Fortuna Düsseldorf Schalke 04 betting prediction

The away team is currently in the 1^st position of the league, with 31 points won, after 10 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Preußen Münster, by (0‑0). In the last match, they won in a home match against Paderborn, by (2‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 7 away league matches Schalke 04 has a record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, so they have won 13 points out of 21 possible. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 14 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times but have turned the score around in 2. In the last 11 away matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (0'‑15'); they have conceded 4 of their 8 goals between minutes (46'‑60').

Schalke 04 seized the golden opportunity with the firmness of a team that knows exactly where it wants to go. By defeating the runner-up in the last round of the 2. Bundesliga, the team not only earned three precious points but also reaffirmed their identity as a legitimate contender for the title and the long-awaited return to the elite. The victory brought confidence, emotional momentum, and the feeling that the tactical setup has finally found stability. Now, riding high and with morale soaring, Schalke arrives to face Düsseldorf ready to impose its rhythm, test their strength, and show that the surge to the top is not a by chance but a conviction.

Confirmed Lineup: Loris Karius, Mertcan Ayhan, Hasan Kuruçay, Nikola Katic, Vitalie Becker, Kenan Karaman , Soufiane El-Faouzi, Paul Friedrich Pöpperl, Mika Tom Wallentowitz, Christopher Antwi-Adjei , Moussa Sylla.
Coach: T. Reis.