Bayer vs Fortuna prediction and betting tips on April 03, 2024
One of the semi-final matchups of the German Cup will be contested on Wednesday at the "BayArena," where the local Bayer will host Fortuna from Düsseldorf. We offer a prediction for this match from the expert team at Dailysports.
Bayer
The "Apothecaries" are having a phenomenal season and have almost secured the gold medals in the championship. Last weekend, under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, the team hosted Hoffenheim at home. Trailing 0-1, Bayer managed to clinch a spirited victory, scoring two goals in the 88th and 90+1st minutes.
Considering Bayern's recent loss to Borussia Dortmund, Bayer's lead has extended to 13 points. Additionally, Bayer has the potential to clinch several trophies as they are also competing in the Europa League, where they are soon to face London's West Ham in the quarter-finals.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
In recent years, the "Red and Whites" have been playing in the second Bundesliga, but this season they have a good chance of vying for promotion. Currently, Fortuna sits in third place, trailing second-placed Holstein by six points.
Last weekend, Fortuna defeated Kaiserslautern away with a score of 3-1, marking their third consecutive victory in the league. Overall, the club from Düsseldorf has remained unbeaten in seven official matches, although they have only won four of those encounters.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- On their way to the semi-final, the toughest opponent for the "Apothecaries" was Stuttgart in the quarter-finals, with Bayer securing a 3-2 victory in the home match.
- In the quarter-finals, Fortuna defeated the leader of the second Bundesliga, St. Pauli, in a penalty shootout after the regular time ended in a 1-1 draw.
- The last time these teams played was in the 2019/2020 season, with Bayer winning both matches in the league.
Bayer vs Fortuna Prediction
Certainly, the favorite in this match is evident. If the match were played on Fortuna's turf, the "Red and Whites" might have had some chance. We believe it's wise to bet on a convincing Bayer victory, with the odds of "Bayer to Win with Handicap (-2.0)" standing at 1.78.