Darmstadt vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: Match Preview & Kick-Off Time

Darmstadt will host Fortuna Düsseldorf on February 21, 2026, in a 2. Bundesliga Regular Season match at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, according to 365Scores.

The match, scheduled for a 12:00 UTC kickoff, pits two teams with contrasting ambitions against each other. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to solidify their position among the top teams in the league, while Fortuna Düsseldorf are looking to climb the table after a less-than-ideal start to the season, as reported by Betmines.

Recent form suggests a competitive encounter. Darmstadt has demonstrated strength in away games, winning two of their last three, though they did suffer a 3-goal defeat at FC Kaiserslautern, according to Betonvalue. Fortuna Düsseldorf’s home record in the 2025/2026 2. Bundesliga season has been mixed, with a draw and a loss in their first two matches at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

Head-to-head records indicate a closely contested rivalry. The last time the two sides met in the 2. Bundesliga, the match ended in a 2-2 draw at Fortuna Düsseldorf, as noted by Betonvalue. SoccerTonic reports that previous head-to-head matches have resulted in a win and a draw for Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Both teams have shown attacking intent coupled with defensive vulnerabilities, hinting at a potentially high-scoring affair, Betmines suggests. The match on Saturday represents a crucial opportunity for both sides to achieve their respective goals in the 2. Bundesliga. The game is the 23. Spieltag, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00, according to the original source.

Sofascore provides live score updates and detailed match information, including lineups, as the game unfolds at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in Darmstadt.