# Schalke 04 vs Preußen Münster | 2. Bundesliga | 19 April 2026

League leaders Schalke host a Preußen Münster side deep in relegation trouble, and the table gap tells most of the story. Schalke's home record has been quietly efficient rather than explosive — conceding under a goal per game and keeping a clean sheet in nearly half their home fixtures. They're not blowing teams away, but they're grinding results, which is exactly what a title-chasing side needs in April.

Münster arrive in wretched away form, winning just once on the road all season and conceding at nearly two goals per game away from home. Their defensive fragility is consistent, and they've offered little going forward in recent weeks.

This looks more one-sided than the sole H2H meeting — a draw — might suggest. The data points to a controlled Schalke win, likely without conceding. Münster's survival hopes make this a nervy occasion for visiting fans.