Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Dynamo Dresden - 2. Bundesliga

The 2. Bundesliga returns to the home ground on April 24, 2026, where Fortuna Düsseldorf and Dynamo Dresden will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Why Manchester United face transfer dilemma with unexpected star of pre-season.

Both Fortuna Düsseldorf and Dynamo Dresden will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 2. Bundesliga. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Dynamo Dresden are searching for answers away from home, D over their last five with a campaign win rate of 20%. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Fortuna Düsseldorf and Dynamo Dresden have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. So much so that it has motivated them to move for Spain's prize midfielder Rodri after he was named player of the tournament.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.