FC Koln vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Feb 2025

We’re Expecting a Win for Koln

We’re confident of an Koln win when they go up against Schalke. We will therefore back them at -139 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

5 Wins for Koln in Last 7 H2H Encounters

FC Koln have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Eintracht Braunschweig were beaten 2-1 at Eintracht Stadion. The Billy Goats had 53% possession and managed six shots on target, with Eric Martel and Damion Downs each scoring one goal.

Schalke 04 were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 5-2 at home to Magdeburg at VELTINS-Arena. Kees van Wonderen's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 59% possession and nine shots on goal, with Adrian Gantenbein and Janik Bachmann both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Koln have gone unbeaten in their past seven meetings with Schalke. Their last encounter saw Koln leave VELTINS-Arena with a 3-1 victory. The past 7 H2H meetings have featured five Koln wins and two draws.

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 12.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. Koln have had 52.7% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 9.2 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.6 corners.

Top scorers are Damion Downs and Tim Lemperle on 4 goals, while Dejan Ljubicic has racked up 2. Linton Maina has made the most assists with 3.

Schalke have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 14.0 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. The Miners average 52.7% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 2.8 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

Moussa Sylla is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7 goals, Kenan Karaman has 6 and Janik Bachmann is on 2. Tobias Mohr has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Joel Schmied, Eric Martel, Dominique Heintz, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Leart Paqarada, Mathias Olesen, Denis Huseinbasic, Dejan Ljubicic, Damion Downs, Linton Maina.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Justin Heekeren (GK), Tomas Kalas, Ron Schallenberg, Marcin Kaminski, Derry Murkin, Max Grueger, Janik Bachmann, Mehmet Aydin, Kenan Karaman, Tobias Mohr, Pape Meissa Ba.

FC Koln vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

Our opinion is that Koln will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the -139 for this 2. Bundesliga game. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key FC Koln vs Schalke league stats:

• Koln have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Koln have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Koln have won 2 consecutive games.
• Koln have won 5 of their last 7 games against Schalke.

Koln to Win Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 58.1% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re expecting a win for Koln, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 3 - 1 Schalke

Our prediction for the correct score is Koln to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +1050. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -139

It’s been four consecutive Koln games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -139 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

11.40 5.80 5.60

Home

10.90 6.90 4.00

Away

11.40 5.90 5.50

Schalke

Total

7.40 4.60 2.80

Home

8.20 4.40 3.80

Away

8.00 4.20 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-103

Koln Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-127

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

+117

Under 4.5

-167

Most Corners

1

-175

X

+575

2

+165

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FC Koln vs Schalke Odds

FC Koln are the shortest price to win this 2. Bundesliga game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 58% probability due to their -139 betting odds. Schalke 04 are the +320 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for 2. Bundesliga matches, with the football betting sites offering FC Koln at -294 and Schalke 04 are priced at +215 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+290

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+143

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-435

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-105

2 Hcp +0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+132

FC Koln vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Koln vs Schalke team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest 2. Bundesliga squads.

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