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