Our Schalke vs Magdeburg Prediction: 1-1
Schalke vs Magdeburg in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Schalke vs Magdeburg 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
Schalke's Last Match – Holstein Kiel vs Schalke
Schalke will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Germany Bundesliga II victory over Holstein Kiel on February 15. In that match, Schalke recorded 45% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Holstein Kiel | 55% | 9 (5) | 1.33 | 52 |
 Schalke | 45% | 10 (9) | 3.12 | 61 |
Magdeburg's Last Match – Magdeburg vs Arminia Bielefeld
Magdeburg must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Germany Bundesliga II defeat against Arminia Bielefeld on February 15 and regain momentum. In that match, Magdeburg recorded 60% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magdeburg | 60% | 13 (2) | 1.55 | 61 |
 Arminia Bielefeld | 40% | 8 (5) | 1.14 | 51 |
Schalke vs Magdeburg Stats
Key Stats
| Schalke | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Schalke are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Magdeburg average 2.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Schalke 12-10
Magdeburg 21-19
What are the odds for this match?
Schalke to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.5
Magdeburg to win: @3.1
Lineups
Schalke (4-2-3-1) : Kevin Muller, Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Moussa N’Diaye, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Dejan Ljubicic, Kenan Karaman, Adil Aouchiche, Edin Dzeko
Magdeburg (3-4-3) : Dominik Reimann, Jean Hugonet, Marcus Mathisen, Tobias Muller, Philipp Hercher, Laurin Ulrich, Falko Michel, Alexander Nollenberger, Noah Pesch, Mateusz Zukowski, Baris Atik
Schalke 
Paderborn 
Hannover 96 
Elversberg 
Darmstadt 
Hertha Berlin 
Kaiserslautern 
Karlsruher SC 
Nurnberg 
Bochum 
Dynamo Dresden 
Holstein Kiel 
Arminia Bielefeld 
Fortuna Dusseldorf 
Magdeburg 
Eintracht Braunschweig 
Greuther Furth 
SC Preussen Munster