Schalke 04 vs Darmstadt 98 - 2. Bundesliga Match
Betting Odds
1
1.90
52.4%
X
3.60
27.8%
2
3.90
25.6%
Match Details
Match Preview
Schalke 04 vs Darmstadt 98 Preview: 2. Bundesliga Clash
Schalke 04 will host Darmstadt 98 at Veltins-Arena on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 19:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting 2. Bundesliga encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Schalke 04 have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 1 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Darmstadt 98 have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 2 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record is evenly balanced between these two sides, with Schalke 04 winning 5, Darmstadt 98 winning 5, and 1 matches ending in draws from their last 11 encounters.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Schalke 04 are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Darmstadt 98 will likely deploy a 3-4-2-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
M. Bacher will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Friday, October 24, 2025, 19:30 UTC
- Venue: Veltins-Arena
- Competition: 2. Bundesliga
- Schalke 04 Position: 1st (37 pts)
- Darmstadt 98 Position: 3rd (33 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 11): Schalke 04 5W - 1D - 5W Darmstadt 98
- Referee: M. Bacher
