FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04
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5 - 3
3.16
xG
1.52
Full Time
1. FC Magdeburg
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J. Hugonet
15'
E. Dzeko
39'
K. Karaman
49'
D. Ljubicic
65'
K. Karaman
68'
A. Nollenberger
17'
Mateusz Żukowski
53'
Mateusz Żukowski
84'
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Double chance : FC Schalke 04 or draw

Schalke 04's recent home form shows three losses in their last five matches, while Magdeburg's away form includes two wins and a draw in the same period.
The head-to-head from this season resulted in a 0-2 away win for Magdeburg.
Statistically, Magdeburg averages significantly higher possession (55%) and more shots per match (16.47) compared to Schalke's 41.94% possession and 12.47 shots.
The median match data further indicates Magdeburg typically generates more shots (10 vs. 8) and controls possession, with Schalke often seeing more yellow cards.

Last Updated: 09 Feb 2026 10:50 AM
starting lineups
6.2
22
K. Muller
6.5
16
M. N'Diaye
6.2
4
H. Kurucay
6.5
25
N. Katic
6.5
5
Timo Becker
7.9
24
Adil Aouchiche
6.6
6
R. Schallenberg
5.9
23
S. El-Faouzi
8.5
19
K. Karaman
9.5
10
E. Dzeko
7.9
21
D. Ljubicic
8.3
1
D. Reimann
5.9
5
T. Muller
5.5
16
M. Mathisen
5.5
24
J. Hugonet
7.3
17
A. Nollenberger
6.9
21
F. Michel
6.6
8
L. Ulrich
6
27
P. Hercher
7.3
23
Barış Atik
8.9
22
Mateusz Żukowski
6.7
10
N. Pesch
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for FC Schalke 04
M. Ayhan
72' Out: Timo Becker
72
Felipe Sánchez
72' Out: H. Kurucay
72
M. Sylla
72' Out: D. Ljubicic
72
C. Gomis
76' Out: E. Dzeko
76
Mika Wallentowitz
81' Out: Adil Aouchiche
81
Substitutes for 1. FC Magdeburg
Lubambo Musonda
46' Out: N. Pesch
46
S. Gnaka
46' Out: M. Mathisen
46
R. Ghrieb
76' Out: P. Hercher
76
R. Tachie
76' Out: Barış Atik
76
H. Bockhorn
85' Out: A. Nollenberger
85
statistics
48 Ball Possession 52
5 Goals 3
3.16 Expected Goals 1.52
match facts

REFEREE

T. Gerach

STADIUM

Veltins Arena

LOCATION

Gelsenkirchen

  • Schalke 04 hosts Magdeburg at the Veltins Arena in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Magdeburg won the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier this season.
  • Schalke's recent home form is poor, with three losses in their last five matches.
  • Magdeburg's away form is mixed, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five.
  • Schalke averages just 0.65 goals per match this season.
  • Magdeburg also struggles for goals, averaging 0.62 per match.
  • Despite lower goal averages, Magdeburg averages more shots per game (16.47) than Schalke (12.47).
  • Magdeburg typically dominates possession with a season average of 55%.
  • Schalke's median possession in matches is 60%, suggesting a wide variance in their games.
  • The median shot count is relatively low (Schalke 8, Magdeburg 10).
  • Schalke's matches have a median of 2 yellow cards for them, indicating a potentially physical approach.
  • Both teams have shown difficulty in converting chances into consistent results.
Last Updated: 09 Feb 2026 10:50 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
28 Corners 28
88 Fouls 56
4 Offsides 8
98 Shots 83
44 Shots on Goal 35
13 Yellow Cards 11
0 Red Cards 1
15 Goals 16
16 Goals Conceded 15
1 Clean Sheets 1
last matches
2. bundesliga standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#1
30
18
7
5
19
61
#13
30
10
3
17
-7
33