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On the first matchday of the new season, Arminia Bielefeld and Fortuna Dusseldorf face off in an extremely interesting top-of-the-table clash this Saturday evening. The starting position is clear. Arminia Bielefeld wants to establish itself after their promotion, while Dusseldorf, on the other hand, is aiming for a return to the Bundesliga. We could expect goals in both nets in which Arminia Bielefeld will feed off their promotion euphoria, while Dusseldorf will want to make a statement in the promotion race on the first matchday. Arminia Bielefeld hasn't been one of Fortuna Dusseldorf's hard opponents in recent years. The guests have won seven of their last nine competitive matches against Bielefeld and can therefore approach the match with confidence. The fact that bookies see Arminia as favorites is primarily due to their home advantage. But considering the statistics, the guests should have better chances for the win.