1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 Prediction

Bundesliga · Sat 24 Oct 2026
Germany flag Germany : Bundesliga
1. FC Köln logo1. FC Köln
14:30
Sat 24 Oct, 14:30
FC Schalke 04 logoFC Schalke 04
Kick-offSat 24 Oct, 14:30
Our tip1 @ 2.00
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Our prediction

1. FC Köln to win

@ 2.00
Backup prediction
1X  •  1. FC Köln or Draw
@ 1.33
Confidence
55%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 46%Under 2.5: 54%
Expected goals
1.401. FC Köln
2.50Total
1.10FC Schalke 04

Win probability

1. FC Köln49%
Draw17%
FC Schalke 0434%

Odds (1X2)

12.00
X3.60
23.20

1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 preview

1. FC Köln host FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga (Germany) on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 14:30 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives 1. FC Köln a 49% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FC Schalke 04 34%. That makes our pick 1. FC Köln to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.00. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (1. FC Köln or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.33.

Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.4 for 1. FC Köln, 1.1 for FC Schalke 04). The chance of three or more goals is 46%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

In the table, 1. FC Köln are 13th with 9 points and FC Schalke 04 are 17th with 6 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?

Our prediction is 1. FC Köln to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.00. Win chances: 1. FC Köln 49%, draw 17%, FC Schalke 04 34%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 46%).

What time is 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?

1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 (Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 14:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?

The double chance 1X (1. FC Köln or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.33. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Bundesliga table

1. FC Köln13th9 pts
FC Schalke 0417th6 pts
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4 RB Leipzig 8503 1115
5 Werder Bremen 8431 315
6 Bayer Leverkusen 8413 213
7 SV Elversberg 8413 013
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15 Hamburger SV 8305 -129
16 Union Berlin 8143 -127
17 FC Schalke 04 8134 -56
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 8116 -114