FC Schalke 04
Football Germany - Bundesliga VELTINS-Arena Sat 5 Sep 12:30
FC Bayern Munich
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Schalke vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -159

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We’re Expecting Both Teams to Score

It stands to reason that Schalke and Bayern Munich can both find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -159 for this outcome means a nice return if the bet lands.

This Schalke vs Bayern Munich betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Schalke vs Bayern Munich Preview

Schalke go head-to-head with Bayern Munich at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 5 September.

Schalke 04 were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 3-0 loss against Augsburg at WWK Arena. The Gelsenkirchen club had 52% of possession and five shots on target.

Bayern Munich claimed a 5-1 home victory over Stuttgart at Allianz Arena in their previous Bundesliga game. Vincent Kompany's side boasted 59% possession and recorded nine shots on goal, with Dayot Upamecano being one of five different players on the scoresheet.

On Wednesday night, Bayern won 4-1 away in the DFB-Pokal against Osnabruck.

H2H: Bayern Have Been Unstoppable When Playing Schalke

These two teams last met at Allianz Arena, with Bayern claiming the home win. Beating Schalke by a 6-0 scoreline. In the previous 8 games featuring these sides, Bayern have a 100% win rate.

Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Bayern Munich logo Bayern Munich 6 4 2 0 22 5 17 22:5 14
15 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 6 1 2 3 4 7 -3 4:7 5
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Schalke – Last 10 League Games

Schalke have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. Miron Muslic's team have averaged 50.1% possession and 3.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 5.4 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Kenan Karaman has found the net 4 times, with Adil Aouchiche and Moussa Sylla getting 3 apiece. Leading assistor is Dejan Ljubicic with 3.

Bayern Munich – Last 10 League Games

Bayern have won 8 and drawn 2, averaging 7.8 shots on goal, 20.3 attempts and 3.5 goals. The Bavarians average 68.6% possession, 693.5 passes, 7.0 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Michael Olise and Harry Kane have top scored with 6 goals, while Nicolas Jackson is next on 4. Konrad Laimer has been the top assist maker on 5, with Jonas Urbig and Manuel Neuer collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Eric Ebimbe, Soufian El-Faouzi, Satoshi Tanaka, Robin Gosens, Dejan Ljubicic, Adil Aouchiche, Moussa Sylla.

Bayern Munich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer (GK), Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Lennart Karl, Nathaniel Brown, Luis Diaz, Ismael Saibari.

Main Match Prediction

Both sides look capable of scoring when it comes to this Bundesliga encounter, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -159.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Schalke games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Bayern games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bayern games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Bayern games.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Bundesliga experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

BTTS Yes Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 61.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke Schalke logo 1 - 3 Bayern logo Bayern

Bayern can be backed at +800 to triumph by a 3-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Moussa Sylla Over 0.5 Shots On Target -108 BetMGM logo

Moussa Sylla (Schalke) is available at -108 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Moussa Sylla Player Prop Odds

Michael Olise to Score +140 BetMGM logo

Michael Olise (Bayern) has scored at least one goal in three straight Bundesliga away games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +140.

Latest Michael Olise Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Bayern Under 6.5 Corners -118 BetMGM logo

There’s been an average of 4.00 corners for Bayern Munich in their past 5 away games, with the corner count against Schalke being under 6.5 in their last nine home matches. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -118 for this Bayern wager.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Schalke Logo Schalke
Total
9.10 3.70 5.40
Home
7.60 5.00 2.60
Away
10.50 3.90 6.60
Bayern Logo Bayern
Total
10.90 7.00 3.90
Home
11.60 8.80 2.80
Away
9.10 5.00 4.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -159
Full-Time Result Bayern -625
Team Corners Bayern Under 6.5 -118

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Schalke vs Bayern Munich 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.

Bayern Heavy Favourites to Win

Bayern Munich are red-hot -769 favourites to win this Bundesliga encounter. On the basis of the betting odds, the bookies give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. Schalke 04 are trading at a far bigger price than their opponents and the rank outsiders can be backed at +1400.

There are different Asian Handicap options including Bayern -2.5. This selection can be backed at -108 and requires the favourites to beat Schalke by at least three goals for a return to be landed.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -152.

