Darmstadt 98 and Schalke 04 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 DFB Pokal season. The game takes place at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on Wednesday, 29/10/2025, at 20:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04

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APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04 is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.52 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

After analysing the odds in the different markets, our best betting tip for this match is on the corners market and taking the total to go under 9.5 corners.

We anticipate Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04 to be quite a controlled match with the main action concentrated in the middle of the pitch. That should limit the number of opportunities for corners, and so the odds of 1.86 for 9 corners or fewer looks quite attractive.

Darmstadt 98 preview

Darmstadt 98 comes into the match having played 1 games in the DFB Pokal so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.

Darmstadt 98's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the DFB Pokal, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.

The offense system of Darmstadt 98 is led by Isac Lidberg as the top scorer of the season. The swedish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Fraser Hornby, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.73.

Schalke 04 preview

On the other hand, Schalke 04 comes into the match having played 1 games in the DFB Pokal so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.

Schalke 04's attack has scored 15 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the DFB Pokal, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.36.

The offense system of Schalke 04 is led by Moussa Sylla as the top scorer of the season. The french midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Soufian El-Faouzi, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.45.

Head to head: Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Darmstadt 98

Germany - DFB Pokal

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W

3

Home

0

Away W

3

Away Team

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Schalke 04

Germany - DFB Pokal

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W

3

Home

0

Away W

3

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