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Bietigheim/Bissingen vs Dusseldorf Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1815:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Bietigheim/Bissingen 2-3 Dusseldorf
Bietigheim/BissingenDrawDusseldorf
Bietigheim/Bissingen host Dusseldorf in a DEL 2 clash that pits the league's runaway leaders against a struggling mid-table side. The visitors arrive at the top of the standings with a perfect 6-0 record, while the hosts sit 11th with just 2 wins from 8 games. On paper, this looks a mismatch — but hockey can punish complacency, and Bietigheim have shown they can score when they're sharp.
Team form
Bietigheim/Bissingen
Bietigheim's form is a tale of two halves. They hammered Weiden 7-3 and beat Bad Nauheim 4-2 at home, but those victories mask a deeper problem: they've lost three of their last five and conceded 17 goals across the run. Scoring 3.4 per game suggests attacking intent, but the same rate of concession is alarming. They're vulnerable on the road and at home, and consistency has eluded them.
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf are a different animal entirely. Six wins from six games, 17 goals scored, and just 4 conceded — that's a defensive fortress paired with clinical finishing. They've won on the road at Rosenheim and Ravensburg, and they dismantled Weiden 5-1 at home. Allowing only 0.8 goals per game over five matches is elite-level defending. This is a team playing with purpose and precision.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides in the available record, so there are no historical patterns to lean on. This is uncharted territory for both teams in direct competition.
Key factors
The gulf in defensive discipline is the critical factor here. Bietigheim have been porous — they've conceded 4, 5, 3, 3, and 4 goals in their last five outings. Dusseldorf's attack has been ruthless and efficient, and they rarely give opponents space to breathe. Bietigheim's home advantage is real, but it's not enough to overcome the visitors' structural superiority. Dusseldorf's ability to control games and finish chances will be tested, but their record suggests they thrive under pressure. If Bietigheim press early, they could create chaos; if Dusseldorf settle into their rhythm, the hosts will struggle to keep pace.
Prediction
Dusseldorf's perfect record and defensive solidity make them the clear favourite, but this is not a certainty. Bietigheim have the firepower to trouble any side on their day — their 3.4 goals per game shows they can score — and playing at home provides a spark. However, Dusseldorf's 0.8 goals conceded per game is a fortress that Bietigheim have rarely breached against similar opponents. The visitors' experience at the top of the table and their composure in tight contests should prevail, though expect the hosts to make this competitive.
Dusseldorf are strong favourites to take the points. Their defensive organisation and clinical finishing have carried them to the summit, and Bietigheim, despite home advantage and recent attacking moments, lack the consistency to derail the league leaders. Look for a narrow away victory — Dusseldorf should win, but don't be shocked if Bietigheim grab a goal or two in a losing effort.
Match info
Tournaments:
DEL 2(2026)
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Statistics
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Recent Form
Bietigheim/Bissingen
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Dusseldorf
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dusseldorf | 9 | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| 2 |  Kassel | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
| 3 |  Crimmitschau | 9 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 |  Landshut | 9 | 5 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 |  Dresdner Eislowen | 9 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 6 |  Regensburg | 9 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 |  Memmingen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 |  Starbulls Rosenheim | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 |  Bietigheim/Bissingen | 9 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 10 |  Ravensburg | 9 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 11 |  Lausitzer Fuchse | 9 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 12 |  Weiden | 9 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 13 |  Freiburg | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 14 |  Bad Nauheim | 9 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
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