Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Elversberg, 08.11.2025

Match Analysis: Schalke 04 vs Elversberg

In the 2. Bundesliga on November 8, 2025, Schalke 04 will face Elversberg. According to the odds, Schalke 04 is the favorite with odds of 2.20, while Elversberg is at 3.25, and a draw is at 3.30. The implied probabilities are as follows: Schalke win 42.67%, draw 28.45%, Elversberg win 28.88%. This suggests a slight advantage for Schalke 04, but the opponent is quite capable of putting up a fight.

Team Form and Secondary Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 has an average possession of 36.8%, receives 3 yellow cards per game, commits 15.6 fouls, and is caught offside 1.2 times. Elversberg has higher possession at 51.4%, averages 2.2 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. Recent results for Schalke 04: 01.11.2025 Karlsruhe - Schalke 04 2-1, 29.10.2025 Darmstadt - Schalke 04 4-0, 24.10.2025 Schalke 04 - Darmstadt 1-0. For Elversberg: 31.10.2025 Elversberg - Hannover 2-2, 28.10.2025 Hertha - Elversberg 3-0, 25.10.2025 Arminia Bielefeld - Elversberg 2-0. In the head-to-head on 18.05.2025, Schalke 04 lost to Elversberg 1-2, with the total over 2.5 goals achieved.

Goal Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 games, under in 1. Elversberg has the same record with 4 out of 5 over 2.5 goals. In the first halves, both teams have over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while in the second halves, Schalke has 2 out of 5 and Elversberg 4 out of 5. Schalke averages 2.8 goals per game, Elversberg 3.8, with both teams scoring an average of 1.4 and 2.4 goals respectively, conceding 1.4 each. Schalke 04 most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minute (38%), while Elversberg scores late in the match, from the 76th to 90th minute (43%). In terms of goals conceded: Schalke concedes 50% of their goals in the first 15 minutes, Elversberg 33% in two intervals: 31-45 and 76-90. Given the high scoring nature of both teams in recent matches, frequent over 2.5 totals, and goal distribution by halves, it's logical to expect at least three goals and bet on over 2.5.

Corners in the Match

Schalke 04 averages 5 corners per game, Elversberg 7. In the last 5 matches, Schalke has seen over 9.5 corners twice, Elversberg once. For total corners, the options are: over 10 at 1.80, under 10 at 2.00; also over 10.5 at 2.00 and under 10.5 at 1.73. Schalke 04 is favored for corners with odds of 1.67. Based on averages, a bet on Elversberg's individual total over 4.5 or a combined total over 10 corners seems logical, although the frequency of over 9.5 corners for both teams is low - 3 out of 10 matches.