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GER Bundesliga 2
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H2H
Lineups
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Hannover 96
Attacks
105
72
Dangerous Attacks
55
29
Ball Possession
53
47
On Target
1
3
Off Target
5068
2047
Match Info
Fortuna Dusseldorf began their German Bundesliga 2 campaign with a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Hannover 96 on August 9, 2025. The opening day result at the Merkur Spiel-Arena was a setback for Fortuna's promotion hopes. Hannover 96 controlled large portions of the game, scoring a goal in each half to secure a comfortable victory. The first came from a defensive mix-up, while the second was a clinical finish on the counter-attack as Fortuna pushed for a way back into the match. The home side struggled to create clear chances against a well-drilled Hannover defense. This result immediately put pressure on Fortuna Dusseldorf, while giving Hannover 96 the perfect start to their season with a valuable away win.