A look at FC Koln vs Schalke 04 (German Bundesliga, 24 October): the odds and what they imply, the form of both teams, their meetings so far and our prediction.
FC Koln vs Schalke 04: match details
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
- Kick-off: 20:30 GMT+7 (13:30 UTC)
- Venue: RheinEnergieStadion
- Weather: Cloudy, 10℃～11℃
Odds and what they imply
On the 1X2 market FC Koln are 2.10, the draw is 3.70 and Schalke 04 are 3.30. With the bookmaker margin taken out, those prices imply a 46% chance for FC Koln, 24% for the draw and 30% for Schalke 04.
On the Asian handicap, FC Koln are -0.25 at 1.83 and Schalke 04 are +0.25 at 2.03. The line gives Schalke 04 a head start of 0.25 goals: the bigger the head start, the stronger the market thinks FC Koln are.
The goals line is 2.75: Over 2.75 is 1.88 and Under 2.75 is 1.98. Together with the other prices that points to about 2.9 goals (FC Koln 1.65, Schalke 04 1.30), which makes Over 2.75 roughly a 57% chance.
| Market | Selection | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | FC Koln | 2.10 |
| 1X2 | Draw | 3.70 |
| 1X2 | Schalke 04 | 3.30 |
| Asian handicap | FC Koln -0.25 | 1.83 |
| Asian handicap | Schalke 04 +0