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.

Schalke to Give Arminia a Tough Test

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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1-0 Victory for Arminia in Pair’s Previous H2H

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
5	Schalke 04	7	5	0	2	8	4	4	8:4	15
8	A. Bielefeld	7	3	1	3	13	10	3	13:10	10

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld predicted lineup (4-1-2-3): Jonas Kersken (GK), Christopher Lannert, Maximilian Grosser, Joel Felix, Felix Hagmann, Sam Schreck, Marius Wörl, Mael Corboz, Isaiah Young, Joel Grodowski, Monju Momuluh.

Schalke predicted lineup (3-5-2): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Finn Porath, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Vitalie Becker, 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.

Schalke +0.25 Probability

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 +750 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

+185

First

+480

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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

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Arminia Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+600

2

+104

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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.

Bookies Make Arminia Most Likely Winners

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Arminia Bielefeld are +133 for a 2. Bundesliga win, with Schalke 04 being +170. The draw is on offer at +265 if you expect the game to finish level.

Arminia can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -139. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Schalke are -102.

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 -179 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+133

X

+265

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+135

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-435

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+125

Julian Kania Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Julian Kania is +430 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Julian Kania (Arminia)

First

+163

Anytime

+430

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+180

Anytime

+430

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Joel Grodowski (Arminia)

First

+188

Anytime

+500

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee (Arminia)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Benjamin Boakye (Arminia)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Florian Micheler (Arminia)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Mael Corboz (Arminia)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Lukas Kunze (Arminia)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Tim Handwerker (Arminia)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Arne Sicker (Arminia)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Sam Schreck (Arminia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Joel Felix (Arminia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Felix Hagmann (Arminia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Maximilian Großer (Arminia)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Christopher Lannert (Arminia)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

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Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

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