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
Key match information
Schalke 04 played Magdeburg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 5:3.
Current form
Schalke 04: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Magdeburg: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Schalke 04 scores 1.27 and concedes 0.77 goals per match. Magdeburg scores 1.41 and concedes 1.77. League average: 2.87 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Schalke 04 41%, Magdeburg 41%. Over 2.5: Schalke 04 45%, Magdeburg 55%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Magdeburg has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.48. Schalke 04: 13.0 shots per match, Magdeburg: 16.7.
Match halves
Schalke 04: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.68. Magdeburg: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Schalke 04: 76-90+ (10 goals). Magdeburg: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.87 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
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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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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.27 goals / match - Schalke 04 · 1.41 goals / match - Magdeburg
Schalke 04 is 130% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.77 goals / match - Schalke 04 · 1.77 goals / match - Magdeburg
Schalke 04 scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Magdeburg keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 matches).
Magdeburg scores in 59% of matches (13 of 22 matches), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 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 - Magdeburg
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 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / match - Schalke 04 · 1.05 pts / match - Magdeburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 59%. 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.
Magdeburg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 32%. 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 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Schalke 04
Magdeburg
* 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 | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Schalke 04 1 - 0 - 0 Magdeburg. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.