FC Schalke 04
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga VELTINS-Arena Fri 26 Sep 12:30
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Greuther Furth

Schalke host Greuther Furth in this German 2. Bundesliga fixture at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 26 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Take BTTS Yes With Confidence

Let’s take a chance on the BTTS Yes option when it comes to Schalke and Furth clashing. We really like the -161 that is available and feel confident that the teams can both find the net.

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3-3 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

Schalke 04 won their last game. It was on their travels where Magdeburg were beaten 2-0 at Avnet Arena. The Gelsenkirchen outfit managed two shots on target and recorded 45% possession, with Kenan Karaman grabbing the goals.

Greuther Furth have triumphed in back-to-back 2. Bundesliga away games, winning 3-1 in their previous league appearance. This was against Arminia Bielefeld at SchuecoArena. The Clover Leaves had 42% possession and seven shots on goal, while Noel Futkeu, Marco John and Felix Klaus were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Furth have avoided defeat against Schalke in the past four meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 3-3 draw at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer. The previous 4 H2H games have featured two Furth victories and two draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 12 9 0 3 16 7 9 16:7 27
14 Greuther Furth logo Greuther Furth 12 4 1 7 18 30 -12 18:30 13
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Schalke – Last 10 League Games

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Schalke have had 44.9% possession and 5.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.

Kenan Karaman is the top goalscorer with 3, Moussa Sylla has 2, with Hasan Kurucay and two other players on 1. Soufian El-Faouzi is the top assists maker with 2.

Greuther Furth – Last 10 League Games

Furth have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 9.5 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Bavaria outfit average 44.5% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

Felix Klaus has scored 8, followed by Noel Futkeu on 6 and Marco John with 2. Felix Klaus and Branimir Hrgota have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Greuther Furth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Pelle Boevink (GK), Jannik Dehm, Philipp Ziereis, Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason, Gian-Luca Itter, Mathias Olesen, Marco John, Felix Klaus, Branimir Hrgota, Aaron Keller, Noel Futkeu.

Schalke vs Greuther Furth Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Schalke vs Greuther Furth with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We like the odds of -161 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. The teams should be able to net at least once in this 2. Bundesliga showdown and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our 2. Bundesliga experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Schalke vs Greuther Furth league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 19 Schalke games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Schalke games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 straight Furth games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Furth games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Furth games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.
BTTS Yes Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 61.7% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Felix Klaus to Score +460 BetMGM logo

Felix Klaus (Furth) has racked up eight goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga games. We’re happy to take the +460 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

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Corners Prediction

Furth Under 4.5 Corners -137 BetMGM logo

Greuther Furth have not covered the 4.5 corners line in three consecutive games, with Schalke conceding under 4.5 corners in their past three matches. We’re expecting Furth to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -137.

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 5.70 5.00
Home
11.70 6.40 5.30
Away
9.60 5.50 4.10
Furth Logo Furth
Total
10.00 4.70 5.30
Home
10.50 4.70 5.80
Away
8.90 4.20 4.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -161
Asian Handicap Furth +0.5 -116
Team Corners Furth Under 4.5 -137

Our same-game multi picks are both teams scoring, Greuther Furth on the Asian Handicap at +0.5 along with Greuther Furth to record under 4.5 corners.

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Schalke vs Greuther Furth 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 Could Have Edge According to Bookies

With a roughly 57% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -135 betting odds for Schalke 04 winning this 2. Bundesliga clash. Greuther Furth are the +310 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you think Schalke can win by two or more goals against Furth, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -109. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

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 -172.

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Moussa Sylla Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Moussa Sylla is available at +138 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +370 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Moussa Sylla (Schalke)
First
+138
Anytime
+370
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Kenan Karaman (Schalke)
First
+155
Anytime
+400
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Emil Højlund (Schalke)
First
+200
Anytime
+525
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Bryan Lasme (Schalke)
First
+225
Anytime
+600
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Five Victories From Previous Ten Schalke Home Clashes

Schalke have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Furth have finished with six losses, three victories and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Furth overcame Schalke 4-3 when the sides 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 2.60 1.30 1.30 7 3 7 3
Greuther Furth logo Greuther Furth Away Stats 3-1-6 3.10 1.30 1.80 5 5 5 5
  • 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
Greuther Furth logo Greuther Furth League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Schalke vs Greuther Furth Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Schalke vs Furth team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga together with updated injury news.

