Schalke 04 vs Greuther Fürth prediction 26.09.2025 | 2. Bundesliga

Schalke’s form has been mixed this season: they have secured some impressive results but also dropped points in matches where expectations were higher. Over their last six league fixtures, they have recorded four wins and two defeats, showing they are capable of strong performances but still lack consistent reliability. Even so, with 12 points from six matches, Schalke remain firmly in the promotion race, sitting just one point behind the leading trio of Darmstadt, Elversberg, and Hannover 96. Apart from a narrow 1-0 loss to Kiel, they have won three of their last four league games, underlining their potential to build momentum.

On the injury front, Schalke have several players unavailable or struggling. Key defenders Tomáš Kalas and Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara are out: Kalas has a knee injury, whereas Amoussou-Tchibara is sidelined with a cruciate ligament issue.

Furth have had a mixed campaign so far. They have shown attacking ambition - Furth have scored 13 goals in six matches - but their defensive record lags behind, conceding 15 times in that span. Their away performances have been reasonably promising: two wins from three away games is a solid return, which suggests they are not afraid to play on the front foot even when not at home. In the most recent away fixture, they have scored three times to beat Bielefeld 3-1.

In terms of injury concerns, there are fewer high-profile absences for Furth. Their roster seems more stable compared to Schalke at the moment and with Felix Klaus (5 goals) and Noel Futkeu (5 goals), they can really test Schalke’s defensive stability on Friday.