Match

MSV Duisburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 24Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, Duisburg

MSV DuisburgFortuna Düsseldorf

The Footlab model makes MSV Duisburg the favourite at 57%, against 22% for a draw and 21% for Fortuna Düsseldorf. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win MSV Duisburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?

MSV Duisburg starts as the favourite with a 122-point Elo edge (2,032 vs 1,911).

MSV Duisburg win57 %
Draw22 %
Fortuna Düsseldorf win21 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, MSV Duisburg have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Fortuna Düsseldorf have 7, 0 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

MSV Duisburg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026SV Elversberg(home)1-3DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Verl(away)4-23. Liga
Aug 8, 2026SV Meppen(home)3-03. Liga
Aug 1, 2026Sparta Rotterdam(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Fortuna Düsseldorf
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026SC Freiburg(home)1-5DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Hoffenheim II(home)0-23. Liga
Aug 7, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-23. Liga
Jul 25, 2026Borussia Dortmund(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Lask Linz(away)0-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 MSV Duisburg win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Fortuna Düsseldorf win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 11, 2018MSV Duisburg 1-2 Fortuna Düsseldorf2. Bundesliga
Oct 2, 2017Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-1 MSV Duisburg2. Bundesliga
Apr 29, 2016MSV Duisburg 2-1 Fortuna Düsseldorf2. Bundesliga
Nov 20, 2015Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-1 MSV Duisburg2. Bundesliga
May 6, 2012Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-2 MSV Duisburg2. Bundesliga
Dec 5, 2011MSV Duisburg 0-2 Fortuna Düsseldorf2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: MSV Duisburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf on Mar 11, 2018

How many goals should we expect?

MSV Duisburg score 1.8 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Düsseldorf score 2.4 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
MSV Duisburg1.81.3410/159/15
Fortuna Düsseldorf2.41.537/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

MSV Duisburg sit 1st in 3. Liga (6 points from 2 matches) and Fortuna Düsseldorf sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1MSV Duisburg2200726
18Fortuna Düsseldorf2002140

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for MSV Duisburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?
The Footlab model makes MSV Duisburg the favourite at 57%, against 22% for a draw and 21% for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Where and when is MSV Duisburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf played?
MSV Duisburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf is played on February 20, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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