Karlsruher vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Karlsruher vs Schalke

Karlsruher host league leaders Schalke in this German 2. Bundesliga game at BBBank Wildpark, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Karlsruher +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Schalke the desired outcome at betting odds of -161.

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Karlsruher SC triumphed in their last 2. Bundesliga game which was away from home. Greuther Furth were beaten 4-1 at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer. KSC had 47% possession and managed six shots on target, while Marvin Wanitzek bagged two, with Fabian Schleusener and Lilian Egloff also scoring a goal.

On Tuesday night, Karlsruher visited Borussia Monchengladbach and were beaten 3-1 in the DFB-Pokal.

Schalke 04 beat Darmstadt in their previous 2. Bundesliga match, making it five straight league victories. It was a 1-0 home win at VELTINS-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen club had 42% possession and three shots on goal, with Moussa Sylla scoring the winner nine minutes after kick-off.

Last time out, Schalke lost 4-0 away to Darmstadt in the DFB-Pokal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Schalke who were victorious when they last faced Karlsruher. At VELTINS-Arena, a 2-1 home triumph was recorded. We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H matches involve three Karlsruher victories. There have also been two draws and Schalke triumphing once.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Schalke 04	16	12	1	3	21	8	13	21:8	37
8	Karlsruher	16	6	3	7	23	31	-8	23:31	21

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Karlsruher have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. The Baden-Wurttemberg outfit have averaged 45.7% possession and 6.1 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.7 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.

Fabian Schleusener is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Lilian Egloff and Marvin Wanitzek both have 4. Fabian Schleusener, David Herold and Marvin Wanitzek are the leading assists makers with 2.

Schalke have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 10.3 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Miron Muslic's team average 42.9% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 2.7 shots on goal and 6.1 attempts.

Moussa Sylla has scored 4, followed by Kenan Karaman on 3 and Hasan Kurucay with 2. Soufian El-Faouzi is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-3-2-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Christoph Kobald, Nicolai Rapp, Marcel Beifus, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Dzenis Burnic, David Herold, Philipp Foerster, Marvin Wanitzek, Roko Simic, Fabian Schleusener.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Felipe Sanchez, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Amin Younes, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Karlsruher vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

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

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Karlsruher +0.25 at odds of -161 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this 2. Bundesliga encounter.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest 2. Bundesliga form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Karlsruher vs Schalke league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 5 of their last 6 games against Schalke.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.7% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Karlsruher 1 - 0 Schalke

A 1-0 win in favor of Karlsruhe is available at odds of +650. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fabian Schleusener to Score +210

Fabian Schleusener (KSC) has been among the goals in his past three 2. Bundesliga matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +210 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Fabian Schleusener Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+550

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Corners Prediction

Karlsruher Over 4.5 Corners -138

Karlsruher have covered the 4.5 corners line in six consecutive games, with Schalke conceding over 4.5 corners in their past two away matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Karlsruher Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -138 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Karlsruher

Total

10.80 6.10 4.70

Home

9.90 5.50 4.40

Away

9.30 4.90 4.40

Schalke

Total

11.30 5.70 5.60

Home

11.50 6.30 5.20

Away

9.80 4.90 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-106

Karlsruher Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+135

X

+600

2

-132

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Karlsruher 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 Schalke 04 as +128 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 44% likely to win. If you want to back the outsider, Karlsruher SC are available at +200.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Schalke are -161 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Karlsruher being priced up at +112 with the same money back guarantee.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -156.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+230

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

+123

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-357

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+112

2

-161

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-127

2 Hcp -0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+108

Those interested in Moussa Sylla to find the net anytime can get +163, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+163

Anytime

+380

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+185

Anytime

+450

Fabian Schleusener (KSC)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Dzenis Burnic (KSC)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Ali-Eren Ersungur (KSC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Andreas Muller (KSC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Meiko Wäschenbach (KSC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Ibrahima Cissé (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Taylan Bulut (Schalke)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

David Herold (KSC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Tomás Kalas (Schalke)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Karlsruher have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Schalke have landed four straight away wins. The Gelsenkirchen club have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The most recent BBBank Wildpark meeting saw Karlsruher claim a 2-0 win over Schalke. We’ve seen Karlsruher claim two wins in the past 3 H2H meetings at BBBank Wildpark, with one draw also taking place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Karlsruher Home Stats		7-2-1	2.50	1.70	0.80	5	5	4	6
Schalke Away Stats		5-1-4	2.60	1.40	1.20	5	5	4	6

• 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

Karlsruher vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Karlsruher vs Schalke team news before wagering. Expect the predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups along with timely injury updates.

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