Darmstadt vs Schalke 04 predictions, Mar 21, 2026

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On March 21, 2026, SV Darmstadt 98 will host Schalke 04 in a pivotal clash in the German 2. Bundesliga at their home ground. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent performances, which could significantly influence the outcome.

SV Darmstadt 98 has recorded two wins in their last five matches, demonstrating moments of resilience but also inconsistency in their overall play. The home advantage could play a crucial role, as they look to leverage their familiar surroundings to secure vital points.

On the other hand, Schalke 04 enters this fixture with three victories in their last five outings, showcasing a commendable return to form that has been marked by effective attacking strategies and solid defending. Their current momentum makes them a formidable opponent.

Betting odds favor a competitive matchup, with SV Darmstadt at 2.27 for a home win, while Schalke follows closely at 2.77 for an away win. The model prediction suggests a 41.9% chance of a home victory, 27.4% for a draw, and a 32% likelihood of an away win, with a predicted final score of 1:1.

Both teams possess tactical strengths that could tip the scales, making this encounter intriguing for fans and bettors alike. As always, outcomes may vary, and careful consideration is advised.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-15T11:52:02+00:00.

Darmstadt 35.3%

Draw 28.3%

Schalke 36.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.86	3.24	2.53
	2.58	3.25	2.58
	2.4	3.3	2.5	Watch and Bet

Latest Results

13.03.26 FC Magdeburg – SV Darmstadt 98 – 1:1 07.03.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Holstein Kiel – 2:0 27.02.26 Dynamo Dresden – SV Darmstadt 98 – 3:1 21.02.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 2:1 14.02.26 Eintracht Braunschweig – SV Darmstadt 98 – 2:2

15.03.26 Schalke 04 – Hannover 96 – 2:2 06.03.26 Schalke 04 – Arminia Bielefeld – 1:0 28.02.26 Greuther Fürth – Schalke 04 – 1:1 21.02.26 Schalke 04 – FC Magdeburg – 5:3 15.02.26 Holstein Kiel – Schalke 04 – 1:2

Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Darmstadt won 3.

Darmstadt has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Schalke is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Schalke may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Darmstadt won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 22:21. (average 2:1.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Darmstadt won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 1.8:1.8).

Latest Head To Head

29.10.25 SV Darmstadt 98 – Schalke 04 – 4:0 24.10.25 Schalke 04 – SV Darmstadt 98 – 1:0 23.02.25 SV Darmstadt 98 – Schalke 04 – 2:0 20.09.24 Schalke 04 – SV Darmstadt 98 – 3:5 17.04.22 SV Darmstadt 98 – Schalke 04 – 2:5

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke	26	15	6	5	37:23	14	51
2	Darmstadt	26	13	10	3	48:29	19	49
3	Elversberg	26	14	6	6	44:28	16	48
4	Paderborn	26	14	6	6	43:30	13	48
5	Hannover	26	13	7	6	45:34	11	46
6	Hertha Berlin	26	11	8	7	37:31	6	41
7	Kaiserslautern	26	12	4	10	45:38	7	40
8	Karlsruher SC	26	9	7	10	40:50	-10	34
9	Bochum	26	8	9	9	36:33	3	33
10	Nurnberg	26	9	6	11	34:37	-3	33
11	Dusseldorf	26	9	4	13	24:35	-11	31
12	SG Dynamo Dresden	26	7	8	11	44:44	0	29
13	Braunschweig	26	8	5	13	29:43	-14	29
14	Greuther Furth	26	8	5	13	39:56	-17	29
15	Arminia Bielefeld	26	7	7	12	38:36	2	28
16	Preussen Munster	26	6	8	12	30:44	-14	26
17	Holstein Kiel	26	6	7	13	31:40	-9	25
18	Magdeburg	26	7	3	16	36:49	-13	24

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