Borussia Dortmund are next in Bundesliga action on Saturday afternoon, with Lucien Favre’s side facing an away trip to Fortuna Düsseldorf. We have compiled everything you need to know about the match below.
Match facts
BVB have come out on top in their last two meetings with Fortuna. Both matches took place in Dortmund.
The reverse fixture earlier in the season was a somewhat one-sided affair: Borussia ran out 5-0 winners, with 25 efforts on goal as opposed to just two for Fortuna. This was Düsseldorf’s lowest number of shots in a game since their promotion to the Bundesliga in August 2018.
The last four meetings between the two sides held in Düsseldorf have alternated between home and away wins – if this pattern continues, it will be Borussia’s turn to take home all three points on Saturday.
Thomas Delaney’s last goal in the Bundesliga came against Fortuna in May 2019.
Fortuna facts
Düsseldorf have only lost one of their last eight matches (a 5-0 defeat in Munich on Matchday 29).
Fortuna are unbeaten in their last four home games. The last home loss came at the hands of Borussia Mönchengladbach (4-1) on 15 February.
Fortuna lead the league in yellow cards received this season with 75.
Fortuna have lost four matches this season after taking the lead – more than any other team in the league.
Düsseldorf have only kept one clean sheet in their last ten home matches – a 0-0 draw with Paderborn on May 16.
Borussia facts
BVB have won eight of their last nine games in the league.
Only matches involving Bayern (120) have witnessed more goals than those involving Borussia (116).
The Black & Yellows have kept 13 clean sheets this season – more than any other team.
Eight players aged under 21 have turned out for BVB this season – the second-highest figure in the league.
