Promoted from the second tier of German football at the end of the 2017-18 campaign, Dusseldorf finished 10th in the Bundesliga last season but have certainly found it more difficult in the top flight this term. Five wins, seven draws and 13 defeats – that is how Uwe Rosler’s side have performed in the league this season, picking up 22 points from their 25 matches to occupy 16th spot in the table, four points off 15th-placed Mainz.
Dusseldorf will bring a three-game unbeaten run into this contest, while they have only lost one of their last six in the Bundesliga and have taken five points from their last three fixtures. Indeed, Rosler’s team beat Freiburg 2-0 on February 22 before playing out draws with Hertha Berlin and Mainz 05 ahead of the action being called to a halt due to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.
Dusseldorf will certainly view Saturday’s match as a winnable affair, but it remains to be seen what type of shape the squad is in due to the length of time without competitive action. Paderborn, meanwhile, currently sit bottom of the Bundesliga, having only picked up 16 points from their 25 matches during the 2019-20 campaign.
Steffen Baumgart’s side finished second in the 2.Bundesliga last season to earn promotion to the top flight, but it has been a struggle for the team this term.
Match Details:
- Match: Paderborn vs Düsseldorf
- Date: 3 February 2023
- Time: 11:00 pm
- Venue: Home Deluxe Arena
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Prediction
We say: Dusseldorf 2-1 Paderborn
There is simply no downplaying the importance of Saturday’s clash in Dusseldorf. Both teams have had their problems this season, but we fancy Dusseldorf to collect all three points with a narrow win.
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Head-To-Head
Paderborn lost 2-1 in the reverse fixture away from home. They will be keen to avoid another loss to Dusseldorf this season. They didn’t lose in the last 3 home games against Dusseldorf, winning one and drawing two. This is their opportunity to make it 4 straight home games without defeat against Dusseldorf. The hosts have the 5th-best home record, so you can trust them to get the important points in this match.
Dusseldorf looks to win six points from Paderborn this season in the Bundesliga 2, 2022/23 season. A 2-1 home win in the reverse fixture sets the stage for another onslaught against Paderborn. Fortuna isn’t doing well away from home as they currently occupy the 9th spot in away performance. They have scored 9 and conceded 11 goals on the road so far.
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Live Stream Time
This match will start from 11:00 pm
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Date
This match will take place on 3 February 2023
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Team News
Dusseldorf are expected to be without first-choice goalkeeper Zack Steffen for the remainder of the season, while Oliver Fink and Alfredo Morelos are also due to miss out for the home side.
There are not expected to be too many alterations from the side that started the 1-1 draw with Mainz last time out, meaning that Kenan Karaman should continue in the final third.
On-loan Lazio attacker Valon Berisha should also feature for the home team in a wide position, but Rouwen Hennings could start on the bench despite scoring 11 times this season.
As for Paderborn, Luca Kilian and Streli Mamba are both expected to miss out with thigh and knee problems respectively, but the visitors are otherwise in good shape when it comes to injuries.
Christopher Antwi-Adjei has seemingly overcome a thigh problem of his own and should be available, with the 26-year-old expected to support Dennis Srbeny in the final third.
Abdelhamid Sabiri is also pushing for a start in midfield after impressing off the bench against Koln before the action was halted in March.
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Lineups
Dusseldorf:
Kastenmeier; Suttner, Gieselmann, Hoffman, Ayhan, Zimmermann; Berisha, Stoger, Bodzek, Thommy; Karaman
Paderborn:
Zingerle; Jans, Strohdiek, Schonlau, Collins; Vasiliadis, Gjasula, Sabiri; Proger, Srbeny, Antwi-Adjei
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Odds
- Fortuna Dusseldorf – 67.5%
- Draw – 22.5%
- Paderborn – 10%
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Stats
Two of the team’s most recent ten games ended in a draw and without a winner. Out of the last five Paderborn encounters, three featured over 2.5 goals and two witnessed goals at both ends.
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Tips
- Fortuna Dusseldorf to Score First
- Both Teams to Score-No
- Fortuna Dusseldord to Win
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Betting Trends
The home factor has been of little significance in the recent 10 head-to-head clashes, as they finished with 4 wins for the sides performing at home and 3 for the traveling sides. Both teams scored in all of the last five games, and four produced over 2.5 goals.
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Where To Watch Live German 2 Bundesliga Today Match
- You can watch this match on ESPN+
- Bundesliga 2022-23 – Live Football Streaming Exclusively on Sony LIV.
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf Who Will Win
Paderborn vs Düsseldorf a great match to watch, Düsseldorf will win.