3. Liga Germany flag
2 : 2
HT 1 - 1
Full Time
Sunday, October 11, 2026 23:00 Düsseldorf Arena

Team Comparison

Fortuna Düsseldorf logo Fortuna Düsseldorf
VS
Verl logo Verl
W L D W L
Form
D W D D L
11
Goals Scored
15
13
Goals Conceded
19
40%
Win Rate
30%
53%
Possession
62%
3
Shots on Target
6
0%
Pass Accuracy
0%
2
Clean Sheets
1

Match Statistics

Fortuna Düsseldorf logo Fortuna Düsseldorf
VS
Verl logo Verl
38.00%
Ball Possession
62.00%
5
Shots on Goal
5
10
Shots off Goal
4
15
Total Shots
9
0
Blocked Shots
0
-
Shots insidebox
-
-
Shots outsidebox
-
-
Fouls
-
3
Corner Kicks
9
-
Offsides
-
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
-
Goalkeeper Saves
-
-
Total passes
-
-
Passes accurate
-
-
Passes %
-

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf logo

Fortuna Düsseldorf

4-3-1-2
A. Ende photo
A. Ende
Coach

Starting XI

No. Player Age Pos
22 L. Lord G
34 A. Slimani F
38 E. Arden M

Substitutes

No. Player Age Pos
M. Benger photo
16 M. Benger M
S. Risch photo
28 S. Risch D
L. Rieß photo
1 L. Rieß G
27 J. Paulina F
Verl logo

Verl

4-2-3-1
Orest Shala
Coach

Starting XI

No. Player Age Pos
N. König photo
22 N. König D
25 T. Heike F
6 J. Eze M
20 A. Leipold M
21 M. Clausen M

Substitutes

No. Player Age Pos
Y. Otto photo
17 Y. Otto M
18 F. Wessig M
14 P. Lehmann D
32 F. Pekruhl G
11 M. Kaube M

Match Preview

Fortuna Düsseldorf prepare to host Verl at the home ground on October 10, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their 3. Liga season. The 18‑year‑old midfielder featured off the bench in the Foxes’ Carabao Cup first‑round tie last weekend, but could still depart before the window closes.

The standings paint a clear picture: Fortuna Düsseldorf in 11th, Verl in 15th, and both keen to climb. Fortuna Düsseldorf have been picking up results at a respectable clip, W over their last five with a season win rate of 40%. Verl have travelled reasonably well, W over their last five with a season win rate of 40%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player On Sunday, there was the opportunity to attend another thriller as Augsburg went top of the table.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Fortuna Düsseldorf may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Verl have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

With V. Thill leading the league's scoring charts at 1 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The Stoke-born defender was last named in a senior squad against Newcastle at St.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. On balance, Fortuna Düsseldorf look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. Whatever the outcome, the 3. Liga fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.

Comments

ExtraTimeEmma Oct 13, 2026

👀 given the injuries but 📝 🤔

11
HighLineHugo Oct 13, 2026

Standard 3. Liga affair?! if the ref was fair. Standard 3. Liga affair.

2
SwitchPlaySyd Oct 12, 2026

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Verl never disappoints but The xG numbers tell the story, this was never going to be a high-scoring affair but Quality football from both sides #DerbyDay... 👍

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Match Odds

Fortuna Düsseldorf
VS
Verl
23:00
Home 1.69
Draw 3.80
Away 3.80
Over 1.5 1.12
Over 2.5 1.48
BTTS Yes 1.50
Under 1.5 4.75
Under 2.5 2.33
BTTS No 2.34

Who Will Win

Fortuna Düsseldorf
VS
Verl
Home
40.0%
Draw
30.0%
Away
30.0%
18,817 votes

Match Events

86'
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Tim Heike Assist: Dominik Martinovic Substitution 3
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Elias Arden Assist: Marcel Benger Substitution 5
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Tim Christopher Oberdorf Yellow Card
80'
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Joshua Eze Assist: Fabian Wessig Substitution 2
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Elias Arden Yellow Card
73'
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Jorrit Hendrix Assist: Yassine Bouchama Substitution 4
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Philipp Förster Assist: Jomaine Consbruch Substitution 1
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Erik Wekesser Assist: Sascha Risch Substitution 2
69'
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Anas Slimani Assist: Jordi Paulina Substitution 3
67'
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nick seidel Assist: Raphael Araoye Substitution 1
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Erik Wekesser Yellow Card
55'
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Janne Berner Assist: Mika Clausen Normal Goal
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Jorrit Hendrix Normal Goal
45'
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Tim Heike Assist: Almin mesanovic Normal Goal
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Tim Christopher Oberdorf Assist: Philipp Förster Normal Goal
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nick seidel Yellow Card
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Andreas Müller Yellow Card