Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
1–0
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Oct 25, 2025

Hertha BSC outlasted Fortuna Düsseldorf by a solitary goal in an intense match at the 2. Bundesliga stage on October 25th, 2025. Hertha's victory was sealed with Krattenmacher's late goal in the 90th minute, leaving no time for any comeback from the visiting team.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Hertha BSC 1–0 Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • • Goal Scorer: M. Krattenmacher (90' minute)
  • • Yellow Cards for Hertha BSC: K. Eichhorn, M. Cuisance
  • • Substitutions: L. Schuler and M. Winkler in the 59th minute for Hertha BSC

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 23 K. Eichhorn (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 18 L. Schuler (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 2 J. Eitschberger
  • 27 N. Kolbe
  • 6 D. Demme
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher
  • 28 J. Dudziak
  • 17 S. Gronning
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (D)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 2 J. Daland (D)
  • 4 K. Schmidt (D)
  • 6 T. Breithaupt (M)
  • 10 C. Rasmussen (M)
  • 24 F. Muslija (M)
  • 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 19 E. Iyoha (M)
  • 22 D. Schmidt (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lotka
  • 5 M. Heyer
  • 30 J. de Wijs
  • 44 E. Egouli
  • 23 S. Appelkamp
  • 46 S. Suso
  • 7 L. Raimund
  • 9 Z. Celar
  • 45 K. Affo

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    24' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Eichhorn

    Foul

  2. Hertha BSC
    25' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cuisance

    Argument

  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    59' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian Rasmussen · On: L. Raimund
  4. Hertha BSC
    59' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Schuler · On: S. Gronning
  5. Hertha BSC
    59' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Winkler · On: J. D. Thorsteinsson
  6. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    68' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Schmidt · On: M. Heyer
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    68' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Muslija · On: S. Appelkamp
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    71' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Zimmermann

    Foul

  9. Hertha BSC
    73' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Seguin · On: D. Demme
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    75' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: S. Suso
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    75' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Schmidt · On: Z. Celar
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    76' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    L. Raimund

    Foul

  13. Hertha BSC
    90'+8 Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Dardai · On: N. Kolbe
  14. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Krattenmacher · Assist: F. Reese

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 18
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 443 408
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 354 323
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hertha BSC took control of the game after two quick yellow cards were given to K. Eichhorn and M. Cuisance early in the second half, solidifying their defensive stance.
  • ▸ The decisive turning point came with M. Krattenmacher's goal in the 90th minute, which sealed Hertha BSC's victory and left Fortuna Düsseldorf scrambling without enough time to react.