Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Magdeburg

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the 2. Bundesliga on February 21, 2026, Schalke 04 will face Magdeburg. The odds for the match are as follows: a win for Schalke 04 is priced at 2.09, a draw at 3.50, and a win for Magdeburg at 3.30. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Schalke 04 - 44.83%, draw - 26.77%, Magdeburg - 28.39%. Bookmakers are leaning towards a high-scoring game: over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.74, and both teams to score is at 1.60. The under 2.5 goals option is at 2.05, and both teams not to score is at 2.19. The most appealing option considering probability and odds is over 2.5 goals at 1.74.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 has averaged 50.4% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In the same period, Magdeburg has averaged 55.8% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Schalke 04's last three matches: February 15, 2026 - Holstein Kiel vs Schalke 04 - 1-2, February 7, 2026 - Schalke 04 vs Dynamo Dresden - 2-2, January 31, 2026 - Bochum vs Schalke 04 - 2-0. Magdeburg's last three matches: February 15, 2026 - Magdeburg vs Arminia Bielefeld - 0-2, February 6, 2026 - Greuther Fürth vs Magdeburg - 4-5, January 30, 2026 - Magdeburg vs Hannover - 1-2. The last head-to-head match was on September 20, 2025: Magdeburg vs Schalke 04 - 0-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 has an average total of 2.6 goals per game, while Magdeburg has 4. Schalke 04 scores an average of 1.2 goals and concedes 1.4, while Magdeburg scores 2 and concedes 2. Schalke 04 has gone over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, and Magdeburg in 4 out of 5. Both teams have shown significant scoring potential. In terms of halves: over 1.5 goals occurred twice in the first half for both teams, and twice in the second half. Goal intervals: Schalke 04 most often scores between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (29% each), while Magdeburg scores most frequently between 31-45 and 46-60 minutes (33% each). Schalke 04 concedes most often in the final 76-90 minutes (50%), and Magdeburg is most vulnerable between 31-45 minutes (43%). Overall, the total goals and averages suggest a high likelihood of over 2.5 goals.

Analysis of Corners Totals

Schalke 04 averages 6.2 corners per game, and Magdeburg averages 6. For over 9.5 corners, Schalke 04 has achieved this in 2 out of 5 matches, and Magdeburg in 3 out of 5. Looking at the odds, over 12.0 corners is priced at 1.53, and under 12.0 at 1.59. Based on average values, it is reasonable to consider a corners total around 12.0, with both teams capable of maintaining a high tempo with set-pieces. For the outcome on corners, Schalke 04 is favored at 1.62. Expect a game with plenty of set-pieces and active wing play from both sides.