Kaiserslautern vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Kaiserslautern vs Schalke

Kaiserslautern host Schalke in this German 2. Bundesliga match at Fritz Walter Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 9 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Take FCK With Some Insurance

We believe that Kaiserslautern 0.0 could be the way forward against Schalke. The Asian Handicap odds of -138 makes plenty of appeal, with our stake refunded if the home team only manage to draw.

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2-1 Victory for FCK in Pair’s Previous H2H

Kaiserslautern were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Hannover 96 at Heinz von Heiden-Arena. The Red Devils recorded just 38% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Schalke 04 claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Hertha BSC at VELTINS-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen side recorded just 30% possession and had six shots on goal, while Moussa Sylla and Nikola Katic were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kaiserslautern have won three on the spin against Schalke. In the last clash, home side Kaiserslautern claimed a 2-1 victory at Fritz Walter Stadion. The past 4 H2H games have involved three Kaiserslautern wins and just one victory for Schalke.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Schalke 04	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3
14	Kaiserslautern	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0:1	0

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Lautern have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. Torsten Lieberknecht's team have averaged 51.9% possession and 5.3 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 5.8 corners from 11.0 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Ragnar Ache leads the way with 5 goals, while Marlon Ritter and Daniel Hanslik have scored 3 and 2 respectively. The leading assistors are Marlon Ritter and Florian Kleinhansl with 2.

Schalke have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 10.3 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Miners average 46.4% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 6.5 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Moussa Sylla is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Nikola Katic, Yassin Ben Balla, Ron Schallenberg and Paul Seguin have 1. Kenan Karaman has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Julian Krahl (GK), Jan Elvedi, Maxwell Gyamfi, Ji-soo Kim, Simon Asta, Fabian Kunze, Luca Sirch, Kenny Prince Redondo, Marlon Ritter, Daniel Hanslik, Ivan Prtajin.

Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Taylan Bulut, Timo Becker, Felipe Sanchez, Adrian Gantenbein, Ron Schallenberg, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Peter Remmert, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Moussa Sylla.

Kaiserslautern vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Kaiserslautern vs Schalke betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap selection of Kaiserslautern 0.0 sticks out on the betting coupon and they could have the edge. We can get odds of -138 that the home team manage to win this 2. Bundesliga match.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest 2. Bundesliga team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Kaiserslautern vs Schalke league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 3 consecutive games against Schalke.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Kaiserslautern Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kaiserslautern 2 - 1 Schalke

We’re taking a chance on Kaiserslautern to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marlon Ritter to Score +400

Marlon Ritter (FCK) has racked up three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +400 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Marlon Ritter Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+950

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Corners Prediction

Schalke Over 4.5 Corners -150

Schalke have had over 4.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 games, while the previous six Kaiserslautern matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Schalke to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Kaiserslautern

Total

11.10 5.30 5.80

Home

12.10 6.20 5.90

Away

10.00 4.50 5.50

Schalke

Total

10.70 5.50 5.20

Home

10.50 5.30 5.20

Away

9.70 5.90 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-132

Kaiserslautern Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+105

X

+700

2

+112

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Kaiserslautern vs Schalke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest FCK Victory

Kaiserslautern are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +120. At +180, Schalke 04 are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Kaiserslautern are +175 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Schalke are +225 and the draw is priced at +140.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -192 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+280

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+140

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-417

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-154

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+132

Moussa Sylla Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Moussa Sylla to find the net anytime are able to get +225. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +540.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+225

Anytime

+540

Faride Alidou (FCK)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Jannik Mause (FCK)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Pape Meïssa Ba (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Richmond Tachie (FCK)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Dickson Abiama (FCK)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Shawn Blum (FCK)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Daniel Hanslik (FCK)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Marlon Ritter (FCK)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Kenny Redondo (FCK)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Tobias Raschl (FCK)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Afeez Aremu (FCK)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mika Haas (FCK)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Florian Kleinhansl (FCK)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Past Ten Kaiserslautern Games at Home Have Yielded Six Wins

Kaiserslautern have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Schalke have been beaten in three consecutive away games. The Gelsenkirchen side have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

When the teams previously met at Fritz Walter Stadion, Kaiserslautern defeated Schalke 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kaiserslautern Home Stats		6-2-2	2.50	1.60	0.90	7	3	7	3
Schalke Away Stats		3-2-5	3.00	1.40	1.60	5	5	5	5

• 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

Kaiserslautern vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

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