Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Freiburg predictions, Aug 23, 2026

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As Fortuna Düsseldorf prepares to host SC Freiburg in the DFB Pokal on August 23, 2026, both teams come in with distinct trajectories. Fortuna Düsseldorf has showcased solid form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success is attributed to a cohesive attacking unit that thrives on quick transitions and effective wing play, making them a formidable opponent at home.

In contrast, SC Freiburg’s form has been less consistent, managing just a single win in their recent match. Known for their defensive discipline and counter-attacking prowess, Freiburg often relies on a compact formation that seeks to absorb pressure while exploiting the spaces left by opponents. However, their recent performance indicates they will need to sharpen their finishing if they aim to capitalize on chances against a resilient Düsseldorf side.

With bookmakers favoring Freiburg at odds of 1.5 compared to Düsseldorf’s 6.55, the stage is set for an intriguing clash. While Freiburg’s disciplined approach may provide a tactical advantage, Düsseldorf’s home advantage and recent form cannot be overlooked. As both teams vie for progression in the DFB Pokal, the outcome remains uncertain, highlighting the unpredictability of knockout football.

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Fortuna 16.5%

Draw 20.8%

Freiburg 62.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	5.25	4.60	1.55
	5.86	4.73	1.44
	5.8	4.67	1.46
	6	4.6	1.53

Latest Results

15.08.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Hoffenheim II – 0:2 07.08.26 Waldhof Mannheim – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 2:1 25.07.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Borussia Dortmund – 2:1 18.07.26 LASK Linz – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 2:0 15.07.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – MFK Ružomberok – 2:0

15.08.26 SC Freiburg – Crystal Palace – 2:0 24.07.26 SC Freiburg – Derby County – 3:1 20.05.26 SC Freiburg – Aston Villa – 0:3 16.05.26 SC Freiburg – RB Leipzig – 4:1 10.05.26 Hamburger SV – SC Freiburg – 3:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fortuna won 2.

Fortuna has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

In this match, Freiburg is the team to beat.

In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Fortuna won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 10:10. (average 1.1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Fortuna won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:7. (average 1:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

29.10.25 Fortuna Düsseldorf – SC Freiburg – 1:3 22.02.20 SC Freiburg – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 0:2 29.09.19 Fortuna Düsseldorf – SC Freiburg – 1:2 05.05.19 SC Freiburg – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 1:1 15.12.18 Fortuna Düsseldorf – SC Freiburg – 2:0

Standings

Draw

1/32-finals

1	Preussen Munster	Karlsruher SC
2	Wurzburger Kickers	FC Koln
3	Altglienicke	Wolfsburg
4	Phonix Lubeck	Paderborn
5	Westfalia Rhynern	SG Dynamo Dresden
6	Mannheim	Kaiserslautern
7	Munich 1860	Holstein Kiel
8	Bahlinger	Magdeburg
9	Jena	Darmstadt
10	Hansa Rostock	Stuttgart
11	Verl	Hamburger SV
12	Luneburger Hansa	Werder Bremen
13	Duisburg	Elversberg
14	Viktoria Koln	Nurnberg
15	Saarbrucken	Hertha Berlin
16	SC St.Tonis	Eintracht Frankfurt
17	Hemelingen	Hannover
18	Greuther Furth	Bochum
19	Krieschow	Mainz
20	Cottbus	Augsburg
21	Hallescher	Schalke
22	Wehen	Bayer Leverkusen
23	Jeddeloh	Heidenheim
24	Grossaspach	Arminia Bielefeld
25	RW Essen	St. Pauli
26	Dusseldorf	Freiburg
27	Schott Mainz	B. Monchengladbach
28	Eintracht Trier	RB Leipzig
29	Braunschweig	Union Berlin
30	Aue	Hoffenheim
31	VfL Osnabruck	Bayern Munich
32	HEBC Hamburg	Dortmund

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