Schalke 04 vs Magdeburg predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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As Schalke 04 prepares to host FC Magdeburg on February 21, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing battle in the German 2. Bundesliga. Schalke enters this fixture struggling to find form, having won only 1 of their last 5 matches. The home side will need to leverage their tactical strengths, particularly their ability to counter-attack and maintain possession, to overcome their current dip in performance.

In contrast, FC Magdeburg has displayed impressive momentum, winning 3 of their last 5 matches and showcasing their attacking capabilities. Their recent success has been bolstered by a cohesive midfield and effective pressing game, which could pose challenges for Schalke’s defense if they are unprepared.

According to bookmakers, Schalke is listed at odds of 2.04 for a home win, while Magdeburg sits at 3.2 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive matchup. Model predictions suggest a 46.2% chance of a home victory, a 26.2% probability of a draw, and a 28.4% likelihood of an away win, with an anticipated scoreline of 1:1.

As both teams look to solidify their standings in the league, this match promises to be a closely contested encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Schalke 45.4%

Draw 25.7%

Magdeburg 28.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.02	3.55	3.2
	2.09	3.62	3.2	Watch and Bet
	2	3.6	3.2

Latest Results

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 17.01.26 Hertha Berlin – Schalke 04 – 0:0 10.01.26 VfL Osnabrück – Schalke 04 – 0:2

06.02.26 Greuther Fürth – FC Magdeburg – 4:5 30.01.26 FC Magdeburg – Hannover 96 – 1:2 24.01.26 FC Magdeburg – Dynamo Dresden – 1:2 16.01.26 Eintracht Braunschweig – FC Magdeburg – 0:3 06.01.26 FC Magdeburg – FC Winterthur – 2:1

Facts

This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 4 and 15).

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

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Magdeburg may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Schalke will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Schalke won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:13. (average 1.7:2.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Schalke won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 6:8. (average 3:4).

Latest Head To Head

20.09.25 FC Magdeburg – Schalke 04 – 0:2 01.02.25 Schalke 04 – FC Magdeburg – 2:5 25.08.24 FC Magdeburg – Schalke 04 – 2:2 24.02.24 FC Magdeburg – Schalke 04 – 3:0 16.09.23 Schalke 04 – FC Magdeburg – 4:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Darmstadt	22	11	9	2	42:24	18	42
2	Elversberg	22	12	5	5	39:24	15	41
3	Hannover	22	12	5	5	41:30	11	41
4	Schalke	21	12	4	5	26:16	10	40
5	Paderborn	21	12	3	6	33:24	9	39
6	Hertha Berlin	22	9	7	6	30:23	7	34
7	Kaiserslautern	22	10	4	8	36:31	5	34
8	Nurnberg	22	8	5	9	29:31	-2	29
9	Bochum	21	7	6	8	30:27	3	27
10	Karlsruher SC	22	7	6	9	31:42	-11	27
11	Dusseldorf	22	7	4	11	20:31	-11	25
12	Braunschweig	22	7	4	11	25:37	-12	25
13	Arminia Bielefeld	21	6	6	9	33:30	3	24
14	Holstein Kiel	21	6	6	9	26:29	-3	24
15	Magdeburg	21	7	2	12	31:37	-6	23
16	Preussen Munster	22	5	8	9	25:32	-7	23
17	SG Dynamo Dresden	22	5	6	11	32:40	-8	21
18	Greuther Furth	22	5	4	13	32:53	-21	19

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