Fortuna Dusseldorf
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Fortuna Too Much for Schalke?

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see play-off contenders Fortuna record a victory and they are priced at -125 to beat Schalke. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Fortuna Dusseldorf played Eintracht Braunschweig on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Eintracht Stadion. Daniel Thioune's team boasted 59% possession and had five shots on target, while Nicolas Gavory and Matthias Zimmermann scored one goal each.

Schalke 04 suffered a second straight defeat when losing 2-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Paderborn at VELTINS-Arena. The Miners recorded four shots on goal and had 49% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna are unbeaten in the past four games against Schalke, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at VELTINS-Arena. The previous 9 H2H matches have ended up with four Fortuna wins, two Schalke victories and three draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 14 10 1 3 18 8 10 18:8 31
14 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 14 4 2 8 13 23 -10 13:23 14
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Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. The Flingeraner have averaged 48.4% possession and 3.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Danny Schmidt, Isak Bergmann Johannesson and Dawid Kownacki lead the way with 3 goals, while Matthias Zimmermann has scored 2. Shinta Appelkamp and Tim Oberdorf are the leading assists makers with 2.

Schalke – Last 10 League Games

Schalke have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.6% possession, 6.5 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.

Moussa Sylla has landed 3 goals, Kenan Karaman 2, with Ron Schallenberg and two others scoring 1. Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Matthias Zimmermann, Tim Oberdorf, Jamil Siebert, Nicolas Gavory, Shinta Appelkamp, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Giovanni Haag, Moritz Heyer, Myron van Brederode, Dawid Kownacki.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Justin Heekeren (GK), Taylan Bulut, Ron Schallenberg, Marcin Kaminski, Derry Murkin, Max Grueger, Amin Younes, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Kenan Karaman, Tobias Mohr, Moussa Sylla.

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Fortuna are currently priced at -125. We think they can secure a victory in this 2. Bundesliga match and the hosts looks a value play.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke league stats:

  • Fortuna have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Schalke have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Schalke have lost their last 2 games.
Fortuna to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Danny Schmidt to Score +230 BetMGM logo

Danny Schmidt (Fortuna) has scored three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +230 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Schalke Over 4.5 Corners +110 BetMGM logo

Schalke have covered the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive away matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get +110 that Schalke go over the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
8.70 3.80 4.90
Home
8.60 4.70 3.90
Away
8.30 3.10 5.20
Schalke Logo Schalke
Total
9.60 5.20 4.40
Home
10.80 5.80 5.00
Away
9.90 5.10 4.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Fortuna -125
Total Goals Under 2.5 +170
Team Corners Schalke Over 4.5 +110

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Fortuna Dusseldorf 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 Fortuna Favourites to Win

The bookies have Fortuna Dusseldorf at -125 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 56% likely to win this 2. Bundesliga match according to the latest betting odds. At +260, Schalke 04 are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for 2. Bundesliga matches, with the football betting sites offering Fortuna Dusseldorf at -244 and Schalke 04 are priced at +165 for the win.

Dawid Kownacki is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Dawid Kownacki is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +440. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +165.

Player Goals
Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna)
First
+165
Anytime
+440
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Dzenan Pejcinovic (Fortuna)
First
+180
Anytime
+480
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Vincent Vermeij (Fortuna)
First
+190
Anytime
+510
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Moussa Sylla (Schalke)
First
+205
Anytime
+550
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Team Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Schalke logo Schalke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Fortuna vs Schalke team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest 2. Bundesliga squads.

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

33 Florian Kastenmeier
25 Matthias Zimmermann 15 Tim Oberdorf 20 Jamil Siebert 34 Nicolas Gavory
23 Shinta Appelkamp 8 I. B. Johannesson 6 Giovanni Haag 5 Moritz Heyer 10 Myron van Brederode
24 Dawid Kownacki
28 Justin Heekeren
31 Taylan Bulut 6 Ron Schallenberg 35 Marcin Kaminski 5 Derry Murkin
37 Max Grueger 8 Amin Younes
18 C. Antwi-Adjej 19 Kenan Karaman 29 Tobias Mohr
9 Moussa Sylla

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes

  • 3Andre Hoffmann
  • 12V. L. Fridriksson
  • 19Emmanuel Iyoha
  • 22Danny Schmidt
  • 26Florian Schock
  • 27Dennis Jastrzembski
  • 31Marcel Sobottka
  • 40Hamza Anhari
  • 45Karim Affo

Schalke 04 Substitutes

  • 7Paul Seguin
  • 10Pape Meissa Ba
  • 15Emil Hoejlund
  • 16Mauro Zalazar
  • 17Adrian Gantenbein
  • 23Mehmet Aydin
  • 30Anton Donkor
  • 34Michael Langer
  • 51Mertcan Ayhan

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

30 Nov 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 2-1 F. Dusseldorf
22 Nov 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-1 Magdeburg
09 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-0 F. Dusseldorf
02 Nov 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-1 Kaiserslautern
29 Oct DFB-Pokal
F. Dusseldorf 1-3 Freiburg
25 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 1-0 F. Dusseldorf

Previous Schalke Lineups

28 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Paderborn
22 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 0-0 Schalke 04
08 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 Elversberg
01 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-1 Schalke 04
29 Oct DFB-Pokal
Darmstadt 4-0 Schalke 04
24 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 Darmstadt

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Schalke Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 14 10 1 3 18:8 31
2 Paderborn 14 9 2 3 21:14 29
3 Elversberg 14 8 3 3 27:13 27
4 Hannover 96 14 8 3 3 27:18 27
5 Darmstadt 14 7 5 2 23:13 26
6 Hertha BSC 14 8 2 4 17:10 26
7 Kaiserslautern 14 7 2 5 24:17 23
8 Karlsruher 14 6 3 5 21:24 21
9 Preussen Munster 14 5 3 6 19:22 18
10 Nurnberg 14 5 3 6 15:19 18
11 A. Bielefeld 14 5 2 7 26:22 17
12 Bochum 14 5 1 8 20:20 16
13 Holstein Kiel 14 4 3 7 14:17 15
14 F. Dusseldorf 14 4 2 8 13:23 14
15 D. Dresden 14 3 4 7 20:26 13
16 Braunschweig 14 4 1 9 14:25 13
17 Greuther Furth 14 4 1 9 20:37 13
18 Magdeburg 14 3 1 10 13:24 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 7 6 0 1 9:4 18
2 Kaiserslautern 7 5 1 1 16:7 16
3 Elversberg 7 4 3 0 14:5 15
4 Darmstadt 7 4 3 0 14:6 15
5 Karlsruher 7 5 0 2 14:10 15
6 Paderborn 7 5 0 2 12:9 15
7 Hertha BSC 7 4 1 2 6:5 13
8 A. Bielefeld 8 4 0 4 17:10 12
9 Preussen Munster 7 3 3 1 11:8 12
10 Hannover 96 7 4 0 3 12:11 12
11 Nurnberg 7 3 2 2 7:7 11
12 Bochum 6 3 0 3 9:7 9
13 Holstein Kiel 7 2 2 3 7:7 8
14 Braunschweig 7 2 1 4 8:14 7
15 Greuther Furth 7 2 1 4 7:16 7
16 Magdeburg 7 2 0 5 9:13 6
17 D. Dresden 7 1 2 4 10:13 5
18 F. Dusseldorf 7 1 2 4 6:12 5