The German 2. Bundesliga brings a not-to-miss match on 02.05.2026 where FC Schalke 04 will face Fortuna Dusseldorf. With a clear advantage in terms of player quality and team cohesion, FC Schalke 04 is likely to dominate. Visit our website for a comprehensive match preview, including predictions and betting tips that favor FC Schalke 04.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 31 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 48/28 | 64 |
| 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 54/38 | 58 |
| 3 | Hannover 96 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 53/37 | 57 |
| 14 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 34/50 | 34 |
| 15 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 30/48 | 34 |
| 16 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 48/56 | 33 |
Key Player Statistics: FC Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
x 9FC Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | FC Schalke 04 | 05.12.2025 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | FC Schalke 04 | 10.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 14.12.2024 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Fortuna Dusseldorf | 27.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Dusseldorf | FC Schalke 04 | 25.11.2023 | 5-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Dusseldorf | FC Schalke 04 | 13.02.2022 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Fortuna Dusseldorf | 28.08.2021 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Fortuna Dusseldorf | FC Schalke 04 | 27.05.2020 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Fortuna Dusseldorf | 09.11.2019 | 3-3 |
| Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Fortuna Dusseldorf | 02.03.2019 | 0-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Schweinfurt 05 | FC Schalke 04 | 26.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Osnabrück | FC Schalke 04 | 10.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | FC Schalke 04 | 26.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Preußen Münster | 19.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | FC Schalke 04 | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Karlsruher SC | 05.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | FC Schalke 04 | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Hannover 96 | 15.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Arminia Bielefeld | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | FC Schalke 04 | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Slovan Liberec | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 10.01.2026 | 1-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Dynamo Dresden | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Holstein Kiel | 10.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 04.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Hertha BSC | 22.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Nürnberg | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | VfL Bochum | 27.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Schalke 04 VS Fortuna Dusseldorf
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FC Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
FC Schalke 04 sit top of the 2. Bundesliga, one hand on the trophy, and Fortuna Düsseldorf are coming to Gelsenkirchen. This is not just a football match. This is a statement waiting to be made.
Schalke are the real deal this season. Sixty-one points from 30 games, best defensive record among the top sides, and a goal difference that screams champions-in-waiting. They have turned the Veltins-Arena into a fortress, and Düsseldorf will know exactly what is coming.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is simply a top-versus-bottom clash. The head-to-head history between these two clubs is genuinely wild. Remember that 5-3 thriller back in November 2023? Goals everywhere, chaos on the pitch, and Düsseldorf coming out on top. These sides have previous. But Schalke have evolved dramatically since then.
Here is what you need to watch for: Kerem Karaman. The man is electric right now. Thirteen goals and five assists in 28 matches makes him the heartbeat of everything Schalke do going forward. He is the kind of player who can unlock any defence with a single moment of brilliance. I fully expect him to be the difference-maker here.
Düsseldorf's own top scorer Cedric Itten also has 13 goals this season, which is genuinely impressive. But here is the surprising stat that caught my eye: Fortuna have conceded 48 goals in 31 games. That is among the worst defensive records in the division. Schalke, meanwhile, have scored in bunches when the mood takes them, putting five past Magdeburg and four past Preussen Münster recently. The mismatch in defensive solidity is enormous.
Fortuna also carry serious card risk. A. El Azzouzi has collected nine yellow cards in 29 appearances, while J. Daland and K. Suso both carry red cards already. Playing aggressive football against a clinical Schalke attack is a dangerous game. Expect disciplinary drama at some point during this match.
From a betting perspective, Schalke at 1.77 represents genuine value for what is essentially a top-quality home side against a relegation-threatened visitor. The over 2.5 goals market looks very attractive given Düsseldorf's defensive fragility and Schalke's recent scoring form. I would also seriously consider Karaman as anytime scorer given his outstanding numbers this campaign.
My prediction: Schalke 3-0 Düsseldorf. A dominant home performance, Karaman on the scoresheet, and possibly a red card for the visitors as they chase the game. Champions do not let moments like this slip away.
Saturday night in Gelsenkirchen. The title is calling. Schalke are ready to answer.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sylla | France | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 70 |
| N. Katić | Croatia | 29 | Defender | 194 | 90 |
| T. Kalas | Czechia | 32 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| C. Antwi-Adjei | Ghana | 32 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| K. Karaman | Türkiye | 32 | Attacker | 189 | 84 |
| J. Bachmann | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 196 | 84 |
| F. Porath | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| H. Kuruçay | Türkiye | 28 | Defender | 187 | 86 |
| T. Becker | Germany | 29 | Defender | 190 | 86 |
| J. Heekeren | Germany | 25 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 93 |
| I. Cissé | Mali | 25 | Defender | 196 | 90 |
| S. El-Faouzi | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| M. Wasinski | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| Tidiane Toure | France | 21 | Defender | 182 | 73 |
| E. Højlund | Denmark | 21 | Attacker | 191 | 87 |
| M. Ayhan | Turkey | 19 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| Vitalie Becker | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| Max Grüger | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 185 | 76 |
| Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara | Togo | 20 | Attacker | 177 | 74 |
| Felipe Sánchez | Argentina | 22 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Haag | France | 25 | Midfielder | 187 | 80 |
| F. Muslija | Kosovo | 27 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| M. Zimmermann | Germany | 33 | Defender | 177 | 76 |
| M. Heyer | Germany | 31 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| C. Itten | Switzerland | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 84 |
| V. Lunddal Friðriksson | Iceland | 24 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| F. Kastenmeier | Germany | 28 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 85 |
| S. Appelkamp | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| S. Alexandropoulos | Greece | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 71 |
| C. Rasmussen | Denmark | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 75 |
| M. Lotka | Poland | 24 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| T. Oberdorf | Germany | 29 | Defender | 186 | 82 |
| J. Siebert | Germany | 24 | Defender | 193 | 86 |
| F. Schock | Germany | 24 | Goalkeeper | 200 | 95 |
| J. Hettwer | Germany | 22 | Attacker | 182 | 73 |
| A. El Azzouzi | Morocco | 24 | Midfielder | 187 | 75 |
| T. Rossmann | Germany | 22 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| D. Schmidt | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| D. Pejčinović | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| K. Manu | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 195 | 83 |
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