Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04 preview and prediction
The match
Dynamo Dresden host FC Schalke 04 in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday 28 October, with kick-off at 18:00 (WAT) at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Form guide
Dynamo Dresden's last 5: LWDLL Most recently they lost to Holstein Kiel 0–3 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
FC Schalke 04's last 5: DLLWD Most recently they drew with 1. FC Köln 0–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 6.5 goals: 3.0 for Dynamo Dresden and 3.5 for FC Schalke 04. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 96% likely and both teams score in 75% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Dynamo Dresden 32%, draw 21%, FC Schalke 04 47%.
Both teams to score: yes (75%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 75% chance at odds of 1.53, above our fair price of 1.33, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Dynamo Dresden 2–3 FC Schalke 04. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dynamo Dresden32%fair 3.14 · @3.25
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.40
FC Schalke 0447%fair 2.11 · @2.05
6.50Expected goals
2.99Dynamo Dresden xG
3.51FC Schalke 04 xG
75%Both score
96%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–35%
3–35%
2–44%
3–44%
2–24%
3–24%
From our goals model: Dynamo Dresden 3.0 – 3.5 FC Schalke 04 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Schalke 04 to win✗
47%
2.11
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
75%
1.33
1.53 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
99%
1.01
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
89%
1.13
–
Half-time result
FC Schalke 04 ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Schalke 04 / FT FC Schalke 04✗
33%
3.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
5%
20.66
–
Form
Dynamo Dresden – last 6
LWDLLD
25 Oct
@ Holstein Kiel
0–3
L
18 Oct
vs 1. FC Magdeburg
2–0
W
10 Oct
@ VfL Osnabrück
1–1
D
2 Oct
@ Teplice
0–2
L
19 Sep
vs Hertha BSC
1–2
L
12 Sep
@ Eintracht Braunschweig
2–2
D
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Schalke 04 – last 6
DLLWDW
24 Oct
@ 1. FC Köln
0–0
D
17 Oct
vs FSV Mainz 05
0–1
L
11 Oct
@ SC Freiburg
1–2
L
3 Oct
@ Austria Lustenau
1–0
W
20 Sep
vs SV Elversberg
0–0
D
11 Sep
@ Union Berlin
3–1
W
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dynamo Dresden and FC Schalke 04.
What is the prediction for Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?
On our numbers Dynamo Dresden have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 21% and FC Schalke 04 47%.
How many goals will there be in Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?
We expect about 6.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 96% likely and both teams score 75% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?
Our predicted score is Dynamo Dresden 2–3 FC Schalke 04, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 6.5 goals in total.
When is Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?
Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04 (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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