Darmstadt take on the visitors Dusseldorf in the round 1 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Sunday, August 4th at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor (Darmstadt).
Darmstadt spent the last season in the Bundesliga 1 but once again remained there only as "tourists," as has been the case in nearly all their previous attempts—only once did they not get relegated after the first year but after the second. In the 2023/2024 season, they couldn't replicate that feat, gathering only 17 points and inevitably securing their return to the Bundesliga 2 early. Despite this, their coach, Torsten Lieberknecht, was not dismissed during or after the season, clearly indicating that no one else could have managed the severe underdog any better. However, the realities will be different now—what goals does the club have for this championship?
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Fortuna Düsseldorf only have themselves to blame for staying in Bundesliga 2. The "Red-Whites," aside from their distant past successes (even a championship), resemble their first opponent in this cycle in recent decades. They too have occasionally managed to climb into Bundesliga 1, but only once did they get relegated after a year rather than immediately. Last season, the club finished third, sending them to the playoff matches. It seemed they resolved all issues in the first away match, winning 3-0. But the opponent did not give up, responding with the same victory at their home and then winning the penalty shootout to retain their spot in Germany's top league. However, Daniel Thioune remains in his position, which he has held for several years. Their top scorer, Tsolis, has left—sold to Club Brugge for just 6.5 million.
In the season before last, the "Lilies" even won. But in the other five recent matches, they consistently lost to this opponent. An intense and equal struggle is expected—why not make it spectacular too? Bet on the match having "total over 2.5 goals."
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
