- SV Elversberg are second in the 2. Bundesliga with 30 points from 15 games.
- Fortuna Dusseldorf have won just one of their last five league games (D1, L3).
Elversberg look to build on an unbeaten home record
SV Elversberg are in good form coming into this game unbeaten in their last three league matches, away victories over Karlsruher SC (2-3) and Paderborn (1-2), followed by a draw last time out. This SV Elversberg vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf preview shows Vincent Wagner’s side have been steady, if unspectacular, at home recently with two consecutive draws.
Elversberg have been a solid unit since Wagner took over as head coach in July 2025 and he has maintained the club’s identity as a team who like to have the ball and progress in a controlled manner. Wagner’s 4-2-3-1 system is characterised by building from the back and a collective pressing approach.
Fortuna need to find form
Fortuna Düsseldorf have had a poor run of results recently and currently sit 15th in the 2. Bundesliga, having picked up 14 points from 15 matches. TSV Fortuna have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five.
Düsseldorf lost 2-1 at Dynamo Dresden and were beaten 2-0 at home by Schalke 04 last time out. Markus Anfang took over as their head coach in October 2025 and has added a 4-3-3 framework to their system. The compact system is biased towards the front three and looks to play vertical passes through the middle of the field.
The SV Elversberg vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf prediction may be influenced by the fact that this change of coach may not have yet been able to find its feet and Fortuna Düsseldorf’s away record this season reads won three and lost four in seven games (D0). They are on a two-game losing streak away from home and will need to improve if they are to get something from Elversberg on Sunday.
History points to a home win
The last H2H between these two sides in the 2. Bundesliga resulted in a 1-1 draw in Elversberg but each of the sides have won once and drawn twice in the last four meetings between the sides. Moreover, our SV Elversberg vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf prediction is shaped by the fact that Elversberg have failed to win their last two at home to Fortuna Dusseldorf and the home advantage certainly makes them the favorites at odds of 1.57, compared to 5.11 for the visitors.
Over 2.5 goals is heavily favored for this game so we’re looking towards a high-scoring matchup. SV Elversberg are undefeated at home this season and have conceded only five goals in seven fixtures, so they look set to take all three points on Sunday. Additionally, if you're looking for more insight, consider our SV Elversberg vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf betting tips for this intriguing fixture.
Younes Ebnoutalib has scored 11 times in 15 2. Bundesliga matches this season and is Elversberg’s talisman. Cedric Itten has five goals in 13 2. Bundesliga games for TSV Fortuna and is the focal point of the visitors’ attack, having scored two of their last four goals.
