Düsseldorf under pressure: Does Fortuna have to win against Kaiserslautern?

Düsseldorf under pressure: Does Fortuna have to win against Kaiserslautern?

In the upcoming game of the 2nd league on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, Fortuna Düsseldorf and 1. FC Kaiserslautern will face each other. The duel starts at 1:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on television. The Düsseldorf team has already endured a number of difficulties this season, most recently the team had to accept a bitter cup defeat against Freiburg (1:3), and things could get dicey: If there is another defeat, the team risks slipping into the relegation battle Wettfreunde reports.

Kaiserslautern, on the other hand, is heading to Düsseldorf with a tailwind. They have only suffered one defeat in their last seven competitive games, and most recently they won 1-0 in the cup against Fürth. Among betting providers, the “double chance X2” for Kaiserslautern is considered a hot tip with odds of around 1.57. Düsseldorf, on the other hand, have only scored nine goals this season and are particularly struggling in their home stadium, where they have set a negative record with just one point from five games.

Is relegation in sight?

Fortuna Düsseldorf's coach Markus beginning has already set a club record by losing his first two second division games. This gives fans cause for concern, as the team has accumulated more defeats (6) than in the entire first half of last season (5), which makes the predictions for the rest of the season anything but rosy. According to the betting odds, the probability of a win for Düsseldorf is just 38.6%, while the chances of a draw are 26.8% and a win for Kaiserslautern is estimated at 34.6%.

Düsseldorf itself is the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and lies on the right bank of the Rhine, just 34 km northwest of Cologne. The city has a population of around 618,685 (as of 2024) and is the second largest city in the state. Düsseldorf is known for its important economic sectors, ranging from telecommunications to fashion and financial services, as Wikipedia highlights.

A view of the city

Düsseldorf is not only known for football; it also has a vibrant cultural scene. Here you will find numerous museums, theaters and the famous Altbier, which is served in many restaurants. Over the years, the city has developed from a tranquil place into one of the economic and cultural centers of the industrial Rhine-Ruhr area, as Britannica explains in detail. The city is also a fashion hotspot and is home to several international companies, including L’Oréal and Vodafone.

The upcoming football fight between Fortuna Düsseldorf and 1. FC Kaiserslautern could not only be decisive for the two teams, but also for the entire city and its sports community. While Fortuna is hoping for a turnaround, 1. FC Kaiserslautern is riding a wave of success - it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in the end.