Darmstadt 98 and Schalke 04 face each other on Saturday 03.21.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Darmstadt 98's home ground, the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Lilies and Die Königsblauen, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Darmstadt 98 preview
Darmstadt 98 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 26 matches, The Lilies secured 13 victories, 10 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Lilies's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Darmstadt 98 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 54 goals, of which 48 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.85 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Isac Lidberg, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Marco Richter has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Darmstadt 98 has conceded 29 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.12 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 15 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.96 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
Die Königsblauen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 37 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.42 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.36.
Die Knappen's offensive system is led by Kenan Karaman, the team's top scorer this season. The turkish forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kenan Karaman. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 28 matches, averaging 0.96 per match.
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.
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W D |
1.88 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.54 |
| Away | D L D D D |
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 77% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 2.85 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.85 | 2.15 | 1.54 |
| Conceded | 1.12 | 0.69 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 46% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 54% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 69% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.71 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.42 | 1.79 |
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W W |
1.96 |
| Home | D W W D D |
2.31 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1.62 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 69% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.31 | 2.69 | 1.92 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.69 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 1 | 0.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 54% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 38% | 46% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 8% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 69% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.69 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.08 | 1.17 |
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