What is our Koln vs Schalke prediction?
Koln
2 - 1
Schalke
Our prediction for this match: Koln 2 - 1 Schalke
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RheinEnergieStadion will host an eagerly-awaited Bundesliga clash as Koln look to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt and preserve their unbeaten home record. Jole Schmied picked up an injury against Frankfurt, leaving Alessio Castro-Montes ready to step in. Koln have collected 2.20 points per game on home soil, winning 60% of their recent matches there and averaging 2.00 goals scored per game. Their attacking consistency should give them confidence, although they have yet to keep a clean sheet in their last ten matches.
Schalke, meanwhile, are on a three-game winless run after losing 1-0 to Mainz at the weekend. Die Knappen struggled to create chances in that encounter, registering just 0.43 expected goals, and Edin Dzeko faces a race against time to be fit, with Hee-Chan Hwang a potential replacement. Despite their recent setback, Schalke have won 67% of their recent away matches and averaged 2.50 goals scored on the road, so they should not be underestimated.
Considering their strong home form, Koln to Win bet should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 goals (58% H2H) and Koln Over 1.5 goals.
This Bundesliga match will be played on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 14:30.
- League
- Bundesliga
- Kick-off
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 14:30UK time
Koln vs Schalke Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Koln 2-1 Schalke | 8/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 1/3 | |
| Draw No Bet: Cologne | 8/15 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Cologne / Cologne | 9/4 | |
| Asian Handicap: Cologne 0 | 11/20 | |
| European Handicap: Cologne +1 | 1/3 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Ragnar Ache | 7/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Ragnar Ache | 5/1 | |
| To be Booked: Maximilian Wober | 15/8 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 2/9 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/6 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 4/9 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Cologne Clean Sheet: No | 3/10 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferKoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwldldwl | 1.50 |
| Home | dwwdw | 2.20 |
| Away | wlldl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.40 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.66 | 1.40 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.52 | 1.49 | 1.55 |
Schalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwldwdwwll | 1.40 |
| Home | lddl | 0.50 |
| Away | wlwwwl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 1.00 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 100% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.09 | 1.79 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.56 | 1.57 |
Koln vs Schalke Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Koln (46%)
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Schalke (31%)
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