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Harry Kane Favourite to Find the Net First

There’s the chance to back Harry Kane at +195 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Harry Kane (Bayern)
First
+195
Anytime
-333
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Ismael Saibari (Bayern)
First
+400
Anytime
+105
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Luis Díaz (Bayern)
First
+420
Anytime
+107
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Michael Olise (Bayern)
First
+510
Anytime
+130
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Player Shots On Target
Serge Gnabry (Bayern)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-
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Jamal Musiala (Bayern)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-
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Edin Dzeko (Schalke)
Over 0.5
-125
Under 0.5
-
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Lennart Karl (Bayern)
Over 0.5
-123
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Harry Kane (Bayern)
Over 6.5
+125
Under 6.5
-
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Luis Díaz (Bayern)
Over 3.5
+112
Under 3.5
-
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Michael Olise (Bayern)
Over 3.5
-139
Under 3.5
-
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Ismael Saibari (Bayern)
Over 3.5
-111
Under 3.5
-
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Schalke Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Schalke haven’t lost any of their past ten games at VELTINS-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen club have racked up seven wins and three draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Bayern Munich haven’t tasted defeat in ten consecutive away matches. Vincent Kompany's side have managed eight victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 3.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Bayern beat Schalke 2-0 when the teams last met at VELTINS-Arena. The previous 3 H2H matches at VELTINS-Arena have seen Bayern triumph every time.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Schalke logo Schalke Home Stats 7-3-0 3.00 2.00 1.00 5 5 5 5
Bayern Munich logo Bayern Munich Away Stats 8-2-0 4.20 3.00 1.20 8 2 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
Team Stats
Schalke logo Schalke League Stats
Bayern Munich logo Bayern Munich League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists

Schalke vs Bayern Munich Lineups & Team News

Check the Schalke vs Bayern team news before you place your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Bayern Munich Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Loris Karius
5 Timo Becker 25 Nikola Katic 4 Hasan Kurucay
29 Eric Ebimbe 23 Soufian El-Faouzi 13 Satoshi Tanaka 8 Robin Gosens
21 Dejan Ljubicic 24 Adil Aouchiche
9 Moussa Sylla
1 Manuel Neuer
27 Konrad Laimer 2 Dayot Upamecano 4 Jonathan Tah 19 Alphonso Davies
6 Joshua Kimmich 45 Aleksandar Pavlovic
42 Lennart Karl 11 Nathaniel Brown 14 Luis Diaz
34 Ismael Saibari

Bayern Munich Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Schalke 04 Substitutes

  • 10Edin Dzeko
  • 14Janik Bachmann
  • 19Kenan Karaman
  • 20Chukwubuike Adamu
  • 22Kevin Mueller
  • 33Vitalie Becker
  • 38Luca Vozar
  • 39Maximilian Woeber
  • 43Mertcan Ayhan

Bayern Munich Substitutes

  • 3Min-Jae Kim
  • 8Tom Bischof
  • 9Harry Kane
  • 10Jamal Musiala
  • 17Michael Olise
  • 21Hiroki Ito
  • 39Bara Ndiaye
  • 40Jonas Urbig
  • 44Josip Stanisic

Previous Schalke Lineups

30 Aug Bundesliga
Augsburg 3-0 Schalke 04
24 Aug DFB-Pokal
Hallescher FC 2-5 Schalke 04
17 May 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 Braunschweig
09 May 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 3-0 Schalke 04
02 May 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 F. Dusseldorf
26 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 2-3 Schalke 04

Previous Bayern Munich Lineups

02 Sep DFB-Pokal
Osnabruck 1-4 Bayern Munich
28 Aug Bundesliga
Bayern Munich 5-1 Stuttgart
23 May DFB-Pokal
Bayern Munich 3-0 Stuttgart
16 May Bundesliga
Bayern Munich 5-1 FC Koln
09 May Bundesliga
Wolfsburg 0-1 Bayern Munich
06 May Champions League
Bayern Munich 1-1 PSG

Injuries & Suspensions

Schalke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Edin Dzeko Other
Moussa Sylla Lower leg
Dejan Ljubicic Knee
Bayern Munich Injury Table
Type Name Info
Manuel Neuer Foot
Jamal Musiala Thigh
Tarek Buchmann Foot
Team Squads

Schalke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Miron Muslic

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Loris Karius 1 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Dejan Ljubicic 21 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Timo Becker 5 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Soufian El-Faouzi 23 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Moussa Sylla 9 F 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0

Bayern Munich Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vincent Kompany

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Michael Olise 17 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Manuel Neuer 1 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Luis Diaz 14 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Dayot Upamecano 2 D 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Konrad Laimer 27 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Germany FlagBundesliga Table
Bundesliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
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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