Prediction for match Fortuna Düsseldorf — Schalke 04

Odds and match outcome probabilities

The match between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga is scheduled for December 5, 2025. Analyzing the odds, Schalke 04 is favored with odds of 2.27 for their win, while Fortuna Düsseldorf's victory is at 3.04, and a draw is at 3.34. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 41.21% for Schalke 04 to win, 30.78% for Fortuna Düsseldorf, and 28.01% for a draw. These figures reflect Schalke 04's advantage according to the bookmakers' expectations. The total goals markets are also in focus: over 2.5 goals is at 1.87, under 2.5 at 1.90, both teams to score - yes at 1.67, no at 2.08.

Team results and statistics

In their last five matches, Fortuna Düsseldorf has an average possession of 51.2%, with 2.8 yellow cards, 16 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Schalke 04 averages 39.8% possession, 3.2 yellow cards, 14.6 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Fortuna's last three matches: November 30 - Dynamo Dresden 2-1 Fortuna Düsseldorf, November 22 - Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 Magdeburg, November 9 - Holstein Kiel 1-0 Fortuna Düsseldorf. Schalke 04's recent games: November 28 - Schalke 04 2-1 Paderborn 07, November 22 - Preußen Münster 0-0 Schalke 04, November 8 - Schalke 04 1-0 Elversberg. Their last head-to-head was on May 10, 2025: Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-0 Schalke 04.

Total goals statistics

In the last five matches, Fortuna Düsseldorf saw over 2.5 goals three times, under 2.5 twice. Schalke 04 had the same: three times over 2.5, twice under. The average goals per match for Fortuna is 2.6, for Schalke 2.2. Scoring averages: Fortuna - 1, Schalke - 0.8. Conceding averages: Fortuna - 1.6, Schalke - 1.4. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for Fortuna, twice for Schalke. In the second half, Fortuna had over 1.5 goals in 3 matches, Schalke in 2. Goal intervals show Fortuna often scores between 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (29% each), while Schalke scores most between 76-90 minutes (33%). Conceding intervals for Fortuna are mainly at the end (76-90, 50%), for Schalke between 31-45 and 61-75 minutes (50% each). Overall, both teams show moderate scoring, but Fortuna is slightly more active in terms of average goals. Both teams have three matches with over 2.5 goals in their last five, and their average goals don't drop below two. This suggests that betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.87 is a logical choice for this match.

Corner bets

On corners, Fortuna Düsseldorf averages 3.6 per match, Schalke 04 averages 4. In their last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred twice for Fortuna, once for Schalke. The total closest to their average (7.6) is 7.5: over 7.5 is at 1.32, under 7.5 at 3.04. Also notable is the total of 8.5: over 8.5 at 1.57, under 8.5 at 2.28. Given the average corner activity, betting on over 7.5 corners seems the most balanced. For corner outcomes, based on averages, Schalke 04 has a slight edge, but odds don't highlight a clear favorite in this market. Overall, both teams don't show high corner series, and betting on a moderate total in this category seems justified.