Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld: match statistics
Schalke 04 is displaying impressive form at their own stadium with a 73% win rate and a goal difference of +8 in home matches. The hosts occupy first place in the table and have won 4 of their last 5 home games, confirming their dominance. Arminia Bielefeld performs much worse on the road, winning just 17% of matches with a negative goal difference of -4 and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The disparity in quality is also evident in xG statistics, where Schalke achieves 1.66 in home attack against just 1.01 in defense, while the visitors have similar xG values (1.49 vs 1.46), indicating instability. Considering all factors, including form, table position, and head-to-head statistics, Schalke 04 is the decisive favorite for this meeting.
Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Schalke 04 played against Arminia Bielefeld in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Schalke 04 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Arminia Bielefeld has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Schalke 04 scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 0.88. Arminia Bielefeld scores 1.50 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Schalke 04's games and 58% of Arminia Bielefeld's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 50%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Arminia Bielefeld has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.54 per game. Schalke 04 takes 13.4 shots per game, while Arminia Bielefeld takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Arminia Bielefeld leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Schalke 04's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Arminia Bielefeld, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 60% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 is displaying impressive form at their own stadium with a 73% win rate and a goal difference of +8 in home matches. The hosts occupy first place in the table and have won 4 of their last 5 home games, confirming their dominance. Arminia Bielefeld performs much worse on the road, winning just 17% of matches with a negative goal difference of -4 and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The disparity in quality is also evident in xG statistics, where Schalke achieves 1.66 in home attack against just 1.01 in defense, while the visitors have similar xG values (1.49 vs 1.46), indicating instability. Considering all factors, including form, table position, and head-to-head statistics, Schalke 04 is the decisive favorite for this meeting.
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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
| Schalke 04 | Arminia Bielefeld | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
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.
1.6 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 1.4 pts / game - Arminia Bielefeld
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.
Arminia Bielefeld is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.5 goals / game - Arminia Bielefeld
Schalke 04 is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.38 goals / game - Arminia Bielefeld
Schalke 04 scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Arminia Bielefeld keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Arminia Bielefeld scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 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 - Schalke 04
Over / Under - Arminia Bielefeld
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 1.25 pts / game - Arminia Bielefeld
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 58%. 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.
Arminia Bielefeld - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Schalke 04
Arminia Bielefeld
* 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
| Schalke 04 | Liga | Arminia Bielefeld | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.90 | • 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 60% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 59% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 23% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 84% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Schalke 04's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Arminia Bielefeld. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Schalke 04 1:0 Arminia Bielefeld. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld?
Schalke 04 score 1.42 goals per game on average and Arminia Bielefeld 1.50. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Schalke 04's matches and 58% of Arminia Bielefeld's.
What form are Schalke 04 and Arminia Bielefeld in?
Over the last 5 games Schalke 04 have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Arminia Bielefeld 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld?
The statistical background for Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld — 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.