Fortuna Dusseldorf desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 30 at 2:00 PM in the 3. Liga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Hoffenheim II come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 1L). Fortuna Dusseldorf travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Hoffenheim II and Fortuna Dusseldorf have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Fortuna Dusseldorf won 0–2.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Hoffenheim II clear favorites, but Fortuna Dusseldorf have shown they can grind out results. Expect Hoffenheim II to take the points, potentially without being at their best.