Prediction for match Darmstadt — Schalke 04

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In Germany's 2. Bundesliga on March 21, Darmstadt will face Schalke 04. The odds for the outcomes are almost even: a win for Darmstadt is priced at 2.62, while a win for Schalke 04 is at 2.60, with a draw at 3.28. The probability percentages are as follows: Darmstadt - 35.63%, draw - 28.46%, Schalke 04 - 35.91%. This balance suggests that bookmakers do not see a clear favorite, and both teams have comparable chances of success. Additionally, the goals market indicates the likelihood of a high-scoring match: over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.78, and both teams to score is at 1.59.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Darmstadt has averaged 55.8% possession, received 2.2 yellow cards per game, committed 10.8 fouls, and recorded 1.2 offsides. Over the same period, Schalke 04 has averaged 47.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 12.6 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In Darmstadt's last three matches: on 13.03.2026 Magdeburg vs Darmstadt ended 1-1, on 07.03.2026 Darmstadt beat Holstein Kiel 2-0, and on 27.02.2026 Dynamo Dresden defeated Darmstadt 3-1. For Schalke 04: on 15.03.2026 Schalke 04 drew 2-2 with Hannover, on 06.03.2026 Schalke 04 won 1-0 against Arminia Bielefeld, and on 28.02.2026 they drew 1-1 with Greuther Fürth. In their last head-to-head on 29.10.2025, Darmstadt thrashed Schalke 04 4-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Darmstadt has an average total of 3 goals per match, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4. Schalke 04 has even higher figures: 3.6 goals per game, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.4. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. In the first half, over 1.5 goals were seen in 3 out of 5 matches for both teams, with Darmstadt seeing over 1.5 in the second half in 4 out of 5 matches, and Schalke 04 in 2 out of 5. Darmstadt most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (40%), and concedes between the 76th and 90th minutes (40%). Schalke 04's most productive scoring period is 0-15 minutes (30%), with most goals conceded between the 76th and 90th minutes (44%). All of this points to a high likelihood of both teams scoring and the match going over 2.5 goals. Supporting this prediction is the 1.78 odds for over 2.5 goals, and 1.59 for both teams to score. Both teams regularly score and concede, and the average goal figures support a bet on a high-scoring game.

Corner Totals Analysis

Darmstadt averages 4 corners per match, while Schalke 04 averages 5.6, totaling 9.6. In a series of five games, Darmstadt saw over 9.5 corners twice, as did Schalke 04. The line closest to the average sum is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.86, and under 9.5 at 1.88. Schalke 04 is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.62. Given the average activity of both teams in delivering corners, it makes sense to consider bets on corner totals around 9-10, as well as Schalke 04's advantage in this aspect.