FC Schalke 04 is set to host Fortuna Dusseldorf at the VELTINS-Arena in a crucial 2. Bundesliga clash. The match will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, at 14:30, promising an exciting battle for vital points.

A high-scoring affair is anticipated for this encounter. The prediction points towards Over 2.5 Goals, which presents an attractive betting option given the attacking prowess of both teams. The odds for this outcome are quite favorable.

Schalke 04 is in excellent form, having won their last four games consecutively. Their most recent victory was a narrow 3-2 away win against Paderborn at the Home Deluxe Arena, with Dejan Ljubicic scoring twice and Adil Aouchiche adding another. The Royal Blues demonstrated 56% possession and seven shots on target.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, on the other hand, has suffered three straight away defeats. However, they secured a convincing 3-1 home victory against Dynamo Dresden at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Cedric Itten, Emmanuel Iyoha, and Luca Raimund were on target for the Flingeraner, who managed six shots on goal despite only 34% possession.

In their head-to-head encounters, Schalke 04 won the last match-up away with a 2-0 scoreline. The history of the last ten games shows a slight dominance by Fortuna Dusseldorf with five wins compared to Schalke's two victories and three draws.

In the current 2. Bundesliga standings, Schalke 04 sits at the top after 31 games with 64 points, stemming from 19 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. Fortuna Dusseldorf occupies 15th place with 34 points from 10 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses.