Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Schalke 04: match statistics
Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Schalke 04: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Fortuna Düsseldorf played against Schalke 04 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on December 5, 2025. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Fortuna Düsseldorf has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Schalke 04 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Fortuna Düsseldorf scores 0.93 goals per game and allows 1.64. Schalke 04 scores 1.29 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's games and 36% of Schalke 04's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Schalke 04 has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.37 per game. Fortuna Düsseldorf takes 12.4 shots per game, while Schalke 04 takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Fortuna Düsseldorf leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Fortuna Düsseldorf's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Schalke 04, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Schalke 04 is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 2 pts / game - Schalke 04
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Schalke 04 is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
0.93 goals / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 1.29 goals / game - Schalke 04
Schalke 04 is 188% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 0.57 goals / game - Schalke 04
Fortuna Düsseldorf scores in 64% of games (9 of 14 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 50% (7 of 14 meczów).
Schalke 04 scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Fortuna Düsseldorf keeps a clean sheet in 14% (2 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Fortuna Düsseldorf
Over / Under - Schalke 04
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Schalke 04 is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Fortuna Düsseldorf · 1.79 pts / game - Schalke 04
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fortuna Düsseldorf - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Schalke 04
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | Liga | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.79 | ▼ 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Schalke 04?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Fortuna Düsseldorf 0:2 Schalke 04. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Schalke 04?
Fortuna Düsseldorf score 0.93 goals per game on average and Schalke 04 1.29. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Fortuna Düsseldorf's matches and 36% of Schalke 04's.
What form are Fortuna Düsseldorf and Schalke 04 in?
Over the last 5 games Fortuna Düsseldorf have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Schalke 04 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Schalke 04?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.