Schalke 04 vs Magdeburg: match statistics
Schalke 04, as the league leaders, display impressive home form with a 70% win rate and just 10% losses at their home ground. The hosts have a solid goal difference of +6 at home, conceding only 0.8 goals per game on average, which, combined with a 40% clean sheet rate, indicates a stable defense. Despite an even goal difference away from home (0) and an identical points per game in their last five matches (1.2 PPG), Magdeburg shows significant weakness in away games with a 45% loss rate and only 9% draws. The recent form of both teams is similar; however, Schalke's advantage in home statistics, higher xG (1.79 vs 1.56) along with lower xG Against (0.97 vs 1.71), and their top-of-the-table position speak in favor of a home win. Considering that Magdeburg fails to earn points in 36% of their away matches and concedes an average of 1.55 goals, I expect a Schalke victory, although the visitors could pose offensive challenges.
Schalke 04 vs Magdeburg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Schalke 04 played against Magdeburg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 5:3.
Recent form
Schalke 04 has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Magdeburg has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Schalke 04 scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 0.77. Magdeburg scores 1.41 and allows 1.77. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Schalke 04's games and 41% of Magdeburg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 55%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Magdeburg has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.48 per game. Schalke 04 takes 13.0 shots per game, while Magdeburg takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Magdeburg leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Schalke 04's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Magdeburg, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 58% 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 2.00 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, as the league leaders, display impressive home form with a 70% win rate and just 10% losses at their home ground. The hosts have a solid goal difference of +6 at home, conceding only 0.8 goals per game on average, which, combined with a 40% clean sheet rate, indicates a stable defense. Despite an even goal difference away from home (0) and an identical points per game in their last five matches (1.2 PPG), Magdeburg shows significant weakness in away games with a 45% loss rate and only 9% draws. The recent form of both teams is similar; however, Schalke's advantage in home statistics, higher xG (1.79 vs 1.56) along with lower xG Against (0.97 vs 1.71), and their top-of-the-table position speak in favor of a home win. Considering that Magdeburg fails to earn points in 36% of their away matches and concedes an average of 1.55 goals, I expect a Schalke victory, although the visitors could pose offensive challenges.
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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 | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
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.
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.
Magdeburg is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.41 goals / game - Magdeburg
Schalke 04 is 130% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.77 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.77 goals / game - Magdeburg
Schalke 04 scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Magdeburg keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Magdeburg scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 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 - Magdeburg
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 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 1.05 pts / game - Magdeburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 59%. 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.
Magdeburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 32%. 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 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Schalke 04
Magdeburg
* 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 | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.05 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 58% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 59% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 24% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 69% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 84% | ▼ 82% |
^ 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
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 Magdeburg. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Schalke 04 vs Magdeburg?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Schalke 04 5:3 Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg?
Schalke 04 score 1.27 goals per game on average and Magdeburg 1.41. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Schalke 04's matches and 41% of Magdeburg's.
What form are Schalke 04 and Magdeburg in?
Over the last 5 games Schalke 04 have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Magdeburg 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Schalke 04 vs Magdeburg?
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.