Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf predictions, May 02, 2026

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As Schalke 04 gears up to host Fortuna Düsseldorf on May 2, 2026, in the German 2. Bundesliga, the home side enters the match with a strong recent form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. This momentum could play a crucial role in their approach to the game, as they look to leverage their offensive tactics against Düsseldorf.

On the other hand, Fortuna Düsseldorf has struggled to find consistency, managing only 1 win in their last 5 outings. This lack of form may hinder their ability to compete effectively, particularly away from home where they will need to tighten their defensive game to avoid conceding early.

Bookmakers favor Schalke with odds of 1.74 to win, suggesting a solid probability of a home victory at 54.4%, while a draw stands at 23.8% and an away win at 22.1%. The predicted final score of 2:1 indicates a potential for a closely contested match, but given the current trajectory of both teams, Schalke appears to have the edge.

In summary, while Schalke 04 looks to capitalize on their home advantage, Fortuna Düsseldorf will need to find their form quickly to challenge effectively. As always, in football, outcomes can be unpredictable.

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Schalke 56.8%

Draw 23.3%

Fortuna 19.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.65	4.17	4.89
	1.62	3.9	4.65
	1.65	4.1	4.6	Watch and Bet
	1.65	3.8	4.6

Latest Results

26.04.26 SC Paderborn 07 – Schalke 04 – 2:3 19.04.26 Schalke 04 – Preußen Münster – 4:1 12.04.26 SV Elversberg – Schalke 04 – 1:2 05.04.26 Schalke 04 – Karlsruher SC – 1:0 26.03.26 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 – Schalke 04 – 2:0

24.04.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Dynamo Dresden – 3:1 18.04.26 FC Magdeburg – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 2:0 10.04.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Holstein Kiel – 1:2 04.04.26 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 3:0 22.03.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Hertha Berlin – 2:5

Facts

This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga and 15).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Schalke won 1.

Schalke is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Fortuna is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

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.

We predict that Schalke will win today’s game, with odds of 1.64.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Schalke won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 26:26. (average 1.7:1.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Schalke won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 14:12. (average 2:1.7).

Latest Head To Head

05.12.25 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Schalke 04 – 0:2 10.05.25 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Schalke 04 – 2:0 14.12.24 Schalke 04 – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 1:1 27.04.24 Schalke 04 – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 1:1 25.11.23 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Schalke 04 – 5:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke	31	19	7	5	48:28	20	64
2	Paderborn	31	17	7	7	54:38	16	58
3	Hannover	31	16	9	6	53:37	16	57
4	Elversberg	31	16	8	7	55:35	20	56
5	Darmstadt	31	13	12	6	55:40	15	51
6	Hertha Berlin	31	13	9	9	44:36	8	48
7	Kaiserslautern	31	14	4	13	49:46	3	46
8	Nurnberg	31	11	8	12	40:41	-1	41
9	Karlsruher SC	31	11	7	13	48:59	-11	40
10	Bochum	31	10	9	12	45:44	1	39
11	Holstein Kiel	31	10	8	13	40:43	-3	38
12	SG Dynamo Dresden	31	9	8	14	50:50	0	35
13	Arminia Bielefeld	31	9	8	14	46:47	-1	35
14	Braunschweig	31	9	7	15	34:50	-16	34
15	Dusseldorf	31	10	4	17	30:48	-18	34
16	Magdeburg	31	10	3	18	48:56	-8	33
17	Greuther Furth	31	9	6	16	44:65	-21	33
18	Preussen Munster	31	6	10	15	34:54	-20	28

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