Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Borussia Dortmund preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Merkur Spiel-Arena Sat, 25 Jul - 11:00 AM
Club Friendlies 1
Fortuna DüsseldorfDU
2 1
Borussia DortmundBVB
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 11:00 AM
Regular Season
Anas Slimani - 79'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Fortuna Düsseldorf hosted Borussia Dortmund in a league fixture that ended with a 2-1 home victory. The visitors led 0-1 at halftime after an early strike but could not maintain their advantage. Düsseldorf equalized and then took the lead during the second period through persistent attacking play. Possession finished level at 50 percent for each side while no red cards were shown to either team. Although Dortmund arrived as the stronger side the hosts produced a notable turnaround to claim all three points. The final scoreline reflected a determined response from the home side after the interval break.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Fortuna Düsseldorf achieved a significant structural deviation by defeating the stronger Borussia Dortmund.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with the observed team performances throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be evaluated because expected goals data remained unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The final result confirmed market alignment with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations stayed undetermined due to the lack of supporting metrics.
  • Event impact: The second half response allowed Fortuna Düsseldorf to overcome the 0-1 halftime deficit.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion remained irrelevant with zero dismissals recorded in the game.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Besong
J. Besong
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Weßels
J. Weßels
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Rajkovski
K. Rajkovski
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Fortuna Düsseldorf A. Ende
A. Ende
VS
Borussia Dortmund N. Kovač
N. Kovač
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Rank: 31 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.02
90.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Borussia Dortmund
Power Score
69.02
90.82
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
274
12

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Fortuna Düsseldorf — Opponent-weighted form score
Borussia Dortmund — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Fortuna Düsseldorf Borussia Dortmund

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Fortuna Düsseldorf

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Borussia Dortmund

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Fortuna Düsseldorf ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Dortmund
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.10
28.60
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.60
23.10
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Fortuna Düsseldorf -0.06 Efficiency Index
vs
Borussia Dortmund +0.06 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Borussia Dortmund
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Fortuna Düsseldorf ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Dortmund
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Fortuna Düsseldorf Borussia Dortmund
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Fortuna Düsseldorf Borussia Dortmund
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Borussia Dortmund
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Fortuna Düsseldorf
vs
Borussia Dortmund
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Fortuna Düsseldorf Borussia Dortmund
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Fortuna Düsseldorf 0.32
Borussia Dortmund 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Fortuna Düsseldorf Borussia Dortmund
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Fortuna Düsseldorf 0.02
Borussia Dortmund 0.06
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Borussia Dortmund
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • DU had peak pressure around 41'.
  • BVB started the game with stronger pressure.
DU Pressure BVB Pressure
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Pressure Index: DU reached the top pressure at 41' (100.00).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-1-2
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Merkur Spiel-Arena
Capacity
54600
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jonah Samuel Njie Besong
Jan Peter Weßels
Kristijan Rajkovski

Statistics

Possession
DU
50%
BVB
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 2
31 Dangerous attacks 46
50 Possession 50
3 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 8
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

85 Ball Safe 82
7 Goal Kicks 5
7 Goal Attempts 5
10 Substitutions 11
17 Throwins 15
0 Injuries 2
11 Dribble Attempts 21
5 Successful Dribbles 8
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

97 Attacks 99
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

34 Long Passes 28
526 Passes 524
454 Successful Passes 464
86 Successful Passes Percentage 89
8 Key Passes 7
20 Successful Long Passes 15
59 Successful Long Passes Percentage 54

Defensive

4 Saves 1
22 Tackles 19
8 Interceptions 7

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 15
5 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

6 Offsides 0
8 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Jonah Samuel Njie Besong

Starting XI ▼

1
Lasse Rieß
Lasse Rieß Goalkeeper
7.12
3
Dominique Heintz
Dominique Heintz Defender
7.02
15
Tim Oberdorf
Tim Oberdorf
Defender59'
6.55
25
Matthias Zimmermann
Matthias Zimmermann Defender
6.91
2
Steven van der Sloot
Steven van der Sloot
Defender58'
6.31
28
Sascha Risch
Sascha Risch Defender
6.77
34
Anas Slimani
Anas Slimani
Midfielder69'
7.22
44
Elias Egouli
Elias Egouli Defender
6.38
20
Felix Meiser
Felix Meiser
Defender59'
6.33
5
Yassine Bouchama
Yassine Bouchama Midfielder
6.8
18
Miguel Fernandes Goncalves
Miguel Fernandes Goncalves
Midfielder68'
6.39
8
Jorrit Hendrix
Jorrit Hendrix (C) Midfielder
6.44
39
Kaden Amaniampong
Kaden Amaniampong
Defender69'
6.57
14
Jomaine Consbruch
Jomaine Consbruch Midfielder
6.58
29
Kilian Sauck
Kilian Sauck
Midfielder59'
6.39
38
Elias Arden
Elias Arden Midfielder
6.34
16
Marcel Benger
Marcel Benger
Midfielder69'
6.74
9
Eric Hottmann
Eric Hottmann Attacker
6.76
27
Jordi Paulina
Jordi Paulina
Attacker46'
6.66
24
Fabian Schleusener
Fabian Schleusener Attacker
7.41
11
Lukas Eixler
Lukas Eixler
Midfielder58'
6.89
Referee : Jonah Samuel Njie Besong

