Stadium
VELTINS-Arena
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Lineups
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Match Preview: Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
Schalke 04 and Fortuna Dusseldorf square off at VELTINS-Arena at 1:30 PM May 3, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the 2. Bundesliga.
Schalke 04 enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Fortuna Dusseldorf have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.
Historically, Fortuna Dusseldorf lead the rivalry with 5 wins over Schalke 04's 2. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Schalke 04 edged it 0-2.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Schalke 04 may hold the edge at VELTINS-Arena, but Fortuna Dusseldorf's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.