Schalke vs Magdeburg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Magdeburg

Schalke welcome Magdeburg to VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 21 February.

We are backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -159, with Schalke and Magdeburg set to play out a high-scoring contest. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

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Schalke 04 won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Holstein Kiel at Holstein Stadion. The Miners had six shots on target and 45% possession, with Kenan Karaman and Hasan Kurucay scoring one goal each.

Magdeburg have triumphed in four consecutive away games. Their previous contest was a 2-0 home loss against Arminia Bielefeld at Avnet Arena. Petrik Sander's side boasted 58% possession and recorded three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Schalke had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Avnet Arena, they recorded a 2-0 away win over Magdeburg. Each team have landed two wins from the previous 5 H2H games, along with one draw.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Schalke 04	22	13	4	5	28	17	11	28:17	43
16	Magdeburg	22	7	2	13	31	39	-8	31:39	23

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Schalke have had 41.8% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.8 corners.

Top scorer is Kenan Karaman on 4 goals, while Edin Dzeko has racked up 3 and Vitalie Becker 2. Edin Dzeko and Kenan Karaman are the top assists makers with 2.

Magdeburg have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 13.1 attempts, 6.4 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. The Saxony-Anhalt outfit average 51.4% possession, 6.1 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.

Mateusz Zukowski is the leading scorer with 9 goals, followed by Baris Atik on 4, with Rayan Ghrieb and two others bagging 2. Baris Atik has been the top assist maker with 7 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (4-3-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Mertcan Ayhan, Hasan Kurucay, Moussa N'Diaye, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Dejan Ljubicic, Adil Aouchiche, Kenan Karaman, Edin Dzeko.

Magdeburg predicted lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Reimann (GK), Tobias Müller, Marcus Mathisen, Lubambo Musonda, Jean Hugonet, Dariusz Stalmach, Laurin Ulrich, Rayan Ghrieb, Baris Atik, Mateusz Zukowski, Alexander Nollenberger.

Schalke vs Magdeburg Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Schalke vs Magdeburg with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The number of goals can provide the best angle considering that odds of -159 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect the line to be covered by the end of this 2. Bundesliga tussle.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent 2. Bundesliga stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Schalke vs Magdeburg league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 19 Schalke games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Magdeburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Magdeburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Magdeburg games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 games between these teams.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 61.3% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

There’s the possibility of exploring other betting angles and Over 3.5 Goals is a viable option if you are looking to get a larger price. With this wager, you will get a return if there are four goals or more.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 2 Magdeburg

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Magdeburg which is available at odds of +700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alexander Nollenberger to Score +340

Alexander Nollenberger (FCM) has registered two goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches away from home. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +340 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Alexander Nollenberger Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Magdeburg Under 4.5 Corners -159

Magdeburg have had under 4.5 corners in two consecutive games, while Schalke have had an average of 3.40 corners against them in their last 5 home matches. The Magdeburg Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

8.50 4.70 3.80

Home

10.70 5.80 4.90

Away

9.00 4.50 4.50

Magdeburg

Total

10.70 6.10 4.60

Home

9.80 4.90 4.90

Away

10.40 5.30 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-114

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-152

Magdeburg Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-159

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+650

2

+148

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Schalke vs Magdeburg 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 forecasted to have a 48% chance of triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +107. If you’re interested in wagering Magdeburg, you can get +225 for the underdog.

There are various ways to back Schalke and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -132 currently available that they beat Magdeburg and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+255

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+135

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-417

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-192

2

+133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-132

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

Moussa Sylla is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +163 to find the net anytime.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Edin Dzeko (Schalke)

First

+165

Anytime

+400

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Mateusz Żukowski (FCM)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+265

Anytime

+600

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Maximilian Breunig (FCM)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Alexander Ahl Holmström (FCM)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Aleksa Marusic (FCM)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Baris Atik (FCM)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Alexander Nollenberger (FCM)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Richmond Tachie (FCM)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Adil Aouchiche (Schalke)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Robert Leipertz (FCM)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Finn Porath (Schalke)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Laurin Ulrich (FCM)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Falko Michel (FCM)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Philipp Hercher (FCM)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Dejan Ljubicic (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Connor Krempicki (FCM)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Schalke have not tasted defeat at VELTINS-Arena in seven straight matches. The Miners have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Magdeburg have landed four straight away wins. Petrik Sander's side have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Magdeburg were 5-2 victors against Schalke last time out at VELTINS-Arena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Schalke Home Stats		7-2-1	2.20	1.40	0.80	5	5	5	5
Magdeburg Away Stats		4-1-5	3.10	1.50	1.60	5	5	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

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Schalke vs Magdeburg Lineups & Team News

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