Schalke 04 and Fortuna Dusseldorf face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. The game takes place at VELTINS-Arena on Saturday, 02/05/2026, at 19:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Die Königsblauen vs Fortuna Düsseldorf, based on a 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.
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Under 10.5 Corners
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Die Knappen preview
Schalke 04 comes into the match having played 31 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 19 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2.06 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Schalke 04's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 48 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.55 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.
The offence system of Schalke 04 is led by Kenan Karaman as the top scorer of the season. The turkish forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kenan Karaman, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 0.9 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.
Fortuna Düsseldorf preview
On the other hand, Fortuna Dusseldorf comes into the match having played 31 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses, with an average of 1.1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 4 draws, and 18 losses.
Fortuna Dusseldorf's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 0.97 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.06.
The offence system of Fortuna Dusseldorf is led by Cédric Itten as the top scorer of the season. The swiss forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Florent Muslija, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.55 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.61.
Head to head: Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
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Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 73% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.73 | 2.19 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.8 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.93 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 53% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 40% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 7% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 73% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.81 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.03 | 1.2 |
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 38% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.75 | 2.27 |
| Scored | 0.97 | 1.19 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.56 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 63% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 19% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 31% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 38% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.48 | 1.42 |
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xGA
|
1.55 | 1.45 | 1.65 |
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