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BundesligaBundesliga· Kick-off : Saturday, October 24, 2026, 14:30 (UK time)

1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 prediction: correct score and AI tips

1. FC Köln1. FC Köln–FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04

Match analysis

Bundesliga, matchday 7: the 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 match is scheduled on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 14:30 (UK time). Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne. With a 85% win probability, 1. FC Köln go in as strong favourites against FC Schalke 04 (3%), with the draw rated at 12%.

1. FC Köln have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 7 and conceding 10. Over their last 5 matches, FC Schalke 04 have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 5. Recent momentum is clearly with FC Schalke 04. On average 1. FC Köln score 1.40 and concede 2.00 goals per game; FC Schalke 04 score 2.00 and concede 1.00. In the table, 1. FC Köln sit 11th with 7 points from 6 games, FC Schalke 04 14th with 5 points from 5. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, 1. FC Köln have averaged 2.09 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.32 for FC Schalke 04.

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 3 wins for 1. FC Köln, 0 for FC Schalke 04 and 2 draws. The most recent ended 1. FC Köln 1-0 FC Schalke 04 (Feb 9, 2025). 1. FC Köln out or doubtful: R. Ache, T. Dallinga, T. Hubers, E. Skhiri and R. van den Berg. FC Schalke 04: M. Sylla and D. Ljubicic (doubtful). In double chance terms, "1. FC Köln or draw" stands at 97%, "FC Schalke 04 or draw" at 15% and "no draw" at 88%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

85%
1. FC Köln (Win)
12%
Draw
3%
FC Schalke 04 (Win)

Double chance

97%
1. FC Köln or draw
15%
FC Schalke 04 or draw
88%
No draw

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1. FC Köln

DateOpponentScore
Oct 11, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga2-1W
Oct 3, 2026FC Viktoria Köln · Club Friendlies2-2D
Sep 19, 2026Hamburger SV · Bundesliga1-2L
Sep 12, 2026Werder Bremen · Bundesliga1-1D
Sep 4, 2026VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga1-4L

FC Schalke 04

DateOpponentScore
Oct 11, 2026SC Freiburg · Bundesliga1-2L
Oct 3, 2026Austria Lustenau · Club Friendlies1-0W
Sep 24, 2026Rot-weiss Oberhausen · Club Friendlies5-2W
Sep 20, 2026SV Elversberg · Bundesliga0-0D
Sep 11, 2026Union Berlin · Bundesliga3-1W

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
1. FC Köln1176
FC Schalke 041455

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 9, 20251. FC Köln 1-0 FC Schalke 042. Bundesliga
Sep 1, 2024FC Schalke 04 1-3 1. FC Köln2. Bundesliga
Jan 29, 2023FC Schalke 04 0-0 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Aug 7, 20221. FC Köln 3-1 FC Schalke 04Bundesliga
Jan 27, 20221. FC Köln 2-2 FC Schalke 04Club Friendlies

Out and doubtful

1. FC Köln

  • R. Ache (out)
  • T. Dallinga (out)
  • T. Hubers (out)
  • E. Skhiri (out)
  • R. van den Berg (out)

FC Schalke 04

  • M. Sylla (out)
  • D. Ljubicic (doubtful)

Most regular starters

1. FC Köln

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • E. Skhiri4/5
  • L. Lochoshvili4/5
  • L. Maina4/5
  • T. Krauss4/5
  • A. Castro-Montes3/5
  • G. Mensah3/5
  • J. Simpson-Pusey3/5
  • M. Moore3/5
  • M. Schwabe3/5
  • T. Dallinga3/5
  • B. Sosa2/5

FC Schalke 04

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • K. Karaman4/5
  • L. Karius4/5
  • R. Gosens4/5
  • A. Gantenbein3/5
  • H. Kurucay3/5
  • J. Dina Ebimbe3/5
  • M. Sylla3/5
  • S. El-Faouzi3/5
  • S. Tanaka3/5
  • A. Aouchiche2/5
  • E. Dzeko2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 prediction?

Our AI gives 1. FC Köln a 85% chance of winning, the draw 12% and FC Schalke 04 3%. 1. FC Köln are therefore favourites.

When and where is 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 played?

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 14:30 (UK time), Bundesliga, matchday 7. Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.

What form are 1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04 in?

1. FC Köln: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 10 conceded). FC Schalke 04: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 5 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04?

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 3 wins for 1. FC Köln, 0 for FC Schalke 04 and 2 draws. The most recent ended 1. FC Köln 1-0 FC Schalke 04 (Feb 9, 2025).

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