Fortuna vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream: Watch Bundesliga online
By Adam Stocker
Fortuna Dusseldorf face Borussia Dortmund at Esprit Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Here’s all the info you need to watch online.
Fortuna Dusseldorf were promoted to the Bundesliga this season and are trying to make it more than a one year blip in the top league. On Saturday, Fortuna host table-topping Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday at Esprit Arena. While Fortuna are fighting for survival and currently in the relegation zone, Dortmund have built up a nice lead going into the winter break.
Dusseldorf defeated Freiburg 2-0 over the weekend with center-back Kaan Ayhan scoring both goals. Fortuna have 12 points in their first 15 games, with nine points coming at Esprit Arena. Friedhelm Funkel’s team have been awful in their away games but have been much better at home. Fortuna have conceded 32 goals this season, the third most in the Bundesliga but only 12 goals have been conceded at Esprit Arena. Up front, Fortuna will rely on Dodi Lukebakio to convert any chances. Lukebakio leads the club with six goals this season.
Borussia Dortmund moved nine points clear of Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich over the weekend. Dortmund extended their unbeaten streak last weekend, beating Werder Bremen 2-1. Paco Alcacer and Marco Reus continued their excellent starts to the season, with both players scoring against Werder. Alcacer leads all Bundesliga players with 11 goals, while Reus is tied for second with 10 goals. The duo will lead the attack against Fortuna as Dortmund looks to grow their lead atop the table.
The Bundesliga match between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Borussia Dortmund will be broadcast on FS1. Live streaming is available on Fox Sports Go, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 15
Start Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Stadium: Esprit Arena
TV info: FS1
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Fortuna Dusseldorf and Borussia Dortmund have not played against each other since the 2012-13 season. Dortmund picked up four points that season, winning 2-1 in Dusseldorf. Fortuna have not beaten Dortmund in a Bundesliga game since Feb. 21, 1997, the same year Dortmund won the Champions League.