Düsseldorf vs. Bielefeld: relegation thriller in the 2nd Bundesliga on Sunday!

Düsseldorf vs. Bielefeld: relegation thriller in the 2nd Bundesliga on Sunday!

The restart in the 2nd Bundesliga is coming up! Today, January 16, 2026, Fortuna Düsseldorf welcomes Arminia Bielefeld to their home stadium. Both teams are under pressure after the winter break as they are fighting against relegation. Düsseldorf has moved up to 16th place in the table, while Bielefeld is in a slightly better position in 14th place. This duel is crucial for both teams if they want to have a positive season.

Fortuna got a little relief before the winter break by winning the last game against Greuther Fürth 2-1. However, it remains to be seen whether this momentum can be carried over after the winter break. Düsseldorf has collected a total of 17 points from 17 games in the league and is the weakest offensive in the league with 15 goals. Another home win would not only be important, but would also equal the club record of eight consecutive home wins against one opponent. They benefit from the fact that they have an excellent record against Bielefeld: only one defeat in the last 17 home games against Arminia.

Form strength and statistics

The hosts are expecting a strong performance from Florent Muslija, who has been involved in several goals in the last few games. An interesting statistic is that six of Düsseldorf's eight home goals were scored in the second half. Bielefeld, on the other hand, is fighting the negative spiral: they have not won in five games and have the weakest away record in the league with just six points. The guests will be under pressure, especially in view of the first leg, which Bielefeld won 5-1 against Düsseldorf.

The last five games of the second half of the season for Bielefeld always ended in defeat, which severely limits the chances of a positive outcome. Nevertheless, they have the league-high with 16 goals from set pieces. The table speaks for Fortuna, who won a total of 18 games against Bielefeld, while Arminia has 9 wins and 9 draws. The goal difference between the two teams is 66:46 in favor of Düsseldorf.

The lineups and the atmosphere

In the expected formation, Düsseldorf will play in a 3-4-2-1 system, while Bielefeld will use a 3-5-2 format. A win would be extremely important for Fortuna to confirm their form and ease their relegation worries.

The football world is looking forward to this important duel, in which not only points but also a lot of passion and will are at stake. After all, unforgettable stories can often be written in such games - and perhaps the fans will experience another great performance tonight to the delight of their team. Stay tuned for all updates on this exciting clash!

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