FC Schalke 04 vs Hamburger SV, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Schalke 04 vs Hamburger SV — 2. Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
- Hamburger SV 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Assistant 1 Dominik Schaal
- Assistant 2 Marcel Pelgrim
10 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 11 | 20 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 19 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | 17 |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 11 | 12 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | FC Energie Cottbus | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabrück | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 11 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 11 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Hamburger SV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | SSV Jahn Regensburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Mar | Hannover 96 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 2–4 | L |
| 05 Apr | 1. FC Nürnberg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV has kicked off!
- 3' Poor challenge from Paul Seguin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kees van Wonderen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Immanuel Pherai argues furiously but the card stands.
- 14' That is a card for Hamburger SV. Silvan Hefti will be fuming at that decision.
- 15' Assisted by Tobias Mohr with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ron Schallenberg makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Hamburger SV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Jean-Luc Dompe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' Immanuel Pherai is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Schalke 04 so far.
- 41' What a moment for Emir Sahiti! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Emir Sahiti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 46' FC Schalke 04 ring the changes. Max Gruger has done his job and it is now time for Tomas Kalas to step up.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dennis Hadzikadunic on 57 minutes.
- 60' FC Schalke 04 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adrian Gantenbein is hanging Mehmet-Can Aydin on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' Derry Murkin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 80' The travelling Hamburger SV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' GOAL! Moussa Sylla fires home to make it 2-2!
- 82' It is a substitution in Hamburger SV team. Ransford Konigsdorffer is replaced by Davie Selke on 82 minute.
- 83' Another change for Hamburger SV made on 83 minute. Emir Sahiti leaves to be changed by Fabio Balde.
- 84' Tobias Mohr makes way for Anton Donkor at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
- 89' FC Schalke 04 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamburger SV backline.
- 90' The referee shows FC Schalke 04 player a card on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets William Mikelbrencis as he departs to be replaced by Otto Stange.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Moussa Sylla ↓ Emil Hojlund 83'
-
7
Paul Seguin ↓ Janik Bachmann 60'
-
29
Tobias Mohr ↓ Anton Donkor 84'
- 19
- 35
- 6
- 28
- 23
- 5
- 31
-
37
Max Gruger ↓ Tomas Kalas 46'
Bench
-
26
Tomas Kalas ↑ 46'
- 34
- 25
- 8
-
14
Janik Bachmann ↑ 60'
-
30
Anton Donkor ↑ 84'
- 10
-
15
Emil Hojlund ↑ 83'
-
17
Adrian Gantenbein ↑ 60'
Coach
Kees van Wonderen
Hamburger SV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 23
- 14
- 1
- 5
- 7
-
29
Emir Sahiti ↓ Fabio Balde 83'
-
30
Silvan Hefti ↓ Robert Glatzel 46'
- 11
-
10
Immanuel Pherai ↓ Adam Karabec 46'
- 2
- 8
Bench
- 12
- 20
-
27
Davie Selke ↑ 82'
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↑ 46'
- 4
-
17
Adam Karabec ↑ 46'
- 6
-
49
Otto Stange ↑ 90'
-
45
Fabio Balde ↑ 83'
Coach
Merlin Polzin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Laszlo Benes | 3 |
| Emir Sahiti | 2 |
| Robert Glatzel | 2 |
| Marco Richter | 1 |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 |
| Thomas Ouwejan | 1 |
| Moussa Sylla | 1 |
| Simon Terodde | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
Hamburger SV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Hamburger SV xG
I would bet for:
FC Schalke 04 or Hamburger SV 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
59%
Draw or Hamburger SV
67%
FC Schalke 04 or Hamburger SV
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hamburger SV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | Hamburger SV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Hamburger SV keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

