Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Fortuna Düsseldorf

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

The German 2. Bundesliga presents an intriguing clash between Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, set to take place on 02.05.2026. Bookmakers have firmly positioned Schalke 04 as the favorites: their victory is priced at 1.54, a draw at 4.33, and a win for Fortuna Düsseldorf at 5.34. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Schalke 04 - 60.83%, draw - 21.63%, Fortuna Düsseldorf - 17.54%. Among additional markets, both teams to score: yes is at 1.60, and no at 2.19. The over 2.5 goals market is offered at 1.49, while under 2.5 is at 2.32. For individual team totals, Schalke 04 over 1.5 is at 1.49, and Fortuna Düsseldorf over 1.5 is at 3.22.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 has shown consistent form: on April 26, they defeated Paderborn 07 with a score of 3-2, confidently overcame Preußen Münster 4-1 on April 19, and were stronger than Elversberg 2-1 on April 12. This period also included a victory over Karlsruhe 1-0 and a draw with Darmstadt 1-1. Fortuna Düsseldorf, in their last five matches, won against Dynamo Dresden 3-1 (April 24), lost to Magdeburg 0-2 (April 18), were defeated by Holstein Kiel 1-2 (April 10), suffered a loss to Kaiserslautern 0-3 (April 4), and were beaten by Hertha 2-5 (March 22). In their last head-to-head encounter on December 5, 2025, Fortuna Düsseldorf lost to Schalke 04 with a score of 0-2. In additional statistics, Schalke 04 averages 50.4% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 10.6 fouls, and is caught offside 1.8 times per match over five games. Fortuna Düsseldorf shows 48.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, both teams have a pronounced goal profile. Schalke 04 averages a total of 3.2 goals over five matches, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1 goal per game. Fortuna Düsseldorf's figures are even higher: an average total of 3.8, scoring 1.2, conceding 2.6. In a five-match series, Schalke 04's over 2.5 goals occurred 3 times, while Fortuna Düsseldorf's happened 4 times. By halves, Schalke 04 had over 1.5 goals in the first half 4 times and in the second half once. Fortuna Düsseldorf had over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 times and in the second half 4 times. Schalke 04 most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (33%) and concedes in the same interval (43%). Fortuna Düsseldorf scores most often in the first 15 minutes (27%) and concedes towards the end - from the 76th to 90th minutes (38%). This goal and timing profile of both teams, along with high average scoring, supports the bet both teams to score: yes at 1.60.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

For corners, Schalke 04 averages 3.4 per five matches, and Fortuna Düsseldorf 5. The frequency of over 9.5 corners for both teams is the same: 2 out of 5. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the average sum is 8.5: total corners over 8.5 is at 1.48, under 8.5 is at 2.48. For the outcome on corners, Schalke 04 is the favorite with odds of 1.38. Overall, given the average figures and the frequency of over 9.5 total, a bet on over 8.5 total corners seems logical, but the option on Fortuna Düsseldorf's individual total corners also deserves attention, given their average of 5 per match.