Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 displays impressive home form with a 77% win rate and a mere 0% loss rate at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2.15 goals per match while conceding only 0.69. The hosts also boast a superior home goal difference (+19) and a higher shot accuracy (14% vs 9%). Schalke 04, despite leading the table, performs significantly worse away from home - only a 46% win rate and as many as 31% losses, with an average of just 1.15 goals scored per away match. The form over the last five matches favors the visitors (2.2 PPG vs 1.6 PPG), which could contribute to a close encounter. Considering Darmstadt's home dominance and Schalke's weaker away disposition, I predict a victory for the hosts, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the league leader's quality.
Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Darmstadt 98 played Schalke 04 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Darmstadt 98: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Schalke 04: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Darmstadt 98 scores 1.85 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. Schalke 04 scores 1.42 and concedes 0.88. League average: 2.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Darmstadt 98 58%, Schalke 04 46%. Over 2.5: Darmstadt 98 58%, Schalke 04 46%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Schalke 04 has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.55. Darmstadt 98: 13.8 shots per match, Schalke 04: 13.7.
Match halves
Darmstadt 98: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 1.19. Schalke 04: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Darmstadt 98: 46-60 (12 goals). Schalke 04: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.91 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Darmstadt 98 displays impressive home form with a 77% win rate and a mere 0% loss rate at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2.15 goals per match while conceding only 0.69. The hosts also boast a superior home goal difference (+19) and a higher shot accuracy (14% vs 9%). Schalke 04, despite leading the table, performs significantly worse away from home - only a 46% win rate and as many as 31% losses, with an average of just 1.15 goals scored per away match. The form over the last five matches favors the visitors (2.2 PPG vs 1.6 PPG), which could contribute to a close encounter. Considering Darmstadt's home dominance and Schalke's weaker away disposition, I predict a victory for the hosts, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the league leader's quality.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Darmstadt 98 | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Schalke 04 is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Darmstadt 98 · 2.2 pts / match - 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.
Darmstadt 98 is 30% better for: goals scored per match.
1.85 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.42 goals / match - Schalke 04
Schalke 04 is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 0.88 goals / match - Schalke 04
Darmstadt 98 scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 matches).
Schalke 04 scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
Over / Under - Schalke 04
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.73 pts / match - Schalke 04
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Darmstadt 98
Schalke 04
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Darmstadt 98 | Liga | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.96 | 2.91 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 59% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 58% | 59% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 23% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 69% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | • 85% | 85% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Darmstadt 98 0 - 0 - 1 Schalke 04. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Darmstadt 98 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 Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04?
Darmstadt 98 score 1.85 goals per game on average and Schalke 04 1.42. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Darmstadt 98's matches and 46% of Schalke 04's.
What form are Darmstadt 98 and Schalke 04 in?
Over the last 5 games Darmstadt 98 have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Schalke 04 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Darmstadt 98 vs Schalke 04?
The statistical background for Darmstadt 98 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.