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On May 2, 2026, FC Schalke 04 hosts Fortuna Dusseldorf at Veltins Arena in what promises to be a tightly fought 2. Bundesliga contest. With Schalke’s recent good home form and Fortuna’s away struggles, the home team has the edge. Our predictions favor a Schalke victory or a draw, with tight scoring expected. Use our best bets and odds insights for value picks.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Schalke 04
|
34 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 31 | 19 | 70 | W L W W W |
| 17 |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 37 | L W L W L |
FC Schalke 04
Stats
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FC Schalke 04
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| Home | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Away | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
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FC Schalke 04
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39% | 42% | 18% |
| Home | 44% | 50% | 6% |
| Away | 35% | 35% | 29% |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Stats
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Fortuna Düsseldorf
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 |
| Home | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Away | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
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Fortuna Düsseldorf
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16% | 48% | 35% |
| Home | 19% | 50% | 31% |
| Away | 13% | 47% | 40% |
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The fixture is set for May 2, 2026, in the 2. Bundesliga at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen. FC Schalke 04 enters the game with solid recent performances, including home wins and good defensive stats, while Fortuna Dusseldorf has enjoyed strong away form. Expect a balanced, competitive match with chances for both sides.
FC Schalke 04 relies on solid defensive structure and key players like J. Siebeking and D. Ljubičić. Fortuna Dusseldorf's squad is balanced but could miss key injuries. Both teams’ recent lineups suggest a competitive, tightly contested game.
In the upcoming clash between FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Dusseldorf at Veltins Arena, Schalke’s recent form and head-to-head history suggest a close encounter. If Schalke scores first, they could tighten further; a late goal from either side may decide the match. Drawing from past fixtures, the game is likely to be tight, with FC Schalke 04 showing resilience at home.
FC Schalke 04’s recent pattern indicates a focus on disciplined defending and quick counterattacks, especially at home. Fortuna Dusseldorf tends to leverage set pieces and quick transitions. The game may see intentional tempo control, with Siegert set-pieces and disciplined pressing creating goal-scoring opportunities.
See below all the main information for this match.
FC Schalke 04 are favored to win or draw based on recent form and head-to-head results.
The match is expected to be tightly contested, with an average of around 2 goals per side based on recent averages.
FC Schalke 04 has a strong home record, including recent wins and clean sheets.
Fortuna Dusseldorf has historically been competitive, but their recent away form is less consistent.
The match may hinge on set-piece opportunities and disciplined defending, with potential for late goals.
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