What is our Schalke vs Magdeburg prediction?
Schalke
3 - 1
Magdeburg
Our prediction for this match: Schalke 3 - 1 Magdeburg
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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.
- Competition
- Bundesliga 2
- Kick-off
- Sat 21 Feb, 19:30UK time
Schalke vs Magdeburg Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Correct ScoreSchalke 3-1 Magdeburg | 14/1 | |
| Double Chance1X | 2/7 | |
| Draw No BetSchalke | 2/5 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeSchalke / Schalke | 2/1 | |
| Asian HandicapSchalke -0.5 | 9/10 | |
| European HandicapSchalke +1 | 2/7 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreYes | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals | 2/9 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5 Goals | 3/4 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsOver 3.5 Goals | 13/8 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Clean SheetSchalke: No | 4/11 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerChristian Gomis | 10/11 | |
| First GoalscorerChristian Gomis | 10/3 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 8/5 |
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View OfferSchalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlwddldw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwdlw | 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 | wlwdwwllwl | 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 |
Schalke vs Magdeburg Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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