Schalke vs Darmstadt Prediction 20 Sep 2024

⚽ 2. Bundesliga - Round 6 Preview

📅 20 Sep 2024

⏰ 17:30 GMT +1

🏟 Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen)

Schalke currently occupies 13th place in the standings with one win, one draw, and three losses from five matches. They have scored nine goals but conceded 11. At home, they have been inconsistent, winning one match and losing another, with a total score of 6:4. In their recent 2-0 defeat against Karlsruher, Kenan Karaman stood out with four goals this season, ranking 3rd in the top scorers table. Key players like Paul Seguin and Tobias Mohr have also been crucial in the last five matches.

Darmstadt, on the other hand, is 16th in the table, drawing two and losing three matches. They have struggled offensively, scoring just three goals while conceding 11. On the road, they’ve been poor, losing both away games with a 1:7 aggregate score. In their last 1-1 draw with Braunschweig, Isac Lidberg and Sergio Lopez were key players. However, they will miss Paul Will and Fabian Holland due to knee injuries. Schalke has won three of their last five meetings against Darmstadt, with the latest victory being a 5-2 win in April 2022.

Offensively, Schalke has the edge, scoring nine goals compared to Darmstadt's three. Both teams have struggled defensively, each conceding 11 goals so far. Schalke has been more disciplined defensively, allowing only 57 goal attempts compared to Darmstadt’s frequent inability to convert chances, having scored just 0.6 goals per match.

Where to watch Schalke vs Darmstadt?

📺 Link to watch Schalke vs Darmstadt Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Kenan Karaman (Schalke): A top goal scorer with four goals, currently ranking 3rd in the league.
• Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt): A key performer in attack for Darmstadt, despite the team’s struggles.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Schalke has scored at least one goal in all their last 10 matches against Darmstadt.
• Darmstadt has not won any of their last five matches this season.
• Schalke has not won in their last four matches this season.
• Darmstadt has lost both of their away matches so far.
• Darmstadt ranks among the top teams for corner kicks, averaging 7.8 per game.

💡 Schalke vs Darmstadt Prediction

Schalke’s attacking strength, especially at home, should be a decisive factor in this match. Darmstadt's struggles on the road, combined with a weak defense, will likely make it difficult for them to take control. Schalke’s ability to score consistently against Darmstadt gives them a clear advantage. Expect a high-scoring affair, with Schalke likely to come out on top.

Schalke vs Darmstadt Betting Tips

• Schalke to win
• Over 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score
• Kenan Karaman to score any time