Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen Predictions

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3. Liga3. Liga · Germany
high confidence
Fortuna Düsseldorf

Fortuna Düsseldorf

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

SV Meppen

SV Meppen

🗓️ Friday, 30 Oct 2026 at 19:00 CET (venue time) · 18:00 UTC (your time)📍 Merkur Spiel-Arena

Win Probability (1X2)

Fortuna Düsseldorf 40%Draw 34%SV Meppen 26%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Recommended Bets: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
7/10
Correct Score: 1–1
6/10

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen: Match Preview

Fortuna Düsseldorf and SV Meppen meet with both sides hovering near the middle and lower reaches of the 3. Liga table. Düsseldorf, 10th with 14 points, have alternated between wins and losses in their last five, while Meppen, 17th on 11 points, have managed to stabilise slightly after a rough spell, taking five points from their last three matches. Neither side is in crisis, but both need points to avoid slipping further from the pack.

The statistical profile of this match is defined by symmetry: Düsseldorf's home record (2W, 1D, 2L, 6GF, 8GA) closely matches Meppen's away record (2W, 0D, 3L, 6GF, 6GA). Both teams average just over a goal scored per game and concede at a similar rate, with Düsseldorf's last five averaging 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded, and Meppen at 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded. The BTTS rate is high for Düsseldorf (4 of last 5), while Meppen's away defence has been marginally more robust. Corners and cards per game are in line with league averages, suggesting neither side has a pronounced set-piece or discipline edge.

Given these underlying rates, the model expects a balanced contest with a moderate chance of goals. The draw is the likeliest outcome, with a 1-1 scoreline the modal result. Both attacks are capable but rarely prolific, and the defensive records suggest neither side will run away with it. Under 2.5 goals and BTTS are both plausible, but the overall shape points to a tight, low-margin affair.

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Fortuna Düsseldorf1.40

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Win Probability
Fortuna Düsseldorf 44% Draw 27% SV Meppen 30%

Over 2.5 Goals

46%

BTTS: Yes

50%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1

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Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
40%
34%
26%
Fortuna Düsseldorf 40%Draw 34%SV Meppen 26%
Both Teams to Score
51%
49%
Yes 51%No 49%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
48%
52%
Over 2.5 48%Under 2.5 52%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
49%
51%
Over 9.5 49%Under 9.5 51%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen that most previews miss.

  • 1Düsseldorf's matches have seen both teams score in 4 of their last 5, but they've failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those games.
  • 2Meppen have conceded just 6 goals in 5 away matches, despite sitting 17th, giving them a better away defensive record than their league position suggests.
  • 3Combined, these teams have drawn 3 of their last 10 matches, with both averaging just over 5 corners per game in their last 5 outings.

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The Case For This Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen Prediction

This fixture brings together two mid-to-lower table sides with similar season-long scoring and concession rates, both searching for consistency. Fortuna Düsseldorf sit 10th with 14 points and a -2 goal difference, while SV Meppen are 17th on 11 points and a -5 goal difference. Recent form is mixed for both: Düsseldorf have alternated results (LWDLW), and Meppen have steadied after a poor run (DWDLL), with neither side stringing together consecutive wins. Statistically, the matchup is defined by modest attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities. Düsseldorf's home record (2W, 1D, 2L, 6GF, 8GA) is almost mirrored by Meppen's away record (2W, 0D, 3L, 6GF, 6GA). Both average just above a goal scored per game, and their last five matches show similar shot and possession numbers. The BTTS rate is high for Düsseldorf (4/5), but Meppen have shown slightly more defensive resilience on the road (6 conceded in 5 away). Given these rates, the model expects a balanced contest with a strong likelihood of a draw and a moderate goal tally. The most probable scenario is a 1-1 scoreline, with neither attack likely to overwhelm the opposing defence. The underlying numbers suggest marginal value on the draw and under 2.5 goals, with set-piece and card rates in line with league averages.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Recent form is inconsistent for both, with neither side winning more than two of their last five.

