Düsseldorf beat Weiden 5:1 in the DEL2 on 4 October 2026, extending their own unbeaten run to eight matches while confirming our earlier call. We had backed the hosts at 68 per cent confidence, and they did not disappoint. The result keeps Düsseldorf clear at the top of the table.
The visitors paid for a sloppy opening, conceding early and never really finding a way back into it. Düsseldorf took control by then, stringing together goals that left Weiden chasing shadows. The home side played the second half a man up in spirit if not in numbers, pinning them back until the final whistle.
Weiden's recent form tells its own story. They have lost four of their last five, including that 2:5 defeat to Regensburg just two days ago. Against Düsseldorf they found no answer to the pace and precision on show. To be fair, they had shown glimpses in that 3:2 win over Krimmitschau, but this was a different level.
The statistics do not lie about dominance. Düsseldorf held the upper hand in possession and created far more chances, but the final scoreline understates their control. They converted their opportunities while Weiden squandered what little they had. The xG figures would reflect that imbalance clearly.
And here's the thing about this result — it is not just another win. Düsseldorf sit top after five games with five victories, a position few expected them to hold so comfortably. Weiden remain in tenth place, four defeats deep, and the gap between them is widening.
The goal difference now speaks for itself. Düsseldorf have scored heavily in each of their five matches, while Weiden have struggled to keep games within reach. This was not a tight affair, and neither side should pretend otherwise.
