Schalke vs Mainz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Schalke vs Mainz Predictions
We’ll go directly for the pick of Mainz when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think they are capable of a comfortable win against Schalke, with odds of +128 looking too good to pass up.
Read our complete Schalke vs Mainz betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Schalke vs Mainz Preview
Schalke host Mainz at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 17 October.
Schalke 04 were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg claimed a 2-1 win. The Miners recorded 47% possession and had one shot on target, while Adrian Gantenbein registered the goal.
Mainz 05 have won in back-to-back Bundesliga away outings. In their previous league game, they were beaten 4-3 at home to Bayer Leverkusen at MEWA Arena. Urs Fischer's side had 51% possession and five shots on goal, while Anthony Caci was on the scoresheet twice and Benedict Hollerbach also found the net.
H2H: Schalke 3-2 to the Good in Previous Head-to-Head
Schalke have claimed back-to-back victories over Mainz. The most recent triumph saw them win 3-2 away at MEWA Arena after a 1-0 home success at VELTINS-Arena. The previous 7 H2H matches have included three wins for Schalke, one victory for Mainz along with three draws.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Mainz 05 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 13:10 | 7 |
| 13 |  Schalke 04 |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 5 |
Schalke have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Miron Muslic's men have averaged 45.8% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 5.6 corners.
Top goalscorer Adil Aouchiche has found the net 4 times, with Kenan Karaman and Dejan Ljubicic scoring 2 each. Dejan Ljubicic is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie Loris Karius has 2 clean sheets.
Mainz have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.2 goals from 18.1 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. The Rhineland-Palatinate team average 49.4% possession, 438.8 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 12.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.
Phillip Tietz got 6 goals, Sheraldo Becker notched 4, while Anthony Caci and two other players scored 2. Sheraldo Becker has clocked up 4 assists, with Daniel Batz, Alexander Schwolow and Robin Zentner keeping 3 clean sheets between them in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Hasan Kurucay, Nikola Katic, Maximilian Woeber, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufian El-Faouzi, Satoshi Tanaka, Robin Gosens, Moussa Sylla, Kenan Karaman, Chukwubuike Adamu.
Mainz predicted lineup (3-5-2): Alexander Schwolow (GK), Stefan Posch, Fabio Gruber, Kacper Potulski, Anthony Caci, Eric Martel, Kaishu Sano, Nadiem Amiri, Rael Nakuzola, Phillip Tietz, Sheraldo Becker.
Main Match Prediction
We think Mainz stand a strong chance of victory when they compete in this Bundesliga game, with our pick providing lots of value. Secure the odds of +128 that the visitors are able to get the job done.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Bundesliga experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 43.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 50%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
If you consider Mainz to be too short for the victory but anticipate that they will manage a win to nil, then you can back them on the Result + BTTS No market at a larger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves Mainz winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Chukwubuike Adamu (Schalke) can be backed at -120 to record one or more shots on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
Anthony Caci (Mainz) has registered two goals in his past five Bundesliga games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +550.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 5.60 corners for Mainz in their past five games, while Schalke have let the opposition have a corner average of 7.40 in the last five matches. The Mainz Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -135 that it’s covered.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Mainz on the 1x2, both teams to score along with Chukwubuike Adamu (Schalke) to finish with one or more shots on target.
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Schalke vs Mainz 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.
With a 44% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Mainz 05 are favourites to come out on top in this Bundesliga clash and they’re available at +128 with the bookmakers. Schalke 04 are regarded as the least likely winner at +180.
There are different ways to bet on Mainz winning and that includes the -103 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Schalke, you get half stakes refunded.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -200 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Phillip Tietz is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +525 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +175.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Schalke haven’t tasted defeat in ten consecutive matches at VELTINS-Arena. The Miners have secured six victories and four draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Mainz are unbeaten in the last eight games on their travels. Urs Fischer's side have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Schalke beat Mainz 1-0 when they last met at VELTINS-Arena. The past 3 H2H games at VELTINS-Arena have included two Schalke wins along with a single draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalke Home Stats |
6-4-0 | 2.50 | 1.70 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Mainz Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 3.30 | 2.10 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Schalke League Stats
Mainz League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 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 5.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Schalke this season are Adil Aouchiche (1), Adrian Gantenbein (1), Maximilian Woeber (1)
- Top Assistors for Schalke this season are Chukwubuike Adamu (1), Hee-Chan Hwang (1)
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Schalke vs Mainz Lineups & Team News
Check the Schalke vs Mainz team news before you place your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Mainz 05 Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Schalke 04 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Mainz 05 Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Schalke Lineups
Previous Mainz Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Schalke Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Miron Muslic
Mainz Player Stats & Squad
Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Bayern Munich | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16:4 | 11 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:8 | 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15:5 | 9 |
| 6 | Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:8 | 8 |
| 7 | Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 8 | Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 7 |
| 9 | Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 10 | FC Koln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:10 | 7 |
| 11 | Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 12 | Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:15 | 6 |
| 13 | Schalke 04 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:16 | 5 |
| 15 | Paderborn | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:7 | 4 |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:17 | 4 |
| 17 | Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9:13 | 3 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7:18 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Freiburg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | FC Koln | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayern Munich | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 6 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 7 | Werder Bremen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Augsburg | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 5 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 10 | Stuttgart | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 11 | Elversberg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 12 | Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 13 | Paderborn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 15 | Schalke 04 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 16 | Mainz 05 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 17 | Frankfurt | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | 1 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 0 |
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