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.

We Predict a Tight Affair

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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Darmstadt 2-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle

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
2	Schalke 04	9	7	0	2	13	5	8	13:5	21
4	Darmstadt	9	5	3	1	14	6	8	14:6	18

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Janik Bachmann, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Darmstadt predicted lineup (4-4-2): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Merveille Papela, Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Matej Maglica, Luca Marseiler, Marco Richter, Hiroki Akiyama, Killian Corredor, Isac Lidberg, Fraser Hornby.

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.

Darmstadt +0.25 Probability

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

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 2 Darmstadt

Darmstadt are available at +700 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

+160

First

+390

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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 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Darmstadt Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+650

2

+185

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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.

Schalke Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The bookmakers have Schalke 04 as +118 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 46% likely to triumph. If you’re searching for a different slant, Darmstadt are available at +188.

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 -161 and Darmstadt at +110.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -185 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+118

X

+265

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+138

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-435

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-161

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+117

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+128

Kenan Karaman Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Kenan Karaman is +420 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+160

Anytime

+390

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Marco Richter (Darmstadt)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Meldin Dreskovic (Darmstadt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Paul Will (Darmstadt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Leon Klassen (Darmstadt)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ibrahima Cissé (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Aleksandar Vukotic (Darmstadt)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Past Ten Schalke Games at Home Have Yielded Five Wins

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

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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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