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DFB-Pokal · round of 32 · 28 October 2026 · 17:00

Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: prediction, odds and betting tip – 28 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

1Dynamo Dresden3.40
XDraw3.75
2FC Schalke 042.20

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Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Dynamo Dresden welcome FC Schalke 04 on 28 October 2026 · 17:00 at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion (Dresden), and the referee is W. Haslberger. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.

Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
FC Schalke 04 -0.25 (Asian handicap)
1.93
Chance 52% · confidence medium

Wins: FC Schalke 04 win. Half lost (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: FC Schalke 04 lose.

Second tip · Goals
Under 3.5 goals
1.55
Chance 63% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
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Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Dynamo Dresden average 6.0 goals for and 0.0 against, compared with 5.0 for and 2.0 against for FC Schalke 04.
  2. Form in the competition. Dynamo Dresden: 1W 0D 0L, goals 6–0; FC Schalke 04: 1W 0D 0L, goals 5–2.
  3. Head to head. In 6 previous meetings, Dynamo Dresden have taken 2 wins to FC Schalke 04's 3 wins, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 7–9.

What to expect

In our view FC Schalke 04 hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.2%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.

On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.55), which we give a 63% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 61%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 58%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 6; Dynamo Dresden 2 wins, 1 draw, FC Schalke 04 3 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 2.7 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Dynamo Dresden 6–0, FC Schalke 04 5–2.
  4. Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
  5. Unavailable: Dynamo Dresden 0, FC Schalke 04 0.

Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes

Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 61%, top price 1.53). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Dynamo Dresden: no absences. FC Schalke 04 will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available3.403.752.20
Market average3.193.532.11
Lowest odds2.823.302.00
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.211.1779.3%
Over 2.5 goals1.661.6357.7%
Under 2.5 goals2.322.2242.3%
Over 3.5 goals2.602.5237.0%
BTTS – yes1.531.5161.3%
BTTS – no2.552.4038.7%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 28/10/26, 16:29. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.4%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Dynamo Dresden 1–1 FC Schalke 04, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Form in the competition: Dynamo Dresden 1W 0D 0L (6:0), FC Schalke 04 1W 0D 0L (5:2).
  • H2H: 6 matches: Dynamo Dresden 2W 1D 3L, goals 7–9.
  • Absences: Dynamo Dresden 0, FC Schalke 04 0.

Who will win Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?

Dynamo Dresden29%
Draw26%
FC Schalke 0444%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals79.3% · fair odds 1.26 · best 1.21
Likely
Draw or FC Schalke 04 (X2)70.7% · fair odds 1.41 · best 1.35
Likely
Under 3.5 goals63.0% · fair odds 1.59 · best 1.55
Likely
Both teams to score: yes61.3% · fair odds 1.63 · best 1.53
Likely
Over 2.5 goals57.7% · fair odds 1.73 · best 1.66
Possible
FC Schalke 04 to win44.3% · fair odds 2.26 · best 2.20
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals42.3% · fair odds 2.36 · best 2.32
Outsider
Both teams to score: no38.7% · fair odds 2.59 · best 2.55
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals37.0% · fair odds 2.70 · best 2.60
Outsider
Dynamo Dresden to win29.3% · fair odds 3.41 · best 3.40
Outsider
Draw26.4% · fair odds 3.78 · best 3.75
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 2.05 · Under 1.72
probability of over 45.7%

Correct score tips

1 : 111.2%
1 : 29.3%
0 : 18.6%
2 : 17.3%
0 : 27.1%
1 : 06.8%

Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: injuries and missing players

Dynamo Dresden

  • No reported absences

FC Schalke 04

  • No reported absences

Team news can still change before the game.

Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04: last matches of both teams

Dynamo Dresden

W 6/11/26 · Dynamo Dresden 3–0 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
L 1/11/26 · Hannover 96 2–1 Dynamo Dresden
L 25/10/26 · Holstein Kiel 3–0 Dynamo Dresden
W 18/10/26 · Dynamo Dresden 2–0 1. FC Magdeburg
D 10/10/26 · VfL Osnabrück 1–1 Dynamo Dresden

FC Schalke 04

L 31/10/26 · FC Schalke 04 0–2 RB Leipzig
D 24/10/26 · 1. FC Köln 0–0 FC Schalke 04
L 17/10/26 · FC Schalke 04 0–1 FSV Mainz 05
L 11/10/26 · SC Freiburg 2–1 FC Schalke 04
D 20/9/26 · FC Schalke 04 0–0 SV Elversberg

Team comparison

Dynamo DresdenFC Schalke 04
50%Form50%
55%Attack45%
100%Defence0%
29%Head to head71%
36%Goals64%
42.5%Overall57.5%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

Dynamo DresdenW
FC Schalke 04W

Head to head

All matches
2Dynamo Dresden
1Draws
3FC Schalke 04
28/10/26 · Dynamo Dresden 2–0 FC Schalke 04
7/2/26 · FC Schalke 04 2–2 Dynamo Dresden
31/8/25 · Dynamo Dresden 0–1 FC Schalke 04
1/4/22 · Dynamo Dresden 1–2 FC Schalke 04
23/10/21 · FC Schalke 04 3–0 Dynamo Dresden
18/8/14 · Dynamo Dresden 2–1 FC Schalke 04

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.4%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?

FC Schalke 04 -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.93); Under 3.5 goals (1.55).

Who will win Dynamo Dresden vs FC Schalke 04?

Our estimate gives Dynamo Dresden a 29% chance of winning, the draw 26% and FC Schalke 04 44%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 28 October 2026 at 17:00, venue Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, Dresden. Referee: W. Haslberger.

Who will be missing?

Dynamo Dresden: no absences. FC Schalke 04: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.66) and under 2.5 goals at 42% (odds 2.32).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 61% (odds 1.53).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (11.2%), then 1–2 (9.3%) and 0–1 (8.6%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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