Attack

  • →Both teams average between 1.1 and 1.2 goals scored per game this season.

Defence

  • →Düsseldorf have a 20% home clean sheet rate; Meppen's away clean sheet rate is 40%.

🚩 Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.6expected total corners
Over 49%
Under 51%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for Fortuna Düsseldorf and 4.4 for SV Meppen, for an expected total of 9.6. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 62% · Over 10.5: 37%.

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How Fortuna Düsseldorf and SV Meppen Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna Düsseldorflast 5 matches
Jordi PaulinaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Eric HottmannXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Andreas MüllerXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. HendrixXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. OberdorfXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

E. WekesserXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

SV MeppenSV Meppenlast 5 matches
Thorben DetersXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Stefan rankicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Nikell Touglosub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

O. SchmittXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Akonosub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Düsseldorf have alternated wins and losses in their last five matches, scoring seven and conceding eight over that span, with a recent 1-3 home defeat to Saarbrücken highlighting defensive frailties. Meppen, though 17th, have steadied with a win and two draws in their last three, including a 2-0 away victory at Hansa Rostock. Both sides are searching for sustained momentum.

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen — Last 10 Matches

Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna DüsseldorfLast 10 results
L1-3
W2-1
D2-2
L0-1
W2-1
W2-1
D0-0
W1-0
L0-2
L1-2
Lvs FC Saarbrücken1-3
W@ Preußen Münster2-1
Dvs Verl2-2
L@ Alemannia Aachen0-1
W@ SSV Jahn Regensburg2-1
Wvs MSV Duisburg2-1
D@ Fortuna Köln0-0
Wvs Stuttgart II1-0
Lvs Hoffenheim II0-2
L@ Waldhof Mannheim1-2

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack — 17 shots/game

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
SV MeppenSV MeppenLast 10 results
D1-1
W2-0
D1-1
L0-1
L1-3
L1-2
L1-6
W3-0
W2-0
L0-3
Dvs Havelse1-1
W@ Hansa Rostock2-0
Dvs Stuttgart II1-1
L@ Hoffenheim II0-1
Lvs FC Viktoria Köln1-3
L@ Verl1-2
Lvs FC Saarbrücken1-6
W@ Alemannia Aachen3-0
Wvs SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach2-0
L@ MSV Duisburg0-3

Strengths

  • +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game

What History Says: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen

The only recent head-to-head was a 4-3 friendly win for Düsseldorf in 2023, which offers little insight into current competitive dynamics. There is no established trend between these teams in league play.

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

1

Fortuna Düsseldorf wins

0

Draws

0

SV Meppen wins

100%0% draws0%
6 Jan 23Fortuna Dusseldorf vs SV Meppen4-3

Things to Watch: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen

  • ⚠️Only one recent H2H (a 4-3 friendly in 2023) offers little predictive value.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations are model-only.
  • ⚠️Lineups are unavailable; late changes could affect tactical balance.

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Final Verdict

Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–1 SV Meppen

The model projects a 1-1 draw, driven by both teams' season-long tendency to score and concede at similar, modest rates (1.1–1.2 for, 1.3–1.7 against per game). The strongest data point is the near-identical home/away splits, which suggest neither side has a clear edge. The likeliest way this prediction misses is if one side capitalises on defensive errors or set pieces, pushing the match over 2.5 goals.

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen: Common Questions

Who will win Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen?

The model gives Fortuna Düsseldorf a 40% chance of victory, the draw a 34% probability, and SV Meppen a 26% chance. The most likely outcome is a draw, reflecting both teams' similar scoring and concession rates.

Will both teams score in Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen?

There is a 51% probability that both teams will score, based on Düsseldorf's high BTTS rate (4/5) and Meppen's consistent away scoring. Both sides average just over a goal per game.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in this match?

Under 2.5 goals is slightly favoured at 52%, as both teams have averaged between 2.4 and 2.9 total goals per game this season and neither attack is especially prolific.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SV Meppen: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 23 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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