FC Koln vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
FC Koln vs Schalke Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Koln will have the edge when clashing with Schalke, then you can back the home team at -100. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.
Explore our full Koln vs Schalke betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
FC Koln vs Schalke Preview
FC Koln square off against Schalke at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 24 October.
FC Koln were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park. Rene Wagner's men had 44% possession and recorded three shots on target.
Schalke 04 have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Mainz 05 1-0 at VELTINS-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen outfit had 46% possession and totalled three shots on goal.
H2H: 6 Koln Victories in Last 8 Head-to-Head Battles
Koln have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Schalke. A 1-0 home victory at RheinEnergieSTADION followed a 3-1 away win at VELTINS-Arena. 6 of the past 8 H2H games have gone the way of Koln, with two draws also occurring.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  FC Koln |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8:11 | 7 |
| 15 |  Schalke 04 |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4:7 | 5 |
Koln have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts. The Billy Goats have averaged 47.3% possession, 417.7 passes and 5.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.3 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 14.8 attempts and 5.4 corners.
Said El Mala is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Thijs Dallinga and Marius Buelter both have 2. Linton Maina and Ellyes Skhiri have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.
Schalke have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Miron Muslic's side have averaged 44.7% possession, 3.2 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.
Adil Aouchiche is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Dejan Ljubicic on 2, with Adrian Gantenbein and two others bagging 1. Hee-Chan Hwang, Chukwubuike Adamu and Moussa N'Diaye are top assists providers with 1, while Loris Karius has recorded 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Koln predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Elias Bakatukanda, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Tom Krauss, Borna Sosa, Linton Maina, Said El Mala, Marius Buelter.
Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufian El-Faouzi, Satoshi Tanaka, Robin Gosens, Kenan Karaman, Hee-Chan Hwang, Moussa Sylla.
Main Match Prediction
We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Koln are currently priced at -100. We think they can secure a victory in this Bundesliga match and the hosts looks a value play.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Bundesliga stats which can also act as a guide.
The best betting apps make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
If you think Koln are too short a price on the Full-Time Result market but feel confident about their chances, why not consider the Asian Handicap where you can get bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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0
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We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Koln. You can secure odds of +700 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Linton Maina (Koln) has totalled one or more shots on goal in his past two Bundesliga matches on home soil. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of -105.
Said El Mala (Koln) has managed five goals in his past ten Bundesliga home games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +130 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Koln have had over 5.5 corners in four straight home matches, while Schalke have had an average of 6.80 corners against them in their previous 10 away games. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Koln Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -111 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Koln on the Full-Time Result, No on the BTTS market and also Linton Maina (Koln) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
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FC Koln vs Schalke Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have FC Koln at +102 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 50% chance of winning this Bundesliga clash based on the betting odds. Schalke 04 are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +230.
If you want to back Koln to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -102, although Schalke +0.5 is -130 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -200.
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Said El Mala is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +135 to find the net anytime.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Koln are unbeaten in the last three games at RheinEnergieSTADION. Rene Wagner's men have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Schalke have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
The last RheinEnergieSTADION meeting saw Koln beat Schalke 1-0. In the past 4 H2H meetings at RheinEnergieSTADION, Koln have won every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Koln Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.70 | 1.80 | 1.90 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| Schalke Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.00 | 1.30 | 1.70 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- 2. Bundesliga: 09/02 2025 Koln 1 Schalke 0
- 2. Bundesliga: 01/09 2024 Schalke 1 Koln 3
- Bundesliga: 29/01 2023 Schalke 0 Koln 0
- Bundesliga: 07/08 2022 Koln 3 Schalke 1
- Bundesliga: 22/05 2021 Koln 1 Schalke 0
- Bundesliga: 20/01 2021 Schalke 1 Koln 2
- Bundesliga: 29/02 2020 Koln 3 Schalke 0
- Bundesliga: 05/10 2019 Schalke 1 Koln 1
FC Koln League Stats
Schalke League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Koln this season are Said El Mala (2), Thijs Dallinga (2), Isak Bergmann Johannesson (1)
- Top Assistors for FC Koln this season are Ellyes Skhiri (2), Linton Maina (2)
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FC Koln vs Schalke Lineups & Team News
FC Koln Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
FC Koln Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous FC Koln Lineups
Previous Schalke Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Koln Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Rene Wagner
Schalke Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 14 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16:9 | 13 |
| 5 | Mainz 05 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 10 |
| 6 | Elversberg | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | 10 |
| 7 | RB Leipzig | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 9 |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 9 | Hamburger SV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:15 | 9 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:12 | 8 |
| 11 | Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:16 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Koln | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 7 |
| 13 | Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 14 | Hoffenheim | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11:14 | 6 |
| 15 | Schalke 04 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | 5 |
| 16 | Paderborn | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 17 | Union Berlin | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:17 | 5 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8:20 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18:2 | 9 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 5 | Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Werder Bremen | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 7 |
| 7 | FC Koln | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 8 | Elversberg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 9 | Hamburger SV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Union Berlin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Frankfurt | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 13 | Stuttgart | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 14 | Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 15 | Paderborn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:1 | 2 |
| 17 | Mainz 05 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 0 |
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