Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04 predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As Greuther Fürth prepares to host Schalke 04 on February 28, 2026, both teams enter the match with a mix of recent performances that reflect a competitive spirit. Greuther Fürth has managed to secure two victories in their last five outings, showcasing their potential to capitalize on home advantage. Meanwhile, Schalke 04 has also claimed two wins during the same period, indicating a solid form that could set them up well for this encounter.

The bookmakers reflect this competitive landscape, with odds favoring an away win at 1.76 compared to Greuther Fürth’s home odds of 4.25. Our predictive model suggests a greater likelihood of an away victory, assigning a probability of 53.5% to Schalke’s success, while Greuther Fürth’s chances of winning stand at 21.4%.

Tactically, Schalke may leverage their attacking prowess to exploit any vulnerabilities in Greuther Fürth’s defense, while the hosts will rely on their resilience and tactical discipline to disrupt their opponents’ rhythm. Ultimately, this matchup is poised to be closely contested, yet the recent form and odds indicate that Schalke enters the fray as the stronger candidate for victory. However, as in any soccer match, the outcome remains uncertain, and surprises can always unfold on the pitch.

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Fürth 21.7%

Draw 25.3%

Schalke 53%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.25	3.55	1.78
	4.32	3.8	1.75	Watch and Bet
	4.2	3.6	1.75
	4.32	3.83	1.77

Latest Results

20.02.26 Greuther Fürth – Arminia Bielefeld – 2:1 14.02.26 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Greuther Fürth – 1:0 06.02.26 Greuther Fürth – FC Magdeburg – 4:5 31.01.26 Holstein Kiel – Greuther Fürth – 1:2 24.01.26 Greuther Fürth – Eintracht Braunschweig – 0:0

21.02.26 Schalke 04 – FC Magdeburg – 5:3 15.02.26 Holstein Kiel – Schalke 04 – 1:2 07.02.26 Schalke 04 – Dynamo Dresden – 2:2 31.01.26 VfL Bochum – Schalke 04 – 2:0 25.01.26 Schalke 04 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 2:2

Facts

This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 18 in the zone Relegation ~ 3. Liga and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fürth won 2.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

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

In this match, Schalke is a strong favorite.

In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Fürth won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:12. (average 1.9:1.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Fürth won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 5:5. (average 1.7:1.7).

Latest Head To Head

26.09.25 Schalke 04 – Greuther Fürth – 1:0 30.03.25 Greuther Fürth – Schalke 04 – 3:3 26.10.24 Schalke 04 – Greuther Fürth – 3:4 19.05.24 Greuther Fürth – Schalke 04 – 2:0 15.12.23 Schalke 04 – Greuther Fürth – 2:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke	23	14	4	5	33:20	13	46
2	Darmstadt	23	12	9	2	44:25	19	45
3	Elversberg	23	13	5	5	42:25	17	44
4	Paderborn	23	13	4	6	38:26	12	43
5	Hannover	23	12	6	5	41:30	11	42
6	Kaiserslautern	23	11	4	8	39:33	6	37
7	Hertha Berlin	23	9	7	7	32:28	4	34
8	Nurnberg	23	8	6	9	30:32	-2	30
9	Karlsruher SC	23	8	6	9	34:43	-9	30
10	Bochum	23	7	8	8	31:28	3	29
11	Arminia Bielefeld	23	7	6	10	36:32	4	27
12	Dusseldorf	23	7	4	12	21:33	-12	25
13	Braunschweig	23	7	4	12	26:40	-14	25
14	Holstein Kiel	23	6	6	11	28:34	-6	24
15	Preussen Munster	23	5	8	10	27:35	-8	23
16	Magdeburg	23	7	2	14	34:44	-10	23
17	SG Dynamo Dresden	23	5	7	11	32:40	-8	22
18	Greuther Furth	23	6	4	13	34:54	-20	22

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