Darmstadt vs Schalke 04 – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

21/03/2026 at 15:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor (Darmstadt).

2. Bundesliga - Round 27
Referee: Hartmann R. (Ger)
Where to Watch on TV:


Africa	StarTimes App, Startimes Sports Focus
Argentina	Disney+, ESPN, FOX Sports
Armenia	Fast Sports
Australia	beIN Connect, ESPN
Austria	RTL Nitro, Sky Go Austria, Sky Sport Austria Top Event, Sky Sport Bundesliga 2
Brazil	Canal GOAT
Bulgaria	Nova Sport
Canada	DAZN Canada
Colombia	ESPN
Croatia	SportKlub 1
Denmark	Viaplay
Finland	Veikkaus TV, Viaplay
France	beIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 7, Free
Germany	RTL Nitro, Sky Go Germany, Sky Sport Bundesliga 2, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event, WOW
Greece	Nova Sports 3
Hong-kong	beIN Connect, beIN Sports 2, beIN SPORTS MAX, Now Player
Hungary	Arena 4
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Israel	Sport 4
Italy	NOW TV, SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport 253
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Malaysia	beIN Connect, beIN Sports 3, beIN SPORTS MAX, Sooka
Malta	GO TV, TSN Malta 7
Mexico	Sky Sport
Netherlands	Viaplay
New-zealand	beIN Connect
North-macedonia	MaxTV GO
Norway	TV2 Play, Viaplay, V Sport 2
Peru	Disney+, ESPN
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Poland	Eleven Sports 3
Portugal	DAZN / App
Romania	Prima Sport PPV 2
Saudi-arabia	MBC Shahid
Serbia	Arena Sport 3
Singapore	beIN Sports 3, beIN SPORTS MAX
Slovakia	Sport TV2
Spain	DAZN Espana
Sweden	Viaplay
Switzerland	Sky Sport Bundesliga 2, Sky Sport Top Event
Thailand	beIN Connect, beIN Sports 3, beIN SPORTS MAX
Turkey	S Sport+, Tivibu Spor 3
Uruguay	Disney+
Usa	ESPN App, ESPN+
Venezuela	Disney+, ESPN
World	Onefootball

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
1.35	2.31
Ball possession
61%	39%
Total shots
10	16
Shots on target
4	7
Big chances
3	3
Corner kicks
11	5
Passes
76% (336/443)	65% (182/282)
Yellow cards
1	2
Expected goals (xG)
1.35	2.31
xG on target (xGOT)
0.79	1.95
Total shots
10	16
Shots on target
4	7
Shots off target
4	6
Blocked shots
2	3
Shots inside the box
8	10
Shots outside the box
2	6
Hit the woodwork
0	1
Headed goals
0	1
Big chances
3	3
Corner kicks
11	5
Touches in opposition box
21	20
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
2	1
Free kicks
16	15
Passes
76% (336/443)	65% (182/282)
Long passes
45% (36/80)	30% (17/57)
Passes in final third
48% (38/80)	49% (51/104)
Crosses
15% (3/20)	38% (6/16)
Expected assists (xA)
0.56	0.65
Throw ins
18	28
Fouls
15	16
Tackles
50% (4/8)	33% (5/15)
Duels won
52	52
Clearances
34	33
Interceptions
8	5
Errors leading to shot
1	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper saves
6	3
xGOT faced
1.95	0.79
Goals prevented
0.95	0.79

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 1)
29', Marseiler L. ↓, Corredor K. ↑,
44', 0 - 1, Sylla M. ⚽,
45+4', Becker T. 🟨,
45+5', 1 - 1, Lidberg I. ⚽, Pfeiffer P. (A),
45+6', Karaman K. 🟨,
2nd Half (0 - 0)
79', Ljubicic D. ↓, Bachmann J. ↑,
79', Sylla M. ↓, Gomis C. ↑,
83', Nurnberger F. ↓, Petretta R. ↑,
83', Richter M. ↓, Schmidt N. ↑,
90+1', Klefisch K. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning

Darmstadt
36.7%

Draw
28.3%

Schalke 04
35%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

40.4%

26.4%

33.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.9%

27.4%

32%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Darmstadt has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.7%)

Schalke 04 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.8%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Darmstadt than the current prediction. (+5.2%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Darmstadt, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Schalke 04 than the current prediction. (-3%)

Darmstadt - Schalke 04 Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.57 ↑ (2.27)	3.34 ↓ (3.48)	2.69 ↓ (2.77)	6.1% (9%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.50

What is the prediction for Darmstadt - Schalke 04?

