Match report

Fortuna Düsseldorf Secures Victory Over Arminia Bielefeld In 2. Bundesliga

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1–0
FT
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
Jan 16, 2026

In a tightly contested match, Fortuna Düsseldorf managed to secure a vital victory over Arminia Bielefeld with a narrow 1-0 scoreline in the 2. Bundesliga on January 16, 2026. Christian Itten's goal in the 86th minute was enough for Fortuna Düsseldorf to hold off the persistent challenge from Arminia Bielefeld and clinch all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld.
  • • Christian Itten scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf made five substitutions including Christian Rasmussen, E. Iyoha, and Anouar El Azzouzi.
  • • Arminia Bielefeld substituted J. Grodowski, M. Worl, Joel Felix, S. Telalovic, and T. Momuluh during the match.

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 44 E. Egouli (D)
  • 4 K. Schmidt (D)
  • 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 19 E. Iyoha (M)
  • 16 S. Tanaka (M)
  • 46 S. Suso (M)
  • 24 F. Muslija (M)
  • 10 C. Rasmussen (F)
  • 13 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lotka
  • 30 J. de Wijs
  • 25 M. Zimmermann
  • 5 M. Heyer
  • 3 C. Lenz
  • 23 S. Appelkamp
  • 6 T. Breithaupt
  • 9 Z. Celar
  • 7 L. Raimund

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 19 M. Grosser (D)
  • 5 M. Bauer (D)
  • 3 J. Felix (D)
  • 14 T. Momuluh (M)
  • 21 S. Russo (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 17 A. Sicker (M)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)
  • 38 M. Worl (F)
  • 7 S. Telalovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 2 F. Hagmann
  • 23 L. Schneider
  • 24 C. Lannert
  • 10 M. Mehlem
  • 22 J. Rochelt
  • 27 B. Boakye
  • 44 E. Yasar
  • 28 R. Uldrikis

Timeline

  1. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: J. Rochelt
  2. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    62' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian Rasmussen · On: L. Raimund
  3. Arminia Bielefeld
    74' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Worl · On: Benjamin Boakye
  4. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    81' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Iyoha · On: Matthias Zimmermann
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    81' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anouar El Azzouzi · On: S. Appelkamp
  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    83' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joel Felix · On: Marvin Mehlem
  7. Arminia Bielefeld
    83' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Telalovic · On: R. Uldrikis
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    86' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Itten · Assist: F. Muslija
  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    88' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Momuluh · On: E. Yasar
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    90' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Suso · On: M. Heyer
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    90' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Tanaka · On: T. Breithaupt

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Düsseldorf Arminia Bielefeld
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 78% 77%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 452 383
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.42 0.31
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 354 294
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf's substitution of Christian Rasmussen in the 62nd minute provided a spark that led to their goal-scoring opportunity.
  • ▸ The game turned decisively in Fortuna Düsseldorf’s favor when Christian Itten scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, securing a narrow victory over Arminia Bielefeld.