Overview
- Cedric Itten settled the match with an 86th-minute header to secure a 1-0 home win.
- The victory moved Fortuna off 16th place, with Arminia Bielefeld falling into the relegation playoff position after a six-match winless stretch.
- Coach Markus Anfang called the performance well deserved and retains backing from sporting director Sven Mislintat.
- New signing Satoshi Tanaka started on debut and won praise from fans for his energy and technical quality.
- Itten leads Fortuna with seven league goals this season, placing him ninth on the 2. Bundesliga scoring list.