Schalke vs Magdeburg Prediction & Betting Tips | 21/02/2026

Schalke vs Magdeburg Prediction and Betting Tips | 21 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

20 February 2026 • 14:10 UTC • 1 min read

Schalke vs Magdeburg Prediction and Betting Tips 21 February 2026

Magdeburg aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld, but with Schalke 04 improving offensively with Edin Dzeko up front, we predict a 3-1 home win. Die Knappen head into this match boosted by a 2-1 win over Holstein Kiel, where Dzeko impressed with two assists. However, the hosts must cope without suspended defender Nikola Katic. Schalke have been reliable at home with 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.75 goals on average and hitting BTTS in 75% of home fixtures. Their defensive numbers are steady as well, conceding just 0.93 Expected Goals Against at home.

Magdeburg, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bielefeld but remain dangerous, especially away from home. The visitors average an impressive 2.40 points per game on the road, with 2.80 goals scored and 4.60 total goals per match in away fixtures. Magdeburg’s attack rarely goes silent—they have not failed to score in any away match—but their defence still leaks 1.80 goals per game.

Given Schalke's fine home form and improved structure, Home Win should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 Goals (both teams average 3.0+ in recent matches), and BTTS (Magdeburg score in all away games, Schalke solid at home).

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

What is our Schalke vs Magdeburg prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Schalke 3 - 1 Magdeburg

Schalke vs Magdeburg Betting Tips

Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1400 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ -111 Odds
First Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 333 Odds
Asian Handicap: Schalke -0.5 @ -112 Odds
European Handicap: Schalke +1 @ -350 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: 1X @ -350 Odds
Draw No Bet: Schalke to Win @ -250 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Schalke to Win/Schalke to Win @ 200 Odds
Clean Sheet: Schalke - No @ -275 Odds

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Schalke Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ddldw	1.80
Home	wwdd	2.00
Away	lwdlw	1.67

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	3.00	2.00
Scored	1.40	1.75	1.17
Conceded	1.00	1.25	0.83
BTTS	50%	75%	33%
Clean Sheets	40%	25%	50%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	33%
Expected Goals	1.47	1.52	1.44
Expected Goals Against	1.12	0.93	1.25

Magdeburg Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wllwl	1.60
Home	wdlll	0.80
Away	lwwww	2.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	20%	80%
Average Goals Per Game	4.00	3.40	4.60
Scored	2.20	1.60	2.80
Conceded	1.80	1.80	1.80
BTTS	60%	60%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	20%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	20%	0%
Expected Goals	1.87	1.93	1.82
Expected Goals Against	1.42	1.26	1.58