Users Predictions: 14 users predict this event. Darmstadt will win (votes: 5 - 35.7%). Schalke will win (votes: 2 - 14.3%). It will Tie (votes: 7 - 50%).
Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 23.8% – 76.2%.

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .

BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.

Preview Facts

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Darmstadt won 3.
Darmstadt has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
Schalke is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
Darmstadt may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
There will not play in Darmstadt: Bader M. (Knee Injury) Bialek B. (Ankle Injury)
There will not play in Schalke: Becker V. (Knock) Dzeko E. (Red Card) Gantenbein A. (Calf Injury) Hojlund E. (Heel Injury) Kalas T. (Lacking Match Fitness) Lasme B. (Knee Injury) Leonard D. (Ankle Injury) Matriciani H. (Knee Injury) Porath F. (Inactive)
In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Darmstadt won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 22:21. (average 2:1.9).
Including home matches between the teams, Darmstadt won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 1.8:1.8).

How many head-to-head matches has Darmstadt won against Schalke 04?

Darmstadt has won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Schalke 04 won against Darmstadt?

Schalke 04 has won 1 of their last 4 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Darmstadt - Schalke 04 were as follows:

29.10.2025 Darmstadt - Schalke 04 4:0

24.10.2025 Schalke 04 - Darmstadt 1:0

23.02.2025 Darmstadt - Schalke 04 2:0

20.09.2024 Schalke 04 - Darmstadt 3:5

Latest results of Darmstadt

13.03.2026 Magdeburg - Darmstadt 1:1 ✺

07.03.2026 Darmstadt - Holstein Kiel 2:0 ✺

27.02.2026 Dynamo Dresden - Darmstadt 3:1 ✺

21.02.2026 Darmstadt - Fortuna Düsseldorf 2:1 ✺

14.02.2026 Eintracht Braunschweig - Darmstadt 2:2 ✺

Latest results of Schalke 04

15.03.2026 Schalke 04 - Hannover 2:2 ✺

06.03.2026 Schalke 04 - Arminia Bielefeld 1:0 ✺

28.02.2026 Greuther Fürth - Schalke 04 1:1 ✺

21.02.2026 Schalke 04 - Magdeburg 5:3 ✺

15.02.2026 Holstein Kiel - Schalke 04 1:2 ✺

German 2 Bundesliga Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke ✔	32	20	7	5	49:28	21	67
2	Elversberg	32	17	8	7	60:36	24	59
3	Hannover	32	16	10	6	56:40	16	58
4	Paderborn	32	17	7	8	55:43	12	58
5	Darmstadt	32	13	12	7	56:42	14	51
6	Hertha Berlin	32	13	9	10	44:37	7	48
7	Kaiserslautern	32	14	4	14	49:47	2	46
8	Karlsruher SC	32	12	7	13	50:60	-10	43
9	Nurnberg	32	11	9	12	41:42	-1	42
10	Holstein Kiel	32	11	8	13	42:43	-1	41
11	Bochum	32	10	10	12	46:45	1	40
12	SG Dynamo Dresden	32	10	8	14	51:50	1	38
13	Arminia Bielefeld	32	9	9	14	47:48	-1	36
14	Magdeburg	32	11	3	18	49:56	-7	36
15	Braunschweig	32	9	7	16	34:52	-18	34
16	Dusseldorf	32	10	4	18	30:49	-19	34
17	Greuther Furth	32	9	7	16	45:66	-21	34
18	Preussen Munster	32	6	11	15	37:57	-20	29

      Promotion ~ Bundesliga
      Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Promotion: )
      2. Bundesliga (Relegation)
      Relegation ~ 3. Liga

Clinched Spots for Teams

Schalke is Qualified for Bundesliga