FC Schalke 04 is gearing up for an exciting home fixture in the 2. Bundesliga as Fortuna Dusseldorf visits the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with kick-off set for 14:30. The Royal Blues, boasting an impressive run of four consecutive victories, are eager to maintain their strong form.

Most recently, FC Schalke 04 secured a 3-2 away win against Paderborn at the Home Deluxe Arena. In that match, Schalke delivered a strong performance, with Dejan Ljubicic scoring two goals and Adil Aouchiche adding the third to seal the victory.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, on the other hand, arrives with mixed feelings. While they recently enjoyed a 3-1 home victory against Dynamo Dresden at Merkur Spiel-Arena, the Flingeraner have suffered defeats in their last three away games. Cedric Itten, Emmanuel Iyoha, and Luca Raimund were the goalscorers for Fortuna against Dresden.

The head-to-head record between these two teams promises an intriguing contest. In their last ten encounters, Fortuna has claimed five wins, Schalke two, and there have been three draws. However, FC Schalke 04 won their most recent head-to-head match with a 2-0 away victory at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

A glance at the current 2. Bundesliga table shows FC Schalke 04 at the top with 64 points from 31 games, while Fortuna Dusseldorf sits in 15th place with 34 points. Given the attacking prowess of both sides, this match is expected to be rich in goals, with betting on Over 2.5 Goals considered a promising option.

Fans can look forward to a thrilling encounter where FC Schalke 04 will aim to demonstrate their home strength, and Fortuna Dusseldorf will try to end their away losing streak.