Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Dec 2025
2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke
Fortuna Dusseldorf meet Schalke at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 5 December.
There’s a strong argument to go with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Fortuna and Schalke might not reach this total and we’re a fan of the odds of -125 that are available for this prediction.
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Fortuna Dusseldorf were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Rudolf Harbig Stadion, Dynamo Dresden claimed a 2-1 win.
Schalke 04 won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at VELTINS-Arena against Paderborn. The Miners recorded 41% possession and totalled five shots on goal, with Kenan Karaman and Bryan Lasme both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Fortuna have avoided defeat against Schalke in the past five meetings. In their last encounter, Fortuna enjoyed a 2-0 victory when hosting at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Fortuna wins, three draws and two Schalke successes.
| 2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Schalke 04 |
14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 18:8 | 31 |
| 14 |  F. Dusseldorf |
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 13:23 | 14 |
3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Fortuna have had 39.9% possession and 3.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.9 corners.
Cedric Itten leads the way with 3 goals, Christian Rasmussen has 2, with Sima Suso and two others on 1. Cedric Itten, Florent Muslija and Danny Schmidt are the leading assists makers with 2.
Schalke have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.3 goals. Miron Muslic's side average 40.5% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 5.1 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal.
Kenan Karaman is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Moussa Sylla is on 3 and Hasan Kurucay on 2. Kenan Karaman has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Fortuna Dusseldorf predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Tim Oberdorf, Jesper Daland, Kenneth Schmidt, Moritz Heyer, Anouar El Azzouzi, Tim Breithaupt, Florent Muslija, Luca Raimund, Emmanuel Iyoha, Cedric Itten.
Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Mika Wallentowitz, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.
Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips
From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke betting tips covers it all.
Match Prediction
We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated for this 2. Bundesliga encounter. This selection gives us generous betting odds of -125.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the 2. Bundesliga experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke league stats:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +410 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has registered three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga games away from home. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +210.
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Corners Prediction
Fortuna Dusseldorf have not covered the 4.5 corners line in two consecutive games, with Schalke conceding under 4.5 corners in their past five matches. There’s a chance to go under the Fortuna Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -123 on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are no more than two goals in total, a draw on the Full-Time Result and Fortuna Dusseldorf Under 4.5 corners.
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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.
The bookies have chalked up the draw at +225 on the 1x2 betting, with Schalke 04 available to bet at odds of +138. Fortuna Dusseldorf are +190 to claim victory in this 2. Bundesliga encounter.
There are various ways to back Schalke and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -102 currently available that they beat Fortuna and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.
If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -149.
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You will find Cedric Itten at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +170 that he finds the net at anytime.
Fortuna have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Schalke have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
The most recent Merkur Spiel-Arena meeting saw Fortuna claim a 2-0 win over Schalke. In the past 4 H2H meetings at Merkur Spiel-Arena, Fortuna have won every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Dusseldorf Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 3.00 | 1.20 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Schalke Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- 2. Bundesliga: 10/05 2025 Fortuna 2 Schalke 0
- 2. Bundesliga: 14/12 2024 Schalke 1 Fortuna 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 27/04 2024 Schalke 1 Fortuna 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 25/11 2023 Fortuna 5 Schalke 3
- 2. Bundesliga: 13/02 2022 Fortuna 2 Schalke 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 28/08 2021 Schalke 3 Fortuna 1
- Bundesliga: 27/05 2020 Fortuna 2 Schalke 1
- Bundesliga: 09/11 2019 Schalke 3 Fortuna 3
- Bundesliga: 02/03 2019 Schalke 0 Fortuna 4
- DFB-Pokal: 06/02 2019 Schalke 4 Fortuna 1
Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Schalke League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 39.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Fortuna Dusseldorf this season are Cedric Itten (5), Christian Rasmussen (2), Florent Muslija (2)
- Top Assistors for Fortuna Dusseldorf this season are Cedric Itten (2), Christian Rasmussen (2), Danny Schmidt (2)
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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Fortuna vs Schalke without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga along with up-to-date injury news.
Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups
Previous Schalke Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
2. Bundesliga Table| # | 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 |
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