Schalke return to the VELTINS-Arena after a solid 0–0 draw with Hertha, extending their perfect home run this season. As die Knappen look unstoppable at the moment, we predict a 2-0 home win. The Royal Blues have taken 3.00 points per home game, keeping clean sheets in 67% of those fixtures and conceding just 0.33 goals per match. Defender Adrian Gantenbein remains doubtful after picking up a knock, but the big story is the expected debut of Edin Dzeko, whose arrival adds immediate quality to a side averaging only 1.33 goals per home match despite their dominance. Schalke’s defensive numbers remain strong, with an overall xGA of 1.08.
Kaiserslautern, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a confidence-boosting 3–1 win over Hannover, though injuries remain a major issue. Asta, Emreli, Kim Ji-Soo, and Spahic are all sidelined, weakening both defensive depth and physical presence. Away from home, the Red Devils average just 0.60 goals scored, with 40% failed-to-score rate, and concede 1.80 goals per away match. Their xGA away from home (1.50) further highlights vulnerability.
The H2H strongly favours Kaiserslautern historically, with seven wins from nine, but Schalke’s current home form is far superior Taking everything into account, Schalke to win; Under 3.5 goals and Dzeko to Score bets are worth considering.
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Sunday 25 January 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Schalke vs Kaiserslautern prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Schalke 2 - 0 Kaiserslautern
Schalke vs Kaiserslautern Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 100 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferSchalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwd | 1.70 |
| Home | www | 3.00 |
| Away | dwlwd | 1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 29% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.33 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.33 | 1.14 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Expected Goals | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.08 | 0.82 | 1.20 |
Kaiserslautern Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdlw | 1.40 |
| Home | lwwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | wdlld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.80 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.40 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.96 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.22 | 1.50 |
Schalke vs Kaiserslautern Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Schalke (22%)
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