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F95 Düsseldorf Fortuna Düsseldorf - SGD Dresden Dynamo Dresden

F95

SGD

90'
J. Lemmer
L. Raimund
58'

E. Iyoha
17'
C. Itten
11'

Merkur Spielarena(38,618 Spectators)

Tom Bauer

Full-time: Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-1 Dynamo Dresden

Düsseldorf deservedly beat Dresden in the end and secure important points in the relegation battle. The decisive player was once again Cedric Itten, who shone with a goal and an assist. With 34 points now, Fortuna can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being, although all the chasing teams can respond with results at the weekend.

Full-time

90'

+ 2

Stoppage time

Five minutes are shown.

90'

Is there still a chance?

Bobzien crosses from the left byline to the far post, where Lemmer heads it in unmarked!

90'

Jakob Lemmer

GOAL!

3:1

Assist:Ben Bobzien

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

50 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

6.13 m

89'

Dynamo facing their biggest defeat of the season

Dresden have never lost by more than a two-goal margin this season - will they suffer their biggest defeat today, of all places, against the former 17th-placed Düsseldorf?

88'

Kutschke tries

After a cross from the right, Kutschke rises highest in the middle, but heads the ball into Kastenmeier's arms.

84'

Now Kastenmeier is also sitting down

The keeper is clutching his right calf and requires treatment.

83'

Itten is half the battle

The Swiss player was involved in 16 of Düsseldorf's 30 season goals (13 goals, three assists).

82'

Strong El Azzouzi

The Düsseldorf player has successfully relieved pressure in 82 percent of situations so far.

80'

Pressure Handling

82%

Anouar El Azzouzi

11 times under pressure

78'

Another injury?

El Azzouzi stays down after a challenge for Düsseldorf. After brief treatment, he's able to continue.

78'

Substitution

Christoph Daferner

Vincent Vermeij

73'

Substitution

Julian Hettwer

Emmanuel Iyoha

73'

Substitution

Konrad Faber

Alexander Rossipal

73'

Substitution

Stefan Kutschke

Niklas Hauptmann

0:16

Almost 4-0!

El Azzouzi breaks through on the right and crosses in front of the goal. Itten flies in and heads it towards Schreiber, who directs the ball onto the crossbar!

65'

Düsseldorf also makes a substitution

Daland replaces Zimmermann.

64'

Substitution

Jesper Daland

Matthias Zimmermann

63'

Double substitution

The visitors react to the deficit and bring on Herrmann and Lemmer for Amoako and Ceka.

63'

Substitution

Luca Herrmann

Kofi Amoako

62'

Substitution

Jakob Lemmer

Jason Ceka

60'

First time, three goals

Düsseldorf were previously the only Bundesliga 2 team that had never scored more than two goals in a match this season.

Is that the decisive moment?

Itten shows great strength on the left at the byline and showcases excellent vision to find Raimund, who is completely unmarked on the penalty spot to score his first goal of the season with a first-time finish!

58'

Luca Raimund

GOAL!

3:0

Assist:Cedric Itten

Goal probability

24 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

98.07 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

12.24 m

56'

Now it's Fortuna's turn

Raimund breaks through on the right, but the cross is blocked.

54'

Repeatedly down the right

Dresden seem to have adjusted their tactics during the break and are now attacking almost exclusively down the right flank. This time Ceka breaks through but is stopped before he can get a shot away.

52'

Too high

Vermeij crosses from the right into the middle, where Bobzien narrowly misses connecting with his head.

48'

The first attack goes to Dresden

Bobzien breaks through on the left and gets a shot away from a tight angle. Kastenmeier makes himself big and blocks the ball.

46'

We're back under way!

The ball is rolling again in Düsseldorf.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Fortuna Düsseldorf 0-1 Dynamo Dresden

Fortuna were ice-cold in the first half and are on a good path to collect three important points in the relegation battle. Thanks also to Kastenmeier, who not only set up Itten's 1-0, but also showed strong saves in goal. Dresden should still be reckoned with, however, as the visitors have previously come back from a 0-2 deficit here to secure a 2-2 draw.

Half-time

45'

+ 1

Lenz down on the ground

The Düsseldorf player remains sitting on the ground and clutches his thigh, which he has already been struggling with.

45'

+ 1

Substitution

Luca Raimund

Christopher Lenz

0:25

Almost like the the opening goal!

Kastenmeier once again plays a long ball into the path of Itten, who this time appears on the right side of the penalty area and shoots from a tight angle. Schreiber saves the shot this time!

39'

Wagner goes down in the penalty area

The Dresden player goes down during an attack. However, play continues.

36'

Dresden are more active

The visitors need only about eight seconds to win the ball. Düsseldorf currently needs about 17 seconds for that.

36'

Ball Recovery Time

F95

SGD

17.3 s

7.9 s

35'

Dynamo again!

This time Wagner gets a shot off from the edge of the penalty area, but Kastenmeier is there and makes a brilliant save!

34'

The chance!

Bobzien is sent through on the left into the penalty area and shoots narrowly wide of the right post, but there was an offside in the build-up anyway.

32'

Many high balls

Dresden are now trying to get forward with several lofted balls into the final third, but Kastenmeier is always alert and clears the balls.

30'

Like four years ago?

Dresden last visited Düsseldorf on 22 April 2022, when they also fell behind 0-2 - and in the end managed a 2-2 draw!

