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Schalke vs Elversberg Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Match Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Gelsenkirchen, VELTINS-Arena |
Two clubs promoted together head in opposite directions when Schalke host Elversberg at the VELTINS-Arena, and this Schalke vs Elversberg prediction leans on a fixture built for goals.
Schalke sit 11th after collecting their first league win of the season, a 3-1 away success against Union Berlin. Miron Muslic's men will fancy their chances back on home soil.
Elversberg, up in sixth, have already beaten Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach this term. Vincent Wagner's side ran reigning champions Bayern Munich close before a late Harry Kane goal settled it.
Both sides are firing at either end, and with Schalke favoured at home this looks a fixture where the net bulges more than once.
Schalke vs Elversberg Form
Schalke arrive off the back of that 3-1 win at Union Berlin, their first since promotion, lifting them to 11th. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in nine of Schalke's last 10 Bundesliga games, so this is not a side that keeps things quiet. Counter attacks and chance creation are their strengths, with Kenan Karaman and Moussa Sylla leading the line.
Elversberg are the surprise package, up in sixth after wins over Leverkusen and Gladbach before pushing Bayern Munich close. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Elversberg's last three Bundesliga games, but they have conceded at least two in each of those three. Maurice Krattenmacher and David Mokwa have each scored in two of their last three appearances.
Schalke vs Elversberg Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Schalke: Dejan Ljubicic (Injured/out), Aurele Gantenbein (Unfit), Bryan Lasme (Unfit)
Elversberg: Francis Onyeka (Injured/doubtful), Tom Zimmerschied (Unfit)
Schalke
Ron Schallenberg has served his two-match suspension and returns to the squad, while Junior Ebimbe should come back into the side on Sunday. Dejan Ljubicic faces a spell on the sidelines, with Aurele Gantenbein and Bryan Lasme also unavailable.
Elversberg
Elversberg will make a late call on Francis Onyeka after he picked up a knock against Bayern Munich, so he remains doubtful. Expect Maurice Krattenmacher to step into the attack, with Tom Zimmerschied unfit for the trip to the VELTINS-Arena.
Schalke vs Elversberg Predicted Lineup
Schalke
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Karius; Kuruçay, Katic, Becker; Gosens, Tanaka, El-Faouzi, Ebimbe; Aouchiche, Karaman; Sylla
Elversberg
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Kristof; Günther, Rohr, Pinckert, Gyamerah; Poreba, Keidel; Krattenmacher, Onyeka, Petkov; Mokwa
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Schalke vs Elversberg Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in nine of Schalke's last 10 games in the Bundesliga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Elversberg's last three games in the Bundesliga.
Elversberg have conceded at least two goals in each of their last three Bundesliga matches.
There have been 29+ shots taken in three of Elversberg's last three Bundesliga matches.
Maurice Krattenmacher and David Mokwa have each scored in two of their last three Bundesliga appearances.
Schalke vs Elversberg Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Schalke are the home favourites at 13/14 with Unibet, and with a projected 3.8 total goals this shapes up as an open, high-scoring afternoon. Elversberg score but leak at the other end, so we like the hosts to edge it in a game that flows both ways. Our Schalke vs Elversberg betting odds guide points squarely towards goals.
Best Bets
Back Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The forecast is for 3.8 total goals in this one, and the numbers back it up: Schalke have seen over 2.5 goals in nine of their last 10 Bundesliga outings, while Elversberg have shipped at least two in each of their last three. Both defences are there to be got at.
Back Maximilian Rohr Over 2.5 in the Player Tackles market. Elversberg's centre-back is in for a busy shift against a Schalke attack projected to create plenty, and with the visitors expected to spend spells defending, Rohr should be kept honest. The engine room work rate makes his tackle count a strong angle.
Schalke vs Elversberg Bet Builder
Our four-leg Schalke vs Elversberg bet builder tips backs Schalke to win, Edin Dzeko to score anytime, both teams to score, and Lukas Petkov to be shown a card.
Schalke are the favourites on home soil and got off the mark with that win at Union Berlin, so the hosts to take the points anchors the slip.
Edin Dzeko spearheads the Schalke attack and offers a constant goalscoring threat in the final third, making the veteran a natural anytime pick.
Both teams to score reads well given Elversberg have conceded at least two in their last three, while Krattenmacher and Mokwa have each netted in two of their last three.
Lukas Petkov gets stuck into contested challenges across the pitch, and against a stubborn, direct Schalke side he is a fair shout to see a card.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 11/1 elsewhere.
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Schalke vs Elversberg Talking Points
There is a proper story to this one. Elversberg midfielder Felix Keidel has just become the first active player in the club's history to be called up to the German senior side, named by Jürgen Klopp for the UEFA Nations League, a remarkable rise for the newly promoted outfit. Schalke, meanwhile, handed 18-year-old Luca Vozar his first professional contract this month after his senior debut, a sign of the youth coming through. Referee Robin Braun takes charge at the VELTINS-Arena, and with both sides carrying attacking threat and leaky defences, our Schalke vs Elversberg best bets lean firmly towards an entertaining afternoon.
Schalke vs Elversberg Predictions FAQs
When is the Schalke vs Elversberg German Bundesliga game?
Schalke vs Elversberg kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 16:30 UK time.
Where is Schalke vs Elversberg being played?
The match is being played at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
What competition is Schalke vs Elversberg in?
Schalke vs Elversberg is a German Bundesliga fixture.
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