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FC Koln vs FC Schalke 04 preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
FC Koln host FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with both teams looking to improve their recent form.
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FC Koln will face FC Schalke 04 on Saturday 24 October at 14:30 BST (15:30 CEST) at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.
In their last five matches, FC Koln have won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2, with a recent sequence of LWDLD. They lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 on 16 October, but managed to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 on 11 October.
FC Schalke 04 have a similar recent record, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five games, showing a sequence of LLWWD. They lost 1-0 to FSV Mainz 05 on 17 October, following a defeat to SC Freiburg 2-1 on 11 October.
In the league table, FC Koln are currently 12th with 7 points from 6 matches, while FC Schalke 04 sit in 15th place with 5 points from the same number of games.
Historically, FC Koln have dominated this fixture, winning 5 of the last 7 meetings, with 2 draws and no wins for Schalke. Their last encounter was on 9 February 2025, where Koln won 1-0.
Bookmakers favour FC Koln to win this match, suggesting they have the upper hand going into the game.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Match Events
All events- 90'Linton Maina(Out: Jan Thielmann)
- 90'Luka Lochoshvili(Out: Joel Schmied)
- 89'Hasan Kuruçay
- 83'Vitalie Becker
- 81'Luka Lochoshvili
- 80'Tom Krauß(Out: Paul Okon-Engstler)
- 80'Said El Mala(Out: Reigan Heskey)
- 71'Junior Dina Ebimbe
Match Statistics
All stats- 62%Possession38%
- 1.20Expected Goals (xG)0.60
- 5Shots on Target1
- 6Corners5
- 8Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
FC Koln 5%Draw 91%FC Schalke 04 4%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionBundesliga · Regular Season 7
- VenueRheinEnergieStadion, Cologne · 50000
- RefereeOsmers, Harm
- ForecastCloudy, 12.88°C
Last five games
FC KolnDLWDL
FC Schalke 04DLLWW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |  Hamburger SV | 7 | -10 | 9 |
| 12 | FC Koln | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 14 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  VfB Stuttgart | 7 | -3 | 6 |
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FC Koln vs FC Schalke 04: result, stats & highlights
FC Koln and FC Schalke 04 finished 0-0 in the Bundesliga (Regular Season 7) at RheinEnergieStadion. Played: (your local time).
FC Koln are 12th in the table on 8 points; FC Schalke 04 are 16th on 6.
Recent form: FC Koln DLWDL, FC Schalke 04 DLLWW.
Head-to-head (last 8): FC Koln 5 wins, 3 draws, FC Schalke 04 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.