Starting XI ▼

33
Alexander Meyer
Alexander Meyer Goalkeeper
7.13
30
Patrick Drewes
Patrick Drewes
Goalkeeper46'
5.95
22
Joane Gadou
Joane Gadou Defender
6.81
49
Luca Reggiani
Luca Reggiani
Defender46'
6.12
39
Filippo Mane
Filippo Mane Defender
6.71
47
Elias Benkara
Elias Benkara
Defender46'
6.38
53
Jan-Luca Riedl
Jan-Luca Riedl Defender
6.27
52
Roméo Ritter
Roméo Ritter
Defender46'
6.68
42
Almugera Kabar
Almugera Kabar Midfielder
6.41
54
Miguel Adje
Miguel Adje
Defender46'
6.02
44
Enzo dos Santos
Enzo dos Santos Midfielder
6.42
7
Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham
Midfielder44'
6.63
46
Ayman Azhil
Ayman Azhil Midfielder
6.55
28
Justin Lerma
Justin Lerma
Midfielder46'
6.39
57
Marwan-Omir Mirza
Marwan-Omir Mirza Midfielder
6.83
2
Yan Couto
Yan Couto
Defender46'
6.03
9
Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy (C) Attacker
6.56
21
Fábio Silva
Fábio Silva
Attacker46'
6.35
41
Mathis Albert
Mathis Albert Attacker
7.61
56
Tom Faust
Tom Faust
Midfielder46'
5.89
43
Takato Yamamoto
Takato Yamamoto Attacker
6.57
40
Samuele Inácio
Samuele Inácio
Attacker46'
6.82

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Anas Slimani
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
79'
78'
Event
Arne Wessels → Elias Benkara
22nd Substitution
Event
Kaden Amaniampong → Jorrit Hendrix 
19th Substitution
69'
Event
Marcel Benger  → Elias Arden
20th Substitution
69'
Event
Anas Slimani → Sascha Risch
21st Substitution
69'
Event
Miguel Fernandes Goncalves → Yassine Bouchama
18th Substitution
68'
Event
Felix Meiser → Elias Egouli
15th Substitution
59'
Event
Tim Oberdorf → Dominique Heintz
16th Substitution
59'
Event
Kilian Sauck → Jomaine Consbruch
17th Substitution
59'
Event
Lukas Eixler → Fabian Schleusener
13th Substitution
58'
Event
Steven van der Sloot → Matthias Zimmermann
14th Substitution
58'
Event
Fabian Schleusener
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
49'
Event
Jordi Paulina → Eric Hottmann
9th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Miguel Adje → Almugera Kabar
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Elias Benkara → Filippo Mane
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Yan Couto → Marwan-Omir Mirza
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Patrick Drewes → Alexander Meyer
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Tom Faust → Mathis Albert
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Samuele Inácio → Takato Yamamoto
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Justin Lerma → Ayman Azhil
8th Substitution
46'
Event
Luca Reggiani → Joane Gadou
10th Substitution
46'
Event
Roméo Ritter → Jan-Luca Riedl
11th Substitution
46'
Event
Fábio Silva → Serhou Guirassy
12th Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Jan-Luca Riedl
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
44'
Event
Jobe Bellingham → Enzo dos Santos
1st Substitution
20'
Event
Mathis Albert
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

The 2-1 outcome underscored how halftime deficits can be reversed through focused adjustments and sustained pressure. Düsseldorf demonstrated resilience after conceding first yet maintained composure to secure the win. Equal possession highlighted a balanced contest where individual moments proved decisive rather than overall dominance. Dortmund struggled to protect their early lead and allowed the hosts to grow into the contest. This result serves as a reminder that stronger teams do not always convert superiority into points when opponents respond effectively after the break. The absence of disciplinary incidents kept the focus squarely on tactical execution and second half momentum.