Schalke vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Sep 2024

Can Schalke Keep the Scores Close?

Schalke +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -109. They should be able to avoid defeat against Koln, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

Goalless Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Schalke 04 played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at MDCC-Arena against Magdeburg. They had 43% possession and seven shots on target, while Moussa Sylla and Kenan Karaman scored one goal each.

FC Koln claimed a home win in their previous game. A 5-0 victory occurred against Eintracht Braunschweig at RheinEnergieSTADION. They recorded just 29% possession and had thirteen shots on goal, while Dejan Ljubicic scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Schalke and Koln draw 0-0 at VELTINS-Arena when the teams last went head-to-head. In the past 6 meetings between these teams, there has been two draws. Koln have won four games and Schalke zero.

4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 14.9 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Schalke have had 47.5% possession, 367.2 passes and 4.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 12.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.3 corners.

Top scorer is Kenan Karaman on 7 goals, while Moussa Sylla and Keke Topp have both racked up 3. Paul Seguin has made the most assists with 3.

Koln have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 19.4 attempts, 6.7 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. They average 52.3% possession, 443.7 passes, 7.6 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Steffen Tigges has scored 3 goals, followed by Timo Huebers, Dejan Ljubicic, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt and Florian Kainz on 2. Linton Maina has been the top assist maker on 3, with Marvin Schwaebe notching 1 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Justin Heekeren (GK), Adrian Gantenbein, Ibrahima Cisse, Ron Schallenberg, Derry Murkin, Paul Seguin, Janik Bachmann, Ilyes Hamache, Kenan Karaman, Tobias Mohr, Moussa Sylla.

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jonas Urbig (GK), Jan Thielmann, Julian Pauli, Dominique Heintz, Leart Paqarada, Dejan Ljubicic, Eric Martel, Denis Huseinbasic, Linton Maina, Tim Lemperle, Damion Downs.

Schalke vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips

When Schalke line up for this 2. Bundesliga game, we will back them at -109 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Schalke vs FC Koln league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 2 of their last 3 games.

Schalke +0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.1% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 2 - 1 Koln

Schalke vs FC Koln Odds

FC Koln are the +120 favourites and that means a 45% chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Schalke 04 are the outsiders at +210 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

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 Schalke 04 at +125 and FC Koln are priced at -164 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+265

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+140

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-152

12

-370

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-164

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-109

2 Hcp -0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+185

Schalke vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

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

The 2. Bundesliga squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Schalke 04 Team Page FC Koln Team Page