Darmstadt vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips | 21/03/2026

Darmstadt vs Schalke Prediction and Betting Tips | 21 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

20 March 2026 • 14:41 UTC • 1 min read

Darmstadt vs Schalke Prediction and Betting Tips 21 March 2026

Darmstadt continue their strong home campaign as they welcome Schalke 04 in a highly-anticipated 2. Bundesliga game, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. The Lilywhites remain perfect at home with 5 wins from 5, averaging 3.00 points per game and conceding just 0.40 goals per match on their own turf. Florian Kohfeldt's troops are also remarkably consistent in attack, scoring in 100% of their last ten games and averaging 2.40 goals at home. Bader and Bialek remain sidelined, but the hosts’ momentum is undeniable.

Schalke travel without star forward Edin Dzeko, whose suspension is a major setback after their 2-2 draw with Hannover. Still, Die Knappen have posted a solid 1.70 PPG over their last ten matches and have lost only once in their previous five away fixtures. Defensively, their away numbers look good—only 0.80 goals conceded per game—but Dzeko’s absence could affect their attacking fluency.

As both sides average 3.0+ goals per match and H2H leans high-scoring, we are tempted to place our bets on Both Teams to Score, and Over 2.5 goals. Additionally, we believe that there is big value in betting on draw.

This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 19:30.

What is our Darmstadt vs Schalke prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Darmstadt 2 - 2 Schalke

Darmstadt vs Schalke Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 120 Odds
First Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 400 Odds
Asian Handicap: Schalke +0.5 @ -200 Odds
European Handicap: Schalke +1 @ -200 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
Clean Sheet: Darmstadt - No @ -350 Odds

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Darmstadt Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wdwdwdwlwd	1.90
Home	wwwww	3.00
Away	dddld	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	100%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	3.40	2.80	4.00
Scored	2.10	2.40	1.80
Conceded	1.30	0.40	2.20
BTTS	70%	40%	100%
Clean Sheets	30%	60%	0%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.56	1.67	1.44
Expected Goals Against	1.69	1.56	1.82

Schalke Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wddldwwdwd	1.70
Home	ddwwd	1.80
Away	wdlwd	1.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	40%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	3.00	4.20	1.80
Scored	1.70	2.40	1.00
Conceded	1.30	1.80	0.80
BTTS	60%	80%	40%
Clean Sheets	30%	20%	40%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	40%
Expected Goals	1.73	1.96	1.50
Expected Goals Against	1.17	1.25	1.09