FC Schalke 04
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga VELTINS-Arena Sat 8 Nov 07:00
SV 07 Elversberg
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Elversberg

Schalke square off against Elversberg at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert German 2. Bundesliga predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Write Off Elversberg For This Clash

Elversberg +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Schalke the aim at betting odds of -122.

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Elversberg Overcame Schalke in Last H2H

Schalke 04 have landed back-to-back 2. Bundesliga home victories. In their last league game, it was a 2-1 road defeat against Karlsruher SC at BBBank Wildpark. The Miners recorded 40% possession and had two shots on target, with Kenan Karaman getting the goal.

Elversberg drew 2-2 against Hannover 96 in their previous game. This was on home soil at Ursapharm-Arena. The Saarland team had 46% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Lukas Petkov and Bambase Conte finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Elversberg beat Schalke in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at VELTINS-Arena. We’ve seen the past 4 H2H meetings involve two wins for Elversberg, one draw and one victory for Schalke.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 17 12 1 4 22 10 12 22:10 37
2 Elversberg logo Elversberg 17 10 4 3 31 15 16 31:15 34
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Schalke – Last 10 League Games

Schalke have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. The Gelsenkirchen side have averaged 43.9% possession and 5.9 corners per game, conceding 0.6 goals and 4.8 corners from 5.6 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Kenan Karaman is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Moussa Sylla has 3 and Hasan Kurucay 2. Soufian El-Faouzi has recorded the most assists with 3.

Elversberg – Last 10 League Games

Elversberg have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 5.5 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 2.3 goals. Vincent Wagner's men average 54.3% possession, 6.3 corners taken and 5.2 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 7.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Younes Ebnoutalib is the leading goalscorer with 9, Bambase Conte has 3, with Otto Stange and Frederik Schmahl getting 2. Bambase Conte has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Finn Porath, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Mika Wallentowitz, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Elversberg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Kristof (GK), Jan Gyamerah, Lukas Pinckert, Maximilian Rohr, Felix Keidel, Amara Conde, Lukasz Poreba, Lukas Petkov, Bambase Conte, Tom Zimmerschied, Younes Ebnoutalib.

Schalke vs Elversberg Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Schalke vs Elversberg betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Elversberg kick off this 2. Bundesliga match, we will wager them at -122 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Our football experts are 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 2. Bundesliga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Schalke vs Elversberg league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Elversberg in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Elversberg in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 3 of their last 4 games against Elversberg.
Elversberg +0.25 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Younes Ebnoutalib to Score +128 BetMGM logo

Younes Ebnoutalib (Elversberg) has scored nine goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +128 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

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Corners Prediction

Elversberg Over 4.5 Corners -120 BetMGM logo

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Elversberg in their past seven games, while the previous 5 Schalke home matches have seen them concede an average of 6.40 corners. The Elversberg Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -120 that it’s covered.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Schalke Logo Schalke
Total
10.70 5.90 4.80
Home
11.50 6.30 5.20
Away
9.90 5.10 4.80
Elversberg Logo Elversberg
Total
11.50 6.30 5.20
Home
8.60 5.10 3.50
Away
9.90 5.10 4.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Elversberg +0.25 -122
Total Goals Over 2.5 -147
Anytime Goalscorer Younes Ebnoutalib +128

A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are Elversberg to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be scored as well as Younes Ebnoutalib (Elversberg) to find the net at any time.

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Schalke vs Elversberg 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Schalke Victory

You can get betting odds of +150 for Schalke 04 winning this 2. Bundesliga clash and the bookies have Elversberg available at +170. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +225.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Schalke available at -130 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Elversberg at -110.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -167.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to 2. Bundesliga games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Younes Ebnoutalib Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Younes Ebnoutalib is +320 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Younes Ebnoutalib (Elversberg)
First
+128
Anytime
+320
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Moussa Sylla (Schalke)
First
+175
Anytime
+430
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Kenan Karaman (Schalke)
First
+195
Anytime
+500
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Luca Pfeiffer (Elversberg)
First
+280
Anytime
+650
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Last Ten Schalke Home Encounters Have Seen Five Wins

Schalke have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Elversberg have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Elversberg beat Schalke 2-1 when they last met at VELTINS-Arena.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Schalke logo Schalke Home Stats 5-1-4 2.40 1.20 1.20 6 4 6 4
Elversberg logo Elversberg Away Stats 6-2-2 3.20 2.10 1.10 6 4 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats
Schalke logo Schalke League Stats
Elversberg logo Elversberg League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Schalke vs Elversberg Lineups & Team News

Check the Schalke vs Elversberg team news before you place your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and all current injury news.

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Elversberg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Loris Karius
43 Mertcan Ayhan 25 Nikola Katic 4 Hasan Kurucay 27 Finn Porath
23 Soufian El-Faouzi 6 Ron Schallenberg 33 Vitalie Becker 35 Mika Wallentowitz
19 Kenan Karaman 9 Moussa Sylla
20 Nicolas Kristof
30 Jan Gyamerah 19 Lukas Pinckert 31 Maximilian Rohr 43 Felix Keidel
6 Amara Conde 8 Lukasz Poreba
25 Lukas Petkov 10 Bambase Conte 29 Tom Zimmerschied
22 Younes Ebnoutalib

Elversberg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Schalke 04 Substitutes

  • 2Felipe Sanchez
  • 16Mauro Zalazar
  • 28Justin Heekeren
  • 30Anton Donkor
  • 37Max Grueger
  • 39Peter Remmert
  • 41Henning Matriciani
  • 45Mika Khadr
  • 344Ayman Gulasi

Elversberg Substitutes

  • 2Nicholas Mickelson
  • 3Florian Le Joncour
  • 9Otto Stange
  • 14Jarzinho Malanga
  • 17Frederik Schmahl
  • 21Lasse Guenther
  • 23Carlo Sickinger
  • 24Luca Schnellbacher
  • 28Tim Boss

Previous Schalke Lineups

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
17 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 0-3 Schalke 04
05 Oct 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 1-2 Schalke 04
26 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 Greuther Furth

Previous Elversberg Lineups

31 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 2-2 Hannover 96
28 Oct DFB-Pokal
Hertha BSC 3-0 Elversberg
25 Oct 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 2-0 Elversberg
19 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 6-0 Greuther Furth
05 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 0-4 Elversberg
27 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-0 Holstein Kiel

Injuries & Suspensions

Schalke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Peter Remmert Muscle
Emil Hoejlund Other
Bryan Lasme Other
Adrian Gantenbein Calf
Johannes Siebeking Other
Tomas Kalas Knock
Aris Bayindir Hamstring
Elversberg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Luca Pfeiffer Other
Patryk Dragon Knee
Team Squads

Schalke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Miron Muslic

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Loris Karius 1 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 2 0
Soufian El-Faouzi 23 M 11 969 11 0 0 3 2 0
Vitalie Becker 33 D 11 937 11 0 0 1 5 0
Ron Schallenberg 6 M 11 931 11 0 0 1 0 0
Nikola Katic 25 D 10 899 10 0 1 1 3 1

Elversberg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vincent Wagner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Kristof 20 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 1 0
Maximilian Rohr 31 D 10 886 10 0 1 1 5 0
Lukas Petkov 25 M 11 848 11 0 1 2 4 0
Tom Zimmerschied 29 F 11 841 11 0 1 1 2 0
Lukasz Poreba 8 M 11 831 9 2 0 1 0 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 17 12 1 4 22:10 37
2 Elversberg 17 10 4 3 31:15 34
3 Darmstadt 17 9 6 2 29:17 33
4 Paderborn 17 10 3 4 28:18 33
5 Hannover 96 17 8 5 4 30:22 29
6 Hertha BSC 17 8 4 5 21:16 28
7 Kaiserslautern 17 8 3 6 29:21 27
8 Nurnberg 17 6 4 7 19:23 22
9 Karlsruher 17 6 4 7 25:33 22
10 Bochum 17 6 3 8 23:22 21
11 Holstein Kiel 17 5 5 7 20:22 20
12 Preussen Munster 17 5 5 7 22:26 20
13 Braunschweig 17 6 2 9 20:29 20
14 A. Bielefeld 17 5 4 8 27:24 19
15 Magdeburg 17 5 2 10 21:29 17
16 F. Dusseldorf 17 5 2 10 15:27 17
17 Greuther Furth 17 4 3 10 26:44 15
18 D. Dresden 17 3 4 10 24:34 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 9 6 3 0 18:8 21
2 Schalke 04 8 7 0 1 10:4 21
3 Kaiserslautern 9 6 1 2 21:11 19
4 Elversberg 8 5 3 0 15:5 18
5 Paderborn 9 5 1 3 15:13 16
6 Nurnberg 9 4 3 2 11:10 15
7 Karlsruher 8 5 0 3 14:14 15
8 Preussen Munster 9 3 5 1 14:11 14
9 Hertha BSC 9 4 2 3 7:8 14
10 A. Bielefeld 9 4 1 4 17:10 13
11 Bochum 8 4 1 3 12:9 13
12 Hannover 96 8 4 1 3 12:11 13
13 Holstein Kiel 8 3 2 3 9:8 11
14 Braunschweig 9 3 2 4 11:16 11
15 F. Dusseldorf 9 2 2 5 8:15 8
16 Greuther Furth 8 2 2 4 10:19 8
17 Magdeburg 8 2 1 5 12:16 7
18 D. Dresden 8 1 2 5 12:16 5