Fortuna Dusseldorf

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Fortuna Too Much for Schalke?

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see play-off contenders Fortuna record a victory and they are priced at 1.80 to beat Schalke. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Fortuna Dusseldorf played Eintracht Braunschweig on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Eintracht Stadion. Daniel Thioune's team boasted 59% possession and had five shots on target, while Nicolas Gavory and Matthias Zimmermann scored one goal each.

Schalke 04 suffered a second straight defeat when losing 2-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Paderborn at VELTINS-Arena. The Miners recorded four shots on goal and had 49% possession.

Fortuna are unbeaten in the past four games against Schalke, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at VELTINS-Arena. The previous 9 H2H matches have ended up with four Fortuna wins, two Schalke victories and three draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 34 14 11 9 57 52 5 57:52 53
14 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 34 10 8 16 52 62 -10 52:62 38
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Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. The Flingeraner have averaged 48.4% possession and 3.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Danny Schmidt, Isak Bergmann Johannesson and Dawid Kownacki lead the way with 3 goals, while Matthias Zimmermann has scored 2. Shinta Appelkamp and Tim Oberdorf are the leading assists makers with 2.

Schalke – Last 10 League Games

Schalke have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.6% possession, 6.5 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.

Moussa Sylla has landed 3 goals, Kenan Karaman 2, with Ron Schallenberg and two others scoring 1. Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Matthias Zimmermann, Tim Oberdorf, Jamil Siebert, Nicolas Gavory, Shinta Appelkamp, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Giovanni Haag, Moritz Heyer, Myron van Brederode, Dawid Kownacki.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Justin Heekeren (GK), Taylan Bulut, Ron Schallenberg, Marcin Kaminski, Derry Murkin, Max Grueger, Amin Younes, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Kenan Karaman, Tobias Mohr, Moussa Sylla.

Expert 2. Bundesliga Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke league stats:

  • Fortuna have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Schalke have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Schalke have lost their last 2 games.

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Fortuna are currently priced at 1.80. We think they can secure a victory in this 2. Bundesliga match and the hosts looks a value play.

For those bettors who want to boost their odds for Fortuna to secure a victory, why not combine this pick with some of the other available options in a Bet Builder.

Fortuna to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Danny Schmidt to Score 3.30 bet365 logo

Danny Schmidt (Fortuna) has scored three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of 3.30 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Danny Schmidt Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Schalke Over 4.5 Corners 2.10 bet365 logo

Schalke have covered the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive away matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get 2.10 that Schalke go over the line.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
8.40 3.60 4.80
Home
9.90 5.70 4.20
Away
9.40 3.00 6.40
Schalke Logo Schalke
Total
11.40 6.50 4.90
Home
10.00 5.40 4.60
Away
9.40 5.90 3.50

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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Fortuna 1.80
Total Goals Under 2.5 2.70
Team Corners Schalke Over 4.5 2.10

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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Fortuna Favourites to Win

The bookies have Fortuna Dusseldorf at 1.80 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 56% likely to win this 2. Bundesliga match according to the latest betting odds. At 3.70, Schalke 04 are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at 1.44.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for 2. Bundesliga matches, with the football betting sites offering Fortuna Dusseldorf at 1.40 and Schalke 04 are priced at 2.75 for the win.

Dawid Kownacki is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Dawid Kownacki is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 5.40. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at 2.65.

Player Goals

Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna)
First
5.40
Anytime
2.65
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Dzenan Pejcinovic (Fortuna)
First
5.80
Anytime
2.80
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Vincent Vermeij (Fortuna)
First
6.10
Anytime
2.90
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Moussa Sylla (Schalke)
First
6.50
Anytime
3.05
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Team Stats

Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats

Schalke logo Schalke League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

If you’re looking for Fortuna vs Schalke team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest 2. Bundesliga squads.

