Fortuna Düsseldorf earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld in the German Bundesliga 2 at the Merkur Spiel-Arena on January 17, 2026. A single goal decided a tense and closely-fought encounter, providing Fortuna with three valuable points in their push for promotion. The decisive moment came in the 55th minute, when a Fortuna attacker finished coolly after a defensive mix-up in the Bielefeld penalty area. Arminia Bielefeld pressed for an equalizer in the latter stages but found the Fortuna defense exceptionally well-organized, with the home goalkeeper making a crucial late save to secure the clean sheet. The win allowed Fortuna Düsseldorf to keep pace at the top of the Bundesliga 2 table, while Arminia Bielefeld's inconsistent form continued. The Fortuna manager highlighted his team's "defensive discipline," and the Bielefeld coach lamented his side's inability to convert their possession into clear chances.