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- Hertha BSC Berlin have won three and lost two of their last five games in all competitions (D0).
- Hertha are a significantly improved side under Stefan Leitl’s guidance since February 2025.
- He has introduced a free-flowing, flexible, pressing style of soccer which is based around Hertha’s ability to transition quickly after winning the ball, and switch between back-three and four-at-the-back systems depending on the situation.
- Fabian Reese has become the engine of Leitl’s system, laying off four assists in nine 2. Bundesliga matches, three of which directly led to three of Hertha’s last nine goals.
- When thinking about the Hertha BSC Berlin vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf prediction, Hertha sit eighth in the 2. Bundesliga with 11 points from their first nine games.
Away - TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf
- TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf have won two and lost three of their last five (D0).
- Fortuna are unbeaten in their last two away matches (W2).
- Markus Anfang has been in charge since October 2025 and has begun to implement a more pragmatic style.
- Fortuna are now set up to defend compactly in a 4-1-4-1 or 4-4-2 and prioritise organisation, structure and vertical counter-attacking over possession-based football.
- According to the latest Hertha BSC Berlin vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf betting tips, Fortuna sit 13th with one point and five places behind Hertha after nine games.
Head-to-Head
Hertha have failed to win in their last three meetings with Fortuna Dusseldorf , losing two and drawing one across all competitions.
Key Players
- Fabian Reese - four assists in nine 2. Bundesliga matches, key to Hertha’s recent goals.
- Sebastian Groenning - leads Hertha’s frontline with three goals in eight league games.
- Cedric Itten - Fortuna’s main threat with three goals in nine 2. Bundesliga appearances.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers have Hertha at 1.95, Fortuna at 3.45, and the draw at 3.7.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 for this fixture.
- Fortuna’s away form has been strong, winning three of their four 2. Bundesliga away games and scoring an average of 1.5 per match.
- When following our Hertha BSC Berlin vs TSV Fortuna Dusseldorf betting tips, an away draw could be good value, though the preview leans towards Fortuna to extend their recent head-to-head edge.
Prediction
- Expect an end-to-end game as Hertha’s high-pressing, transition-based style faces Fortuna’s rigid low blocks and counter-attacking threat.
- Backing Fortuna to continue their edge over Hertha.