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

33 Florian Kastenmeier
25 Matthias Zimmermann 15 Tim Oberdorf 20 Jamil Siebert 34 Nicolas Gavory
23 Shinta Appelkamp 8 I. B. Johannesson 6 Giovanni Haag 5 Moritz Heyer 10 Myron van Brederode
24 Dawid Kownacki
28 Justin Heekeren
31 Taylan Bulut 6 Ron Schallenberg 35 Marcin Kaminski 5 Derry Murkin
37 Max Grueger 8 Amin Younes
18 C. Antwi-Adjej 19 Kenan Karaman 29 Tobias Mohr
9 Moussa Sylla

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes

  • 3Andre Hoffmann
  • 12V. L. Fridriksson
  • 19Emmanuel Iyoha
  • 22Danny Schmidt
  • 26Florian Schock
  • 27Dennis Jastrzembski
  • 31Marcel Sobottka
  • 40Hamza Anhari
  • 45Karim Affo

Schalke 04 Substitutes

  • 7Paul Seguin
  • 10Pape Meissa Ba
  • 15Emil Hoejlund
  • 16Mauro Zalazar
  • 17Adrian Gantenbein
  • 23Mehmet Aydin
  • 30Anton Donkor
  • 34Michael Langer
  • 51Mertcan Ayhan

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

03 May 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 2-2 F. Dusseldorf
27 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 3-3 Nurnberg
19 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-1 F. Dusseldorf
13 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-2 F. Dusseldorf
05 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-0 Preussen Munster
30 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 F. Dusseldorf

Previous Schalke Lineups

03 May 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 0-2 Paderborn
27 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-1 Schalke 04
20 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-2 Hamburger SV
13 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Regensburg 2-0 Schalke 04
06 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Ulm
30 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 3-3 Schalke 04

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table

Type Name Info
Tim Rossmann Muscle
Jordy de Wijs Other

Schalke Injury Table

Type Name Info
Tomas Kalas Knock
Janik Bachmann Knock
Aris Bayindir Hamstring
Loris Karius Calf
Ralf Faehrmann Knee

Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 FC Koln 34 18 7 9 53:38 61
2 Hamburger SV 34 16 11 7 78:44 59
3 Elversberg 34 16 10 8 64:37 58
4 Paderborn 34 15 10 9 56:46 55
5 Magdeburg 34 14 11 9 64:52 53
6 F. Dusseldorf 34 14 11 9 57:52 53
7 Kaiserslautern 34 15 8 11 56:55 53
8 Karlsruher 34 14 10 10 57:55 52
9 Hannover 96 34 13 12 9 41:36 51
10 Nurnberg 34 14 6 14 60:57 48
11 Hertha BSC 34 12 8 14 49:51 44
12 Darmstadt 34 11 9 14 56:55 42
13 Greuther Furth 34 10 9 15 45:59 39
14 Schalke 04 34 10 8 16 52:62 38
15 Preussen Munster 34 8 12 14 40:43 36
16 Braunschweig 34 8 11 15 38:64 35
17 Ulm 34 6 12 16 36:48 30
18 Regensburg 34 6 7 21 23:71 25
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kaiserslautern 17 9 5 3 34:22 32
2 Hamburger SV 17 8 7 2 44:20 31
3 FC Koln 17 9 4 4 33:18 31
4 Hannover 96 17 8 7 2 23:15 31
5 Karlsruher 17 9 4 4 31:24 31
6 Elversberg 17 9 3 5 39:25 30
7 Darmstadt 17 8 4 5 29:20 28
8 Paderborn 17 8 3 6 30:23 27
9 Nurnberg 17 8 2 7 30:28 26
10 F. Dusseldorf 17 7 5 5 29:27 26
11 Greuther Furth 17 6 5 6 26:30 23
12 Braunschweig 17 6 5 6 22:26 23
13 Regensburg 17 6 5 6 14:19 23
14 Magdeburg 17 5 7 5 28:29 22
15 Schalke 04 17 6 3 8 31:35 21
16 Preussen Munster 17 4 7 6 17:17 19
17 Ulm 17 4 5 8 21:22 17
18 Hertha BSC 17 4 5 8 20:24 17