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 15:45 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Schalke to Give Darmstadt a Tough Test

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.

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.

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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.

Schalke +0.25 Probability

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 +700 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

+180

First

+450

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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.

Darmstadt Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The bookies have Darmstadt as +128 favourites for this DFB-Pokal clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 44% likely to win. If you’re interested in wagering Schalke 04, you can get +185 for the underdog.

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 -152 or alternatively Schalke are on offer at +106.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -192 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+265

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+143

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-435

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-106

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+133

Isac Lidberg Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Isac Lidberg is priced at +340 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +130.

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+130

Anytime

+340

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Killian Corredor (Darmstadt)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Marco Richter (Darmstadt)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Leon Klassen (Darmstadt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Sergio López (Darmstadt)

First

+950

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

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Darmstadt vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

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