Prediction for match Greuther Fürth — Schalke 04

Match Analysis: Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04

In the 2. Bundesliga on February 28, Greuther Fürth will face Schalke 04. Odds indicate a clear advantage for Schalke 04: a win for them is priced at 1.74, reflecting a probability of 53.85%. A draw is at 3.80 (24.66%), while a win for Greuther Fürth is at 4.36 (21.49%). These figures reflect the current balance of power, with Schalke 04 looking more convincing based on recent match results and goal statistics. High odds for totals are also highlighted, due to both teams' scoring prowess in recent rounds.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Greuther Fürth secured 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw: on 20.02.2026 Greuther Fürth beat Arminia Bielefeld 2-1, on 14.02.2026 they lost to Kaiserslautern 1-0, and on 06.02.2026 they lost to Magdeburg 4-5. Schalke 04, in the same period, recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss: on 21.02.2026 Schalke 04 defeated Magdeburg 5-3, on 15.02.2026 they won against Holstein Kiel 2-1, and on 07.02.2026 they drew with Dynamo Dresden 2-2. In their last head-to-head on 26.09.2025, Schalke 04 beat Greuther Fürth 1-0. In secondary statistics over 5 games, Greuther Fürth shows 45.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides on average per match. Schalke 04 has 52.2% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 14.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Both Greuther Fürth and Schalke 04 are showing high scoring potential: Greuther Fürth has an average total of 3.2 goals over 5 matches, while Schalke 04 has 4.2. For over 2.5 goals, Greuther Fürth has hit this mark 3 times out of 5, and Schalke 04 4 out of 5. By halves, Greuther Fürth has seen over 1.5 goals in the first half 2 out of 5 times and 1 out of 5 in the second half, while Schalke 04 has seen over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 out of 5 times and 3 out of 5 in the second half. In terms of scoring intervals, Greuther Fürth most frequently scores between 0-15 and 46-60 minutes (38% each), and concedes most often between 16-30 minutes (38%). Schalke 04 scores most frequently between 46-75 minutes (25% in each of the two intervals) and concedes late, with 44% of goals between 76-90 minutes. Considering the over-profile on totals, the high average scoring of both teams, and regular over 2.5 hits, a logical choice is a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.75.

Corner Totals Analysis

In terms of average corners over 5 matches, Greuther Fürth earns 3.8, while Schalke 04 earns 6.4. The frequency of over 9.5 corners for Greuther Fürth is 3 out of 5, and for Schalke 04 it's 2 out of 5. Among the presented totals, the line closest to the sum of averages (10.2) is 10 corners: over 10 corners is priced at 2.02, under 10 at 1.70. Schalke 04 is favored for corners with odds of 1.41. Based on the statistics, considering a bet on over 10 corners is viable, as both teams average a fair number of corners, and Schalke 04 consistently exceeds 6 corners per match.