25'

Another shot

Alexandropoulos plucks a cleared ball directly out of the air just outside the penalty area but his attempt flies well over the bar.

23'

Unusually high deficit

Two goals conceded in the first 17 minutes - this only happened to Dynamo earlier this season on Matchday 1, when they were 2-0 down after nine minutes in Fürth.

20'

First goal of the season in 200th match

Emmanuel Iyoha scored his previous goal in Bundesliga 2 in September 2024 against Cologne, after which he went 37 matches or 2499 minutes without scoring.

Iyoha doubles Fortuna's lead!

The home side are ice-cold again! Appelkamp delivers a corner from the left to the far right of the penalty area, where Iyoha has space to control the ball and shoots on the turn. Wagner deflects the shot, leaving Schreiber with no chance!

17'

Emmanuel Iyoha

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:Shinta Appelkamp

Goal probability

7 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

14.36 m

16'

Good corner

The cross from the right finds Ceka, who shoots just over from the left side of the penalty area.

15'

Early lead

The last time Fortuna took the lead was on Matchday 27 against Hertha, also very early - the final score was 2-5.

14'

Life insurance Itten

Itten scored for the 13th time – no other Düsseldorf player has scored more than four goals this season.

0:22

Fortuna lead!

Out of nowhere, Düsseldorf open the scoring - and wow! Kastenmeier intercepts an attack and plays the ball right down the middle into the path of Itten, who stays ice-cold in front of goal and scores the opener!

11'

Cedric Itten

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:Florian Kastenmeier

Goal probability

37 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

19.06 m

Quick play

Bobzien wins the ball on the left in his own half and then sends Amoako on his way with a low pass. However, he is stopped in time in the penalty area.

Dresden in control

The visitors have a lot of possession in the opening phase and are moving the ball back and forth. Düsseldorf are still too hesitant in their pressing.

Vermeij tries

The former Düsseldorf player attempts a chip from the right side of the penalty area over the onrushing Kastenmeier. However, the ball flies wide to the left.

First attack

The home side don't hesitate for long and immediately go into offensive mode. Appelkamp's shot from 15 metres is saved, though.

Kick-off!

Dresden get the ball rolling in Düsseldorf.

Kick-off!

Anniversary

Emmanuel Iyoha is playing his 200th Bundesliga 2 game today. He played his first one in October 2015, also for Fortuna, and in the meantime has also played for Holstein Kiel and Erzgebirge Aue.

More on that Fortuna team

Sima Suso and Moritz Heyer are two more Fortuna players who are out. However, their replacements are impressive, with Christopher Lenz and Matthias Zimmermann bringing a combined total of 481 matches in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Sotiris Alexandropoulos also replaces Tim Breithaupt in midfield.

More on that Dresden team

Unlike Alexander Ende, Thomas Stamm has all players available, including Tim Schreiber and Thomas Keller who were recently missing due to injury. They are fit again and replace Daniel Mesenhöler and Friedrich Müller on the bench.

Starting line-up: Fortuna Düsseldorf

Starting line-up: SG Dynamo Dresden

Thomas Stamm on facing Fortuna Düsseldorf

"We don't know 100 per cent how Düsseldorf will approach it tactically, but we are prepared for several scenarios and have a plan B. Even though they haven't started as well as they would have liked under the new manager, you can sense a mood of optimism in Düsseldorf. Their matches have been close, so I expect an intense team that's willing to run."

Alexander Ende on facing Dresden

"We're looking forward to the game. The crucial thing for us is to bring the necessary energy onto the pitch. It's a great honour to take charge of my first home game for this traditional club. I'm really excited."

Long wait for a home win

Dynamo are unbeaten in their last four away matches in Düsseldorf (two wins, two draws) and led 3-0 after just ten minutes in a 3-1 triumph in November 2017. Fortuna's last home win over Dresden was almost 15 years ago, with Ranisav Jovanović scoring a stoppage-time goal in a 2-1 success in November 2011.

Fond memories

The only Düsseldorf victory in the last eleven encounters between these sides is an unforgettable one. Rouwen Hennings' last-minute strike fired Fortuna to a 2-1 win in Dresden on 28 April 2018, securing Düsseldorf's to the Bundesliga in the process.

Vermeij reunion

Vincent Vermeij was among the scorers in Dynamo's 2-1 home win earlier this season. The Dutchman scored 12 goals in an impressive first season with Fortuna in 2023/24, but netted only once in 2024/25 before joining Dresden last summer.

Little fortune for Düsseldorf

Dresden have won three of their last four competitive matches against Düsseldorf and lost only one of the last eleven (six wins, four draws). Alexander Ende doesn't have the best recent record against Dynamo, having been beaten 6-0 at the Rudolf Harbig Stadion in his last match in charge of Preußen Münster.

2:15

Watch: Dresden 2-0 Bochum

Dynamo moved four points clear of the bottom three with victory over mid-table Bochum on Matchday 30.

2:10

Watch: Magdeburg 2-0 Düsseldorf - last time out

Fortuna slipped into the automatic relegation places after losing their six-pointer at the Avnet Arena.

2:14

Watch: Dresden 2-1 Düsseldorf - previous meeting

Dynamo scored twice early in the second half in a narrow home victory over Fortuna back in November.

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