Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Oct 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke

Arminia Bielefeld host Schalke in this German 2. Bundesliga meeting at SchuecoArena, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 5 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ll chance Schalke +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Arminia Bielefeld. A win delivers a payout at -135 although a draw would still land a return.

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Arminia Bielefeld have been beaten in back-to-back 2. Bundesliga games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-1 defeat against Hannover 96 at Heinz von Heiden-Arena. The North Rhine-Westphalia outfit managed two shots on target and recorded 45% possession, while Joel Felix registered the goal.

Schalke 04 have won their previous two 2. Bundesliga matches. The latest was a 1-0 home victory at VELTINS-Arena against Greuther Furth. Miron Muslic's team enjoyed 59% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Finn Porath firing the winner in the 77th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Arminia have claimed back-to-back wins over Schalke. The most recent was a 1-0 home victory at SchuecoArena following a 1-0 away win at VELTINS-Arena. The past 3 H2H games have seen two Arminia victories and just one triumph for Schalke.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Schalke 04	12	9	0	3	16	7	9	16:7	27
9	A. Bielefeld	12	5	2	5	25	18	7	25:18	17

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Arminia have 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Michel Kniat's side have averaged 52.9% possession and 5.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Joel Grodowski is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Joel Felix and Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee both have 2. Mael Corboz is the leading assists maker with 2.

Schalke have won 5 and lost 5, averaging 4.7 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Gelsenkirchen club average 46.1% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.1 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Kenan Karaman has scored 3 goals, followed by Finn Porath, Hasan Kurucay, Bryan Lasme and Moussa Sylla on 1. Soufian El-Faouzi has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonas Thomas Kersken (GK), Christopher Lannert, Leon Schneider, Joel Felix, Felix Hagmann, Sam Schreck, Maximilian Grosser, Mael Corboz, Monju Momuluh, Joel Grodowski, Marius Woerl.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Schalke at -135 in this 2. Bundesliga match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest 2. Bundesliga team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 10 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arminia in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arminia in 4 of their last 7 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arminia in 2 consecutive games.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Arminia 0 - 1 Schalke

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +650 and it involves Schalke winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +185

Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has scored in his past two 2. Bundesliga away games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +185 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -128

There has been four consecutive Schalke away matches where 9.5 corners have not been covered, with the same thing happening in three of the past three Arminia Bielefeld home games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back the sides to go under the Total Corners line at odds of -128.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Arminia

Total

9.71 5.43 4.29

Home

9.00 5.50 3.50

Away

10.67 5.33 5.33

Schalke

Total

11.00 5.90 5.10

Home

12.20 6.70 5.50

Away

9.60 5.50 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

Arminia Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-133

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-118

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+575

2

-105

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Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The 1x2 odds are available for this 2. Bundesliga encounter and you can secure +150 that Arminia Bielefeld are victorious, while Schalke 04 are the same price to get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +260.

Schalke can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -119. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Arminia are -118.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -161 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+260

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+130

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-417

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-119

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-156

2 Hcp -0.25

+115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+112

Favourite Kenan Karaman is +450 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Julian Kania (Arminia)

First

+180

Anytime

+460

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+185

Anytime

+430

Joel Grodowski (Arminia)

First

+205

Anytime

+500

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee (Arminia)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Benjamin Boakye (Arminia)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Florian Micheler (Arminia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Mael Corboz (Arminia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Arne Sicker (Arminia)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Lukas Kunze (Arminia)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Tim Handwerker (Arminia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Sam Schreck (Arminia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Joel Felix (Arminia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Felix Hagmann (Arminia)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Christopher Lannert (Arminia)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Maximilian Großer (Arminia)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Leon Schneider (Arminia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Ibrahima Cissé (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Arminia vs Schalke without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga as well as the latest injury reports.

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