On Saturday, May 2nd, FC Schalke 04 will host Fortuna Dusseldorf in a 2. Bundesliga clash at the VELTINS-Arena. This highly anticipated encounter promises goals, with our experts predicting over 2.5 goals in the match. Kick-off is set for 14:30 as Schalke 04 looks to continue their impressive run of form.

Schalke 04 enters this home fixture on the back of a strong four-game winning streak. Their most recent victory saw them overcome Paderborn 3-2 away at Home Deluxe Arena. In that match, Miron Muslic's men boasted 56% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Dejan Ljubicic scoring two goals and Adil Aouchiche bagging the other.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, on the other hand, arrives with three consecutive away defeats. However, their last outing was a convincing 3-1 home victory against Dynamo Dresden at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The Flingeraner had just 34% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal, but Cedric Itten, Emmanuel Iyoha, and Luca Raimund were all on target, securing the home win.

Head-to-head encounters between these two teams have often been closely contested in the past. Schalke 04 emerged victorious in their last head-to-head clash, securing a 2-0 scoreline away at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Over the past 10 matches involving these teams, there have been five Fortuna wins, two Schalke victories, and three draws, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture.

In the current 2. Bundesliga table, Schalke 04 sits at the top with 64 points from 31 games, while Fortuna Dusseldorf is in 15th place with 34 points. Given the attacking prowess of both sides and Schalke's recent form, we recommend taking a chance on over 2.5 goals. The odds of -167 offer a nice return if this high-scoring outcome materializes.