Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04: match statistics
Schalke 04 occupies the top spot in the table and presents significantly better form than Greuther Fürth, who are placed 18th. The hosts have a very poor home record with only 27% wins and as many as 45% losses, conceding an average of 2.27 goals per match. Schalke wins half of their away matches (50%) and keeps a clean sheet in half the cases, conceding only 0.75 goals on average. The difference in defensive quality is key – xG Against for Schalke (1.22) is much better than for Fürth (1.69). The positive goal difference of the visitors (+5) compared to the negative one of the hosts (-9) and higher efficiency in the last five matches (1.6 PPG vs 1.4 PPG) speak for a Schalke 04 win.
Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Greuther Fürth played against Schalke 04 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Greuther Fürth has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Schalke 04 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Greuther Fürth scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 2.35. Schalke 04 scores 1.43 and allows 0.87. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Greuther Fürth's games and 43% of Schalke 04's. The Over 2.5 rates are 74% and 48%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Schalke 04 has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.22 per game. Greuther Fürth takes 11.1 shots per game, while Schalke 04 takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Greuther Fürth leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Greuther Fürth's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Schalke 04, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Schalke 04 occupies the top spot in the table and presents significantly better form than Greuther Fürth, who are placed 18th. The hosts have a very poor home record with only 27% wins and as many as 45% losses, conceding an average of 2.27 goals per match. Schalke wins half of their away matches (50%) and keeps a clean sheet in half the cases, conceding only 0.75 goals on average. The difference in defensive quality is key – xG Against for Schalke (1.22) is much better than for Fürth (1.69). The positive goal difference of the visitors (+5) compared to the negative one of the hosts (-9) and higher efficiency in the last five matches (1.6 PPG vs 1.4 PPG) speak for a Schalke 04 win.
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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
| Greuther Fürth | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.30 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Greuther Fürth · 1.6 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 170% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.35 goals / game - Greuther Fürth · 0.87 goals / game - Schalke 04
Greuther Fürth scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 meczów).
Schalke 04 scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Greuther Fürth keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 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 - Greuther Fürth
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 162% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.65 pts / game - Greuther Fürth · 1.7 pts / game - Schalke 04
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Greuther Fürth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Greuther Fürth
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
| Greuther Fürth | Liga | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.83 | 2.90 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 59% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 24% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 84% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Greuther Fürth's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Schalke 04. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Greuther Fürth 1:1 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 Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04?
Greuther Fürth score 1.48 goals per game on average and Schalke 04 1.43. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Greuther Fürth's matches and 43% of Schalke 04's.
What form are Greuther Fürth and Schalke 04 in?
Over the last 5 games Greuther Fürth have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Schalke 04 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04?
The statistical background for Greuther Fürth vs Schalke 04 — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.