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
Key match information
Schalke 04 played Arminia Bielefeld in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 6 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Schalke 04: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Arminia Bielefeld: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Schalke 04 scores 1.42 and concedes 0.88 goals per match. Arminia Bielefeld scores 1.50 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Schalke 04 46%, Arminia Bielefeld 58%. Over 2.5: Schalke 04 46%, Arminia Bielefeld 50%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Arminia Bielefeld has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.54. Schalke 04: 13.4 shots per match, Arminia Bielefeld: 14.3.
Match halves
Schalke 04: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.79. Arminia Bielefeld: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Schalke 04: 76-90+ (10 goals). Arminia Bielefeld: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Schalke 04 is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Schalke 04 · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Schalke 04 · 1.5 goals / match - Arminia Bielefeld
Schalke 04 is 57% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.88 goals / match - Schalke 04 · 1.38 goals / match - Arminia Bielefeld
Schalke 04 scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Arminia Bielefeld keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Arminia Bielefeld scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 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 - Schalke 04
Over / Under - Arminia Bielefeld
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / match - Schalke 04 · 1.25 pts / match - Arminia Bielefeld
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% 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.
Arminia Bielefeld - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Schalke 04
Arminia Bielefeld
* 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
| Schalke 04 | Liga | Arminia Bielefeld | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Schalke 04 1 - 0 - 0 Arminia Bielefeld. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.