Schalke 04 and Karlsruher SC face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. The game takes place at VELTINS-Arena on Sunday, 05/04/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Schalke 04 vs Karlsruher SC
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Schalke 04 comes into the match having played 27 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 15 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.93 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Schalke 04's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.41 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.34.
The offence system of Schalke 04 is led by Kenan Karaman as the top scorer of the season. The turkish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kenan Karaman, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.
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On the other hand, Karlsruher SC comes into the match having played 27 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.37 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.
Karlsruher SC's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 43 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.59 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.69.
The offence system of Karlsruher SC is led by Marvin Wanitzek as the top scorer of the season. The german midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marvin Wanitzek, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 51 goals with an average of 1.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.86.
Head to head: Schalke 04 vs Karlsruher SC
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Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W D W |
1.8 |
| Home | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | D D W L D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 69% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.3 | 2.69 | 1.93 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.69 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 1 | 0.79 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 54% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 38% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 8% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 69% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.69 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.08 | 1.17 |
Karlsruher SC
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 54% | 21% |
| Goals | 3.48 | 3.69 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 1.69 | 2.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 77% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 15% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 8% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 46% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.42 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.74 | 1.71 |
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