Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg preview and prediction
The match
The DFB Pokal sees Fortuna Düsseldorf take on SC Freiburg on Sunday 23 August, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Form guide
Fortuna Düsseldorf's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to Hoffenheim II 0–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
SC Freiburg's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Motherwell 3–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
SC Freiburg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Our pre-match pick was SC Freiburg to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.36. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Fortuna Düsseldorf12%fair 8.68 · @6.50
Draw17%fair 5.82 · @4.75
SC Freiburg71%fair 1.40 · @1.36
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
SC Freiburg to win✓
71%
1.40
1.36
Double chance
SC Freiburg or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.11
Form
Fortuna Düsseldorf – last 6
LLWLWW
15 Aug
vs Hoffenheim II
0–2
L
7 Aug
@ Waldhof Mannheim
1–2
L
25 Jul
vs Borussia Dortmund
2–1
W
18 Jul
@ Lask Linz
0–2
L
15 Jul
vs Ružomberok
2–0
W
9 Jul
@ Benrath
12–1
W
2.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
SC Freiburg – last 6
WWWWLL
20 Aug
@ Motherwell
3–1
W
15 Aug
vs Crystal Palace
3–0
W
8 Aug
vs Strasbourg
2–0
W
24 Jul
vs Derby
3–1
W
20 May
vs Aston Villa
0–3
L
10 May
@ Hamburger SV
2–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Fortuna Düsseldorf and SC Freiburg.
What is the prediction for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg?
Our pick is SC Freiburg to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg?
On our numbers Fortuna Düsseldorf have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 17% and SC Freiburg 71%.
When is Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg?
Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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