Fortuna Dusseldorf's Home Advantage
Fortuna Dusseldorf has historically dominated Arminia Bielefeld when playing at home, winning 7 out of the last 9 encounters. The last time Arminia managed a victory in Dusseldorf was back in 1997, which speaks volumes about the home team's stronghold. This season, Fortuna has been inconsistent, but their recent win against Karlsruher SC might be the spark they need to regain momentum. Despite sitting 9th in the table, their ability to score, averaging 1.77 goals per match, remains a key strength.
Injury Concerns and Player Form
Injuries have been a thorn in Fortuna's side, with key players like Emmanuel Iyoha and Marcel Sobottka sidelined. However, the return of these players in early February could bolster their squad depth. Isak Bergmann Johannesson and Dawid Kownacki have been standout performers, each netting 7 goals this season. Their attacking prowess will be crucial against an Arminia side that has shown defensive vulnerabilities.
Arminia Bielefeld's Away Struggles
Arminia Bielefeld, currently 8th in the league, has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last 8 away matches. Their away record this season stands at 1-3-4, highlighting their difficulties in securing points outside their home turf. Despite this, they have a positive goal difference and have shown resilience under coach Michl Kniat. Joel Grodowski, with 7 goals, will be a key player to watch as Arminia looks to break their away curse.
High-Scoring Encounters
Matches between these two sides tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 5 goals per game. Both teams have shown a tendency to find the net, with Fortuna conceding in their last 11 matches and Arminia scoring in most of their away games. This trend suggests that both teams are likely to score in this encounter, making for an exciting and open match.
Prediction
Given Fortuna Dusseldorf's strong home record against Arminia Bielefeld and their recent form, they are likely to edge this encounter. However, with both teams' attacking capabilities, expect goals from both sides. Therefore, the prediction is a home win with both teams scoring.
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