2020-21 German Bundesliga 2 – Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hannover 96 Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hannover 96 kick off? Sunday 21st February, 2021 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hannover 96 being played? Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf
Where can I get tickets for Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hannover 96? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hannover 96 on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to some German Bundesliga 2 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hannover 96 in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
FORTUNA DUSSELDORF
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Kastenmeier; Zimmermann, Danso, Hoffmann, Koutris; Appelkamp, Morales, Prib, Peterson; Karaman, Hennings
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
HANNOVER 96
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Esser; Muroya, Franke, Hubers, Hult; Kaiser, Bijol; Schindler, Haraguchi, Muslija; Sulejmani
UNAVAILABLE: Ducksch (Injured), Falette (Injured), Maina (Injured), Twumasi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Weydandt (Injured), Evina (Fitness), Frantz (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
After a run of six wins in seven league games in December and January, Fortuna Dusseldorf have now gone five without a win, leaving them nine points behind the promotion places. Anything other than a win here against Hannover 96 - who are one place above them on goal difference - and their chances of an immediate return to the top flight will be looking even slimmer. Fortuna have only lost once at home this season but the visitors have won three of their last four away matches, scoring nine goals in doing so. Top scorer Marvin Ducksch, who has posted 10 goals and five assists in the league this term, will miss out against his former club, though. Both sides drew last weekend and with little to choose between them, it would not be a surprise if they shared the spoils on Sunday.
