Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Karlsruher

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

On April 5, 2026, Schalke 04 will face Karlsruher in the 2. Bundesliga. According to the 1X2 odds, Schalke 04 is favored with odds of 1.47 to win, a draw is priced at 4.50, and a Karlsruher victory is at 6.05. The probability distribution is as follows: Schalke 04 - 63.71%, draw - 20.81%, Karlsruher - 15.48%. Schalke 04 is considered the favorite, but both teams have shown high scoring potential in recent matches, adding intrigue to the total goals expectations.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 has averaged 45.8% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 13.4 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Karlsruher, over the same period, has averaged 44% possession, 3.6 yellow cards, 15 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. Schalke 04's last three matches were: March 21, 2026 - Darmstadt vs. Schalke 04 1-1, March 15, 2026 - Schalke 04 vs. Hannover 2-2, March 6, 2026 - Schalke 04 vs. Arminia Bielefeld 1-0. Karlsruher's last three results were: March 20, 2026 - Karlsruher vs. Greuther Fürth 3-1, March 15, 2026 - Kaiserslautern vs. Karlsruher 3-0, March 8, 2026 - Karlsruher vs. Dynamo Dresden 3-3. In their last head-to-head on November 1, 2025, Karlsruher defeated Schalke 04 with a score of 2-1.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Schalke 04 vs. Karlsruher

Over the last five matches, Schalke 04 has averaged 3.4 goals per game, while Karlsruher has averaged 4.2. Schalke 04 scores an average of 2 goals and concedes 1.4, while Karlsruher scores 2.4 and concedes 1.8. Schalke 04 has seen over 2.5 goals in 2 out of their last 5 matches, while Karlsruher has seen over 2.5 goals in 5 out of 5. In the first half, Schalke 04 has seen over 1.5 goals 3 times out of 5, and Karlsruher 2 out of 5. In the second half, Schalke 04 has seen over 1.5 goals 2 out of 5, and Karlsruher 4 out of 5. Schalke 04 most frequently scores between 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (30% each), while Karlsruher scores most frequently between 76-90 minutes (43%). Schalke 04 concedes most often at the end of the match (76-90 minutes - 50%), while Karlsruher concedes 25% of their goals in three intervals: 0-15, 16-30, and 76-90. The overall goal stats and frequency of over 2.5 goals in Karlsruher's matches suggest a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.53 as the main option.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Schalke 04 averages 5.4 corners in their last five games, while Karlsruher averages 3.4. Schalke 04 has seen over 9.5 corners in 2 out of 5 matches, and Karlsruher in 1 out of 5. Among the total corners, the closest to the average sum (8.8) is the total of 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.69, under 9.5 at 2.04. Schalke 04 is favored in the corner market with odds of 1.43. Overall, 8-10 corners can be expected in this match, and a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical, considering both teams' attacking styles and their average corner stats.