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Greuther Furth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Loris Karius
5 Timo Becker 25 Nikola Katic 4 Hasan Kurucay 17 Adrian Gantenbein
23 Soufian El-Faouzi 6 Ron Schallenberg 33 Vitalie Becker 7 Christian Gomis
19 Kenan Karaman 9 Moussa Sylla
26 Pelle Boevink
23 Jannik Dehm 4 Philipp Ziereis 25 B. Ingi Bjarnason 27 Gian-Luca Itter
8 Mathias Olesen 24 Marco John
30 Felix Klaus 10 Branimir Hrgota 16 Aaron Keller
9 Noel Futkeu

Greuther Furth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Schalke 04 Substitutes

  • 2Felipe Sanchez
  • 8Amin Younes
  • 11Bryan Lasme
  • 14Janik Bachmann
  • 16Mauro Zalazar
  • 18C. Antwi-Adjej
  • 27Finn Porath
  • 28Justin Heekeren
  • 43Mertcan Ayhan

Greuther Furth Substitutes

  • 2Lukas Reich
  • 5Reno Muenz
  • 7Dennis Srbeny
  • 14Jomaine Consbruch
  • 17Noah Koenig
  • 18Felix Higl
  • 37Julian Green
  • 42Omar Sillah
  • 43Silas Pruefrock

Previous Schalke Lineups

20 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 0-2 Schalke 04
13 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 0-1 Holstein Kiel
31 Aug 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 0-1 Schalke 04
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Bochum
17 Aug DFB-Pokal
Lokomotive Leipzig 0-1 Schalke 04
09 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 1-0 Schalke 04

Previous Greuther Furth Lineups

19 Sep 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 1-3 Greuther Furth
14 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 0-3 Kaiserslautern
31 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 4-5 Greuther Furth
24 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 0-2 Holstein Kiel
17 Aug DFB-Pokal
Blau-Weiss Lohne 0-2 Greuther Furth
09 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 3-2 Greuther Furth

Injuries & Suspensions

Schalke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Adrian Gantenbein Yellow cards
Christian Gomis Hamstring
C. Antwi-Adjej Muscle
Johannes Siebeking Other
Timo Becker Other
Tomas Kalas Knock
Aris Bayindir Hamstring
Greuther Furth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Philipp Ziereis Yellow cards
B. Ingi Bjarnason Foot
N. Koerber Shoulder
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Paderborn 12 9 2 1 20:10 29
2 Schalke 04 12 9 0 3 16:7 27
3 Elversberg 12 7 2 3 24:11 23
4 Darmstadt 12 6 4 2 19:11 22
5 Hannover 96 12 6 3 3 22:18 21
6 Karlsruher 12 6 3 3 19:18 21
7 Kaiserslautern 12 6 2 4 20:14 20
8 Hertha BSC 12 6 2 4 15:10 20
9 A. Bielefeld 12 5 2 5 25:18 17
10 Holstein Kiel 12 4 3 5 13:12 15
11 Nurnberg 12 4 3 5 13:16 15
12 Preussen Munster 12 4 2 6 17:21 14
13 Bochum 12 4 1 7 16:18 13
14 Greuther Furth 12 4 1 7 18:30 13
15 F. Dusseldorf 12 3 2 7 10:20 11
16 Braunschweig 12 3 1 8 12:24 10
17 D. Dresden 12 1 4 7 16:24 7
18 Magdeburg 12 2 1 9 9:22 7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Paderborn 6 5 0 1 12:7 15
2 Karlsruher 6 5 0 1 12:7 15
3 Schalke 04 6 5 0 1 7:3 15
4 Elversberg 6 4 2 0 14:5 14
5 Kaiserslautern 6 4 1 1 12:6 13
6 A. Bielefeld 7 4 0 3 16:8 12
7 Darmstadt 6 3 3 0 10:4 12
8 Preussen Munster 6 3 2 1 11:8 11
9 Hertha BSC 6 3 1 2 5:5 10
10 Bochum 5 3 0 2 8:5 9
11 Hannover 96 6 3 0 3 9:11 9
12 Holstein Kiel 6 2 2 2 7:6 8
13 Nurnberg 6 2 2 2 5:7 8
14 Greuther Furth 6 2 1 3 7:13 7
15 Braunschweig 6 1 1 4 6:14 4
16 Magdeburg 6 1 0 5 6:13 3
17 D. Dresden 6 0 2 4 8:12 2
18 F. Dusseldorf 6 0 2 4 4:11 2