SV Darmstadt 98 vs FC Schalke 04

SV Darmstadt 98
d w l w d
1 - 1
1.34
xG
2.31
Full Time
FC Schalke 04
w w d w d
I. Lidberg
45'+5'
M. Sylla
44'
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Predictions

Double chance : SV Darmstadt 98 or draw

SV Darmstadt 98 hosts this match with a slight statistical edge, averaging 0.85 goals and 14.24 shots per game compared to FC Schalke 04's 0.65 goals and 12.47 shots.
Recent form shows both sides struggling, with Darmstadt taking one point from their last five matches and Schalke taking four.
The single head-to-head meeting this season resulted in a 1-0 away win for Schalke.
Median match data indicates Darmstadt typically generates more shot volume (10 to 7) but often with lower possession (38%), while Schalke's higher median possession (62%) has not translated into consistent results.

Last Updated: 09 Feb 2026 10:50 AM
starting lineups
 
M. Schuhen
 
Fabian Nürnberger
 
M. Maglica
 
P. Pfeiffer
 
S. Lopez
 
H. Akiyama
7
 
K. Klefisch
 
L. Marseiler
 
F. Hornby
 
M. Richter
7.3
 
I. Lidberg
 
Loris Karius
 
M. N'Diaye
 
H. Kurucay
 
N. Katic
6.9
 
Timo Becker
 
R. Schallenberg
 
S. El-Faouzi
 
Adil Aouchiche
5.9
 
K. Karaman
 
D. Ljubicic
6.9
 
M. Sylla
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for SV Darmstadt 98
K. Corredor
' Out: L. Marseiler
29
R. Petretta
' Out: Fabian Nürnberger
83
N. Schmidt
' Out: M. Richter
83
Substitutes for FC Schalke 04
J. Bachmann
' Out: D. Ljubicic
79
C. Gomis
79' Out: M. Sylla
79
statistics
61 Ball Possession 39
1 Goals 1
1.34 Expected Goals 2.31
match facts

REFEREE

R. Hartmann

STADIUM

Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor

LOCATION

Darmstadt

  • This is a 2. Bundesliga clash between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Schalke 04.
  • The match will be played at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
  • In the last meeting this season (Oct 2025), Schalke won 1-0.
  • Darmstadt's recent form is poor, with no wins in their last five matches (D2 L3).
  • Schalke have also struggled recently, losing four of their last five matches.
  • Darmstadt averages 0.85 goals per game, slightly higher than Schalke's 0.65.
  • Darmstadt averages more shots per game (14.24) compared to Schalke (12.47).
  • Darmstadt typically sees more of the ball, averaging 49.12% possession to Schalke's 41.94%.
  • In a recent match, Schalke dominated possession with a median of 62%.
  • Darmstadt's median shots in a recent game were 10, compared to Schalke's 7.
  • Discipline could be a factor; Darmstadt received 5 yellow cards in a recent match to Schalke's 1.
  • Both teams will be desperate for points to improve their form.
Last Updated: 09 Feb 2026 10:50 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
32 Corners 38
90 Fouls 79
14 Offsides 10
74 Shots 80
29 Shots on Goal 33
18 Yellow Cards 19
0 Red Cards 1
14 Goals 12
12 Goals Conceded 14
1 Clean Sheets 1
last matches
2. bundesliga standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#1
32
20
7
5
21
67
#5
32
13
12
7
14
51