Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Veltins Arena when Schalke host Dusseldorf in a high-stakes clash with major implications at both ends of the table. As Schalke have chance to clinch automatic Bundesliga promotion, we predict a 3-1 home win. Die Knapper are in excellent form, winning four straight and averaging 2.10 points per game over their last 10 matches. Even without injured star forward Edin Dzeko, they still produced a 3-2 win over Paderborn, showing depth in attack. However, their defensive record remains open, conceding in 80% of BTTS fixtures.
Dusseldorf, meanwhile, are fighting relegation just one point above the drop zone. Their form is inconsistent (1.0 PPG), with only 1.0 goal scored per game and a worrying 1.7 conceded. Away struggles are severe (0.60 PPG, 0.40 goals scored), and a long injury list further weakens them. Despite that, 71% BTTS in H2H suggests they often find chances even in defeats.
Given Schalke's strong home scoring form and weak away defence, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Schalke Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total.
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Schalke vs Dusseldorf prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Schalke 3 - 1 Dusseldorf
Schalke vs Dusseldorf Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kenan Karaman @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kenan Karaman @ 350 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Schalke -0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Schalke +1 @ -700 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Schalke to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Schalke to Win/Schalke to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Schalke - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferSchalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwddlwwww | 2.10 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Away | ddlww | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.87 | 2.31 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
Dusseldorf Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwwlllllw | 1.00 |
| Home | dwllw | 1.40 |
| Away | lwlll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.68 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.45 | 1.25 | 1.65 |
Schalke vs Dusseldorf Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Schalke (36%)
14 Matches
Dusseldorf (36%)
