goals.
- Historically, Fortuna dominate this matchup with three straight home wins.
- Expect an open second half – both teams score more after the break.
It’s been a rough ride for Fortuna lately. Ten points from eight games, one home point in four tries, and a frustrating inconsistency that cost Daniel Thioune his job. Markus Anfang steps in promising high pressing and possession football. That’s a bold move, but maybe the right one. The team’s first halves have been quiet, with only 25% of their matches featuring more than 0.5 goals before the break. Still, their second halves light up: 75% have seen over 1.5 goals. So the question is – can Anfang’s aggressive style turn that spark into a steady flame?
On paper, Düsseldorf’s quality is clear. Players like Luca Raimund and Itten can change games, while Alexandropoulos adds control in midfield. Yet, the defense has been leaky, conceding an average of two goals per match. Even so, the mood in the dressing room feels lighter under Anfang. A win here could be the start of something new, maybe even a run toward mid-table safety. Fans will expect a strong response after that painful 0–3 loss to Darmstadt.
For Braunschweig, the story’s darker. After two wins to open the season, they’ve fallen apart: six games without victory, just one point from 18. The pressure is mounting on Heiner Backhaus. “We need to find stability,” he said this week. Easier said than done when your defense is missing three key players, Frenkert, Jäkel, and Bell Bell. The team concedes 1.75 goals per match and tends to collapse late. In fact, every single second half this season has featured goals for or against them. Can they really keep it together against Fortuna’s new energy?
History doesn’t lie. Düsseldorf are unbeaten in ten straight league meetings with Braunschweig, winning the last three at home, including that stunning 5–0 in December 2024. Both sides tend to open up after halftime, and with Fortuna’s second-half average of 2.25 goals per game and Braunschweig’s 1.75, the stage is set for another lively ending. If you’re browsing 2. Bundesliga Predictions, this one screams late drama in Düsseldorf.
Fortuna Düsseldorf’s new coach Markus Anfang is preparing for an emotional debut against Eintracht Braunschweig. Having played for Fortuna during his career, his return to the club carries special meaning. Anfang emphasized focusing on the team’s performance rather than his personal story, urging his players to show conviction and courage. Despite injuries limiting his options, he remains optimistic ahead of Friday’s match. Source: kicker.de.
The stats make it crystal clear: both sides come alive after the break. Fortuna Düsseldorf average just 0.25 goals in the first half, but that number jumps to 2.25 after halftime. Braunschweig show a similar pattern, with 0.75 first-half goals per match compared to 1.75 in the second half. That’s a major swing in attacking rhythm. Tactically, both coaches rely on halftime adjustments – Anfang wants more tempo and pressing in the final third, while Backhaus tends to react with fresh legs up front. Add in two shaky defenses (both conceding nearly two goals per match), and the recipe for late scoring is perfect. Braunschweig’s tired back line often leaks chances after 60 minutes, while Düsseldorf’s improved energy under Anfang could exploit that. Expect a cautious start, but once the first goal comes, this could turn chaotic. The second half looks built for goals.
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