Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg, 23 August 2026, DFB-Pokal: form, head-to-head and match facts

Fortuna Düsseldorf suffered a heavy 1‑5 defeat at home to SC Freiburg, a result that underlines the Bavarian side’s dominance in the league. Freiburg, sitting third with ten points from three wins and a draw and a striking 12‑3 goal difference, extended their superiority in the head‑to‑head this season, having already secured the only previous encounter. The visitors’ attacking fluency was evident, while Düsseldorf were left to grapple with the deficit despite the solitary goal. The loss leaves the hosts further adrift in the table, while Freiburg’s momentum continues to build ahead of the next round.