Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf

Schalke welcome Fortuna Dusseldorf to VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 2 May.

Schalke should combine with Fortuna to yield at least three goals. On this basis, we’re playing the Total Goals market backing Over 2.5 at -167 which will give us a nice return if this outcome happens.

Schalke 04 have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on their travels where Paderborn were turned over 3-2 at Home Deluxe Arena. Miron Muslic's men boasted 56% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Dejan Ljubicic scored two goals and Adil Aouchiche bagged the other.

Fortuna Dusseldorf have suffered three straight away defeats. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 3-1 home victory against Dynamo Dresden at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The Flingeraner had just 34% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal, while Cedric Itten, Emmanuel Iyoha and Luca Raimund were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Schalke overcame Fortuna in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-0 scoreline away at Merkur Spiel-Arena. We’ve seen five Fortuna wins, two Schalke victories and three draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Schalke 04	34	21	7	6	50	31	19	50:31	70
17	F. Dusseldorf	34	11	4	19	33	53	-20	33:53	37

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Schalke have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. The Gelsenkirchen club have averaged 48.7% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 6.6 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Kenan Karaman is the top scorer with 6 goals, Dejan Ljubicic has 4, with Moussa Sylla and Edin Dzeko on 3. Edin Dzeko and Dejan Ljubicic have recorded the most assists with 3 apiece.

Fortuna have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 8.9 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Alexander Ende's team average 47.6% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Cedric Itten has scored 4 goals, followed by Emmanuel Iyoha, Luca Raimund, Shinta Appelkamp and Florent Muslija on 1. Shinta Appelkamp has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Mertcan Ayhan, Hasan Kurucay, Moussa N'Diaye, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Adil Aouchiche, Dejan Ljubicic, Moussa Sylla, Kenan Karaman.

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Matthias Zimmermann, Tim Oberdorf, Elias Egouli, Christopher Lenz, Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Tim Breithaupt, Emmanuel Iyoha, Shinta Appelkamp, Marin Ljubicic, Cedric Itten.

Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two 2. Bundesliga sides can combine to score three goals or more. We are therefore going to play Over 2.5 Goals at -167 in the expectation that we can land a solid return if our prediction is correct.

The 2. Bundesliga form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 19 Schalke games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Fortuna games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Fortuna games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 62.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 2 - 1 Fortuna

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Schalke to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +540, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +190

Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has scored at least one goal in three straight 2. Bundesliga matches on home soil. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +190.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+410

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Corners Prediction

Fortuna Over 3.5 Corners -139

In their past five away games, Fortuna Dusseldorf have covered the 3.5 corners line, with Schalke conceding 6.20 corners on average in their previous 5 matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Fortuna Team Corners line to get covered at -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

9.60 4.60 5.00

Home

7.50 4.70 2.80

Away

9.60 4.10 5.50

Fortuna

Total

10.30 6.10 4.20

Home

8.30 4.70 3.60

Away

9.90 4.90 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+104

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

-102

Fortuna Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+700

2

+220

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Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Schalke 04 are the -172 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 63% chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Fortuna Dusseldorf have been priced up at +400.

Schalke are available at -108 on the Asian Handicap -1. That means a victory by two or more goals against Fortuna triggers a payout and a one-goal triumph sees you get money back.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -161 for the BTTS Yes option.

2. Bundesliga games are always really well covered at the top betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+300

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+143

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-526

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-108

2 Hcp +1

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+107

Those interested in favourite Edin Dzeko to find the net first are able to get +320. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +123.

Edin Dzeko (Schalke)

First

+123

Anytime

+320

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+140

Anytime

+360

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+155

Anytime

+410

Cedric Itten (Fortuna)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Adil Aouchiche (Schalke)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Marin Ljubicic (Fortuna)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Finn Porath (Schalke)

First

+335

Anytime

+850

Dejan Ljubicic (Schalke)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Zan Celar (Fortuna)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Christian Rasmussen (Fortuna)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Emmanuel Iyoha (Fortuna)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Tim Rossmann (Fortuna)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Shinta Karl Appelkamp (Fortuna)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Hasan Kurucay (Schalke)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Moussa N'Diaye (Schalke)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Vitalie Becker (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Dylan Leonard (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tomás Kalas (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Tim Breithaupt (Fortuna)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Stats: 2. Bundesliga matches only
Schalke have not lost at VELTINS-Arena in the past ten matches. Miron Muslic's men have racked up seven wins and three draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The previous three Fortuna away matches have seen them beaten. The Flingeraner have recorded eight defeats, one victory and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Schalke and Fortuna played out a 1-1 draw when the teams last met at VELTINS-Arena. In the previous 6 H2H meetings at VELTINS-Arena, we have seen three draws, two Schalke victories and one Fortuna win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Schalke Home Stats		7-3-0	3.20	2.10	1.10	6	4	6	4
Fortuna Dusseldorf Away Stats		1-1-8	2.00	0.50	1.50	4	6	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

Schalke vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups & Team News

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