Fortuna Dusseldorf return to home soil to face Paderborn at 1:30 PM Feb 1, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their 2. Bundesliga campaign.

Fortuna Dusseldorf have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. Paderborn will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Paderborn lead the rivalry with 5 wins over Fortuna Dusseldorf's 3. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Fortuna Dusseldorf edged it 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Fortuna Dusseldorf may hold the edge at Merkur Spiel-Arena, but Paderborn's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.