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2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Kaiserslautern

League leaders Schalke welcome Kaiserslautern to VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 25 January.

Schalke Stand Out as a Great Bet

Schalke could land the money against Kaiserslautern and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -105 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

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FCK Have Won 4 Out of 5 on the H2H

Schalke 04 played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Olympiastadion against Hertha BSC. The Miners had 41% possession and didn’t record any shots on target.

Kaiserslautern claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-1 win occurred against Hannover 96 at Fritz Walter Stadion. Torsten Lieberknecht's team had just 33% of the ball and recorded eight shots on goal, with Ivan Prtajin, Semih Sahin and Naatan Skyttae finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kaiserslautern have four consecutive victories against Schalke. Their last encounter took place at Fritz Walter Stadion and Kaiserslautern secured a 1-0 home win. The past 5 H2H games have involved four Kaiserslautern wins and just one victory for Schalke.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 18 12 2 4 22 10 12 22:10 38
5 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern 18 9 3 6 32 22 10 32:22 30
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Schalke – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 6.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Schalke have had 36.2% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.5 goals from 5.8 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorers are Kenan Karaman and Moussa Sylla on 3 goals, while Vitalie Becker has bagged 2. The leading assistor is Kenan Karaman with 3.

Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

Lautern have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.7% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Naatan Skyttae has landed 6 goals, Marlon Ritter 3, with Ivan Prtajin and two others scoring 2. Look no further than Daniel Hanslik for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Mika Wallentowitz, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Amin Younes, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Julian Krahl (GK), Luca Sirch, Maxwell Gyamfi, Leon Robinson, Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Semih Sahin, Mika Haas, Naatan Skyttä, Marlon Ritter, Norman Bassette.

Schalke vs Kaiserslautern Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Schalke vs Kaiserslautern betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We believe there’s a strong case for siding with Schalke. That’s because we think they could prove too strong in this 2. Bundesliga encounter and odds of -105 are highly attractive.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the 2. Bundesliga form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Schalke vs Kaiserslautern league stats:

  • Schalke have won 5 consecutive games at home.
  • Schalke have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Schalke have won 11 of their last 17 games at home.
  • Lautern have lost 9 of their last 16 games on the road.
Schalke to Win Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke Schalke logo 1 - 0 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern

Our prediction for the correct score is Schalke to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +550. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +190 BetMGM logo

Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has registered two goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga games. There are odds of +190 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Kaiserslautern Over 3.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

In their past nine matches, Kaiserslautern have covered the 3.5 corners line, with Schalke conceding 5.50 corners on average in their last 10 home games. We recommend backing the -147 that Kaiserslautern are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

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
8.40 4.10 4.30
Home
10.90 5.40 5.50
Away
8.40 4.40 4.00
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
10.30 5.20 5.10
Home
9.70 6.00 3.70
Away
10.40 4.50 5.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Schalke -105
Total Goals Under 2.5 -115
Team Corners Kaiserslautern Over 3.5 -147

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Schalke vs Kaiserslautern 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.

Bookies Giving Schalke Plenty of Respect

Some will want to go ahead and back Schalke 04 at -105 to win this 2. Bundesliga encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 51% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Kaiserslautern are seen as the most unlikely winner at +285.

Schalke can be backed at -112 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Kaiserslautern +0.5 are -127 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -152 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest 2. Bundesliga games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Moussa Sylla Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Moussa Sylla is +360 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Moussa Sylla (Schalke)
First
+150
Anytime
+360
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Kenan Karaman (Schalke)
First
+190
Anytime
+475
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Ivan Prtajin (FCK)
First
+215
Anytime
+500
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Emil Højlund (Schalke)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Schalke Having a Purple Patch at Home

Schalke are five wins from five at VELTINS-Arena. The Miners have racked up seven wins and three losses in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Kaiserslautern haven’t won any of their past three away games. Torsten Lieberknecht's team have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Kaiserslautern overcame Schalke 3-0 when the sides last met at VELTINS-Arena.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Schalke logo Schalke Home Stats 7-0-3 1.90 1.10 0.80 4 6 4 6
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern Away Stats 2-3-5 2.60 1.00 1.60 5 5 4 6
  • 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
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Schalke vs Kaiserslautern Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Schalke vs Lautern team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga along with up-to-date injury news.

Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Loris Karius
5 Timo Becker 25 Nikola Katic 4 Hasan Kurucay
35 Mika Wallentowitz 23 Soufiane El-Faouzi 6 Ron Schallenberg 33 Vitalie Becker
8 Amin Younes 19 Kenan Karaman
9 Moussa Sylla
1 Julian Krahl
31 Luca Sirch 4 Maxwell Gyamfi 37 Leon Robinson
26 Paul Joly 6 Fabian Kunze 8 Semih Sahin 22 Mika Haas
15 Naatan Skyttä 7 Marlon Ritter
17 Norman Bassette

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Schalke Lineups

17 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 0-0 Schalke 04
21 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 2-1 Schalke 04
14 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 Nurnberg
05 Dec 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-2 Schalke 04
28 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Paderborn
22 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 0-0 Schalke 04

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

18 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 Hannover 96
20 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-3 Magdeburg
13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 0-0 Kaiserslautern
06 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 D. Dresden
02 Dec DFB-Pokal
Hertha BSC 6-1 Kaiserslautern
29 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 2-0 Kaiserslautern

Injuries & Suspensions

Schalke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Henning Matriciani Cruciate ligame
Peter Remmert Muscle
Emil Hoejlund Other
Bryan Lasme Other
Tomas Kalas Knock
Aris Bayindir Hamstring
Kaiserslautern Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kenny Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Mahir Emreli Hip
Simon Asta Cruciate ligame
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee
Team Squads

Schalke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Miron Muslic

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Loris Karius 1 G 18 1620 18 0 0 0 3 0
Soufian El-Faouzi 23 M 18 1599 18 0 1 3 4 0
Nikola Katic 25 D 17 1529 17 0 1 1 4 1
Moussa Sylla 9 F 17 1459 17 0 4 2 0 0
Ron Schallenberg 6 M 17 1437 17 0 0 1 2 0

Kaiserslautern Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Torsten Lieberknecht

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Luca Sirch 31 D 18 1594 18 0 1 3 3 0
Julian Krahl 1 G 17 1530 17 0 0 0 0 0
Fabian Kunze - M 17 1483 17 0 0 1 8 0
Semih Sahin 8 M 18 1343 17 1 1 3 2 0
Mika Haas 22 D 17 1299 16 1 2 1 5 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 18 12 2 4 22:10 38
2 Darmstadt 19 10 7 2 34:20 37
3 Elversberg 18 10 4 4 33:18 34
4 Paderborn 18 10 3 5 28:20 33
5 Kaiserslautern 18 9 3 6 32:22 30
6 Hannover 96 18 8 5 5 31:25 29
7 Hertha BSC 18 8 5 5 21:16 29
8 Nurnberg 19 7 4 8 22:27 25
9 Karlsruher 18 7 4 7 27:33 25
10 Holstein Kiel 19 6 6 7 24:24 24
11 Bochum 18 6 4 8 26:25 22
12 A. Bielefeld 19 5 5 9 29:27 20
13 Magdeburg 18 6 2 10 24:29 20
14 Preussen Munster 18 5 5 8 22:28 20
15 F. Dusseldorf 18 6 2 10 16:27 20
16 Braunschweig 18 6 2 10 20:32 20
17 D. Dresden 18 4 4 10 26:34 16
18 Greuther Furth 18 4 3 11 26:46 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 10 7 3 0 20:8 24
2 Kaiserslautern 10 7 1 2 24:12 22
3 Schalke 04 8 7 0 1 10:4 21
4 Elversberg 8 5 3 0 15:5 18
5 Nurnberg 10 5 3 2 14:12 18
6 Paderborn 9 5 1 3 15:13 16
7 Karlsruher 8 5 0 3 14:14 15
8 Hertha BSC 10 4 3 3 7:8 15
9 A. Bielefeld 10 4 2 4 19:12 14
10 Bochum 9 4 2 3 15:12 14
11 Holstein Kiel 9 4 2 3 11:8 14
12 Preussen Munster 10 3 5 2 14:13 14
13 Hannover 96 8 4 1 3 12:11 13
14 F. Dusseldorf 10 3 2 5 9:15 11
15 Braunschweig 10 3 2 5 11:19 11
16 D. Dresden 9 2 2 5 14:16 8
17 Greuther Furth 8 2 2 4 10:19 8
18 Magdeburg 8 2 1 5 12:16 7