Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Dynamo Dresden, 07.02.2026

Match Analysis: Schalke 04 vs Dynamo Dresden

In the 2. Bundesliga on February 7, 2026, Schalke 04 will face Dynamo Dresden. The 1X2 odds are set with a Schalke 04 win at 1.71, a draw at 3.62, and a Dynamo Dresden victory at 4.85. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Schalke 04 - 54.80%, draw - 25.88%, Dynamo Dresden - 19.32%. Schalke 04 is considered the favorite, but the probability gap between a draw and a Dynamo Dresden win isn't very large. A tough battle is expected in this matchup, considering the current form of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 lost to Bochum 0-2 on January 31, drew 2-2 with Kaiserslautern on January 25, had a goalless draw with Hertha on January 17, lost 1-2 to Eintracht Braunschweig on December 21, and beat Nuremberg 1-0 on December 14. In the same period, Dynamo Dresden defeated Magdeburg 2-1 on January 24, won 2-0 against Greuther Fürth on January 17, drew 1-1 with Arminia Bielefeld on February 1, lost 1-2 to Holstein Kiel on December 20, and lost 2-3 to Eintracht Braunschweig on December 12. In their last head-to-head meeting on August 31, 2025, Dynamo Dresden lost to Schalke 04 by 0-1. Additional statistics show that Schalke 04 averaged 51.2% possession, committed 13.8 fouls, was caught offside 1.4 times, and received 1.4 yellow cards over their last five games. In the same span, Dynamo Dresden had 47.4% possession, 9.8 fouls, 1.2 offsides, and 1.8 yellow cards.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Schalke 04 has an average total of 2 goals per game over their last five matches, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.2. Dynamo Dresden shows a higher scoring rate with an average of 3 goals per game, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4. Schalke 04 had over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches, while Dynamo Dresden had it in 3 out of 5. In the first half, Schalke 04 had over 1.5 goals once in 5 matches, while Dynamo Dresden had it 3 times. In the second half, Schalke 04 had over 1.5 goals twice, and Dynamo Dresden once. Schalke 04 most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (43%) and concedes 67% of their goals in the same period. Dynamo Dresden most often scores between the 46th and 60th minute (50%) and concedes in two intervals: 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (29% each). Given Dynamo Dresden's higher average goal total and both teams frequently surpassing the 2.5 total line, betting on over 2.5 goals appears logical. The odds for this outcome are 1.94.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Schalke 04 averages 4.4 corners per match, while Dynamo Dresden averages 6.2. In the last 5 games, the total corners over 9.5 occurred once for Schalke 04 and four times for Dynamo Dresden. The odds for total corners over 9.5 are 1.69, and under 9.5 are 2.05. Schalke 04 is favored for corners with odds of 1.51. Given that both teams average 10.6 corners per match and Dynamo Dresden has a higher frequency of exceeding the 9.5 total, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Individual corner stats for each team can also be considered, given their average values.