Fortuna Dusseldorf edged out VfL Bochum 1848 with a 2-1 victory in a German Bundesliga 2 clash on February 28, 2026. In an entertaining match at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, the home side came from behind to claim all three points in a contest with implications for the promotion race. Bochum took an early lead, stunning the home crowd, but Fortuna Dusseldorf responded strongly before halftime to level the score. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances, but it was Dusseldorf who found the winner with about fifteen minutes remaining, converting a cross from the right flank. The win was a crucial one for Fortuna Dusseldorf's aspirations to finish in the top three, while Bochum was left to reflect on a missed opportunity to gain ground away from home.