SC Freiburg thrashed Fortuna Düsseldorf 5-1 away in the DFB Pokal first round, a result built on a clinical second-half surge. Freiburg led only 1-0 at the break but scored four times after the 71st minute to turn the tie decisively.
7.8Patrick OsterhageSC Freiburg · Midfielder3 shots · 1 key passFortuna Düsseldorf 1:5 SC Freiburg — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 23(Foul)
Second half1 - 4
- 71(Foul)
- 74
- 82A. Slimani
- 90 + 4
Live Prediction
SC Freiburg to winWon1.15
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FT1–5F
−72.2Dominant
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SC Freiburg to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg?
Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-5 SC Freiburg (DFB Pokal, Round 1).
Who scored?
Lucas Höler (18', assist Patrick Osterhage) for SC Freiburg; Igor Matanović (71', assist Derry Scherhant) for SC Freiburg; Lukas Kübler (74') for SC Freiburg; Fabian Schleusener (76', assist Matthias Zimmermann) for Fortuna Düsseldorf; Jordy Makengo (80', assist Igor Matanović) for SC Freiburg; Igor Matanović (90') for SC Freiburg.
Was SC Freiburg's win deserved?
Yes — SC Freiburg were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg?
Yellow cards: Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg); Matthias Zimmermann (Fortuna Düsseldorf).
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Head to Head meetings
Fortuna Düsseldorf – SC Freiburg
Fortuna Düsseldorf
SC Freiburg
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 2  |
Scored goals | 2 | 8 |
Average per game | 1 | 4 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-5 |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
SC Freiburg
Best statistical picks
Fortuna Düsseldorf – SC Freiburg
Recent form favours SC Freiburg to win
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 | 5.00 | 1.33 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — SC Freiburg
Freiburg bounced Fortuna Düsseldorf out of this competition 3-1 last October, and the pair remain on opposite trajectories. Düsseldorf have lost three straight; the visitors have won two in a row. CheckLive's read leans Freiburg — a 63% lean, with the form gap even wider.
Away win — SC Freiburg1.33
High confidence63%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
41.6
58.2
CheckSkill
48.5
53.8
CheckMental
36
71.2
CheckLive total43.6 vs 58.8+15.2
More match signals
SC Freiburg (DNB)77%1.10
Over 3.572%2.00
SC Freiburg (−1)73%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Fortuna Düsseldorf and SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg look the stronger side, carrying a two-game winning run into a Fortuna Düsseldorf team on three straight losses. CheckLive's read favours the visitors, though cup ties can tighten.
Which side is in better form coming into Round 1?
SC Freiburg are in clearly better form, with three wins in five and a current streak of two victories. Fortuna Düsseldorf have lost three in a row and managed one win in five.
Will both teams score in the DFB Pokal clash?
Both teams could score — Fortuna Düsseldorf have netted five in five while Freiburg scored eight. The 1-3 cup meeting last October had goals at both ends, so BTTS looks live.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 | 5.00 | 1.33 |