Our Darmstadt vs Schalke Prediction: 1-1
Darmstadt vs Schalke in the Germany DFB Pokal is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 29, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Darmstadt vs Schalke prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Darmstadt's Last Match – Schalke vs Darmstadt
After suffering a 0-1 Germany Bundesliga II loss to Schalke, Darmstadt must win to get back on track. In that match, Darmstadt recorded 61% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Schalke | 39% | 6 (2) | 1.83 | 53 |
 Darmstadt | 61% | 2 (2) | 0.44 | 35 |
Schalke's Last Match – Schalke vs Darmstadt
Schalke will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Germany Bundesliga II win against Darmstadt on October 24. In that match, Schalke controlled 39% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalke | 39% | 6 (2) | 1.83 | 53 |
| Darmstadt | 61% | 2 (2) | 0.44 | 35 |
Darmstadt vs Schalke Stats
Key Stats
| Darmstadt | Schalke | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.42 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Darmstadt are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Schalke average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Darmstadt 12-7
Schalke 14-8
What are the odds for this match?
Darmstadt to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.3
Schalke to win: @3