Darmstadt vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025

DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: Darmstadt vs Schalke

2. Bundesliga clubs Darmstadt and Schalke square off in this DFB-Pokal match at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Schalke +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Darmstadt the aim at betting odds of -128.

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Schalke Beat Darmstadt in Pair’s Previous Clash

Schalke 04 and Darmstadt met on Friday night, with Schalke 04 claiming a 1-0 home win. Darmstadt had the majority of possession with 58% but Schalke won the shots on target 3-1. fired home the winner.

Darmstadt have won three of the past 5 matches that these teams have played.

3 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Darmstadt have had 48.6% possession and 3.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.5 corners.

Isac Lidberg is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Fraser Hornby, Hiroki Akiyama, Fabian Nuernberger and Matej Maglica each have 1. Marco Richter is the top assists maker with 2.

Schalke have won 7 and lost 1, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.3% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.4 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 5.5 attempts.

Moussa Sylla and Kenan Karaman have scored 3, followed by Hasan Kurucay with 2. Soufian El-Faouzi has been the chief assist maker in the previous 8 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Patric Pfeiffer, Matej Maglica, Fabian Holland, Sergio Lopez, Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Luca Marseiler, Killian Corredor, Isac Lidberg, Fraser Hornby.

Schalke confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Finn Porath, Janik Bachmann, Moussa Sylla, Kenan Karaman.

Darmstadt vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

This Darmstadt vs Schalke betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Wager on Schalke +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -128 for this DFB-Pokal game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest DFB-Pokal team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Darmstadt vs Schalke DFB-Pokal & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Darmstadt in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Darmstadt in 11 of their last 20 games.

The top betting apps make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Darmstadt 1 - 2 Schalke

There’s the option to wager on Schalke to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +180

Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has managed three goals in his past four games away from home. We’ll take a chance at +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+475

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Darmstadt 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 latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Darmstadt are +135 for a DFB-Pokal victory, while Schalke 04 are +180. The draw is trading at +245 should you think the game will end all square.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Darmstadt can be backed at -149 or alternatively Schalke are on offer at -102.

The market suggests the same probability when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals, with this borne out by the odds of -116. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -147 on the BTTS market.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every DFB-Pokal game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+245

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+123

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-385

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-139

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

Favourite Isac Lidberg is priced at +350 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +155.

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+155

Anytime

+350

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Killian Corredor (Darmstadt)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+325

Anytime

+700

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Marco Richter (Darmstadt)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Leon Klassen (Darmstadt)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Sergio López (Darmstadt)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Darmstadt Stats

Schalke Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.44 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.44 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.78 corners awarded and 5.11 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.89 corners awarded and 5.11 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 10.89 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 49.78% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 44.33% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 43.78% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 9 away matches

Darmstadt vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

Always review the Darmstadt vs Schalke team news before locking in your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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