Schalke vs Darmstadt Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Darmstadt

Schalke host Darmstadt in this German 2. Bundesliga meeting at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 24 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Darmstadt have a strong chance against Schalke and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -120 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

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Schalke 04 have got the win in their last four games. Recently, a 3-0 victory occurred when playing Hannover 96 away at Heinz von Heiden-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen team had just 38% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Moussa Sylla scoring two goals and Christian Gomis registering the other.

Darmstadt hosted Magdeburg at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw. The Lilies didn’t see much of the ball with just 36% possession and five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Darmstadt have beaten Schalke in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 2-0 home victory at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor following a 5-3 away win at VELTINS-Arena. The past 4 H2H games have seen three Darmstadt victories and just one triumph for Schalke.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Schalke 04	15	11	1	3	20	8	12	20:8	34
5	Darmstadt	14	7	5	2	23	13	10	23:13	26

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Schalke have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Miners have averaged 43.3% possession and 5.8 corners per match, conceding 0.7 goals and 5.3 corners from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.6 attempts.

Moussa Sylla and Kenan Karaman are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Hasan Kurucay has 2. The leading assistors have been Kenan Karaman and Soufian El-Faouzi with 2.

Darmstadt have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Florian Kohfeldt's side have averaged 48.9% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.

Isac Lidberg got 8 goals, Fraser Hornby notched 3, while Hiroki Akiyama and two other players scored 1. Look no further than Fraser Hornby for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Janik Bachmann, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Matej Maglica, Killian Corredor, Marco Richter, Hiroki Akiyama, Jean-Paul Boetius, Luca Marseiler, Fraser Hornby, Bartosz Bialek.

Schalke vs Darmstadt Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Schalke vs Darmstadt tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Darmstadt +0.25 for this 2. Bundesliga clash, with an attractive -120 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

The latest 2. Bundesliga injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Schalke vs Darmstadt league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 10 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 2 consecutive games against Darmstadt.

According to the odds, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Darmstadt Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 2 Darmstadt

Darmstadt are available at +750 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isac Lidberg to Score +160

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt) has found the net in three consecutive 2. Bundesliga games away from home. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +160 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Isac Lidberg Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+430

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners +102

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four straight Schalke home games. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

11.10 5.80 5.30

Home

12.20 6.70 5.50

Away

9.80 4.90 4.90

Darmstadt

Total

8.80 4.10 4.70

Home

8.90 4.10 4.80

Away

9.60 4.70 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+105

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

-100

Darmstadt Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+650

2

+225

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Schalke vs Darmstadt 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 bookmakers have Schalke 04 as -102 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 51% likely to triumph. If you’re searching for a different slant, Darmstadt are available at +235.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Schalke at -208 and Darmstadt at +145.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -159 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+265

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+135

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-435

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-105

2 Hcp +0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+110

Favourite Moussa Sylla is +290 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+112

Anytime

+290

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+180

Anytime

+430

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Marco Richter (Darmstadt)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Meldin Dreskovic (Darmstadt)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Paul Will (Darmstadt)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Ibrahima Cissé (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Vitalie Becker (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Aleksandar Vukotic (Darmstadt)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Dylan Leonard (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Tomás Kalas (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Sergio López (Darmstadt)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Leon Klassen (Darmstadt)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Schalke have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Darmstadt have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The past meeting at VELTINS-Arena saw Darmstadt defeat Schalke 5-3.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Schalke Home Stats		5-1-4	2.40	1.20	1.20	6	4	6	4
Darmstadt Away Stats		2-3-5	2.80	1.20	1.60	6	4	8	2

• 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

Schalke vs Darmstadt Lineups & Team News

The Schalke vs Darmstadt team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga together with updated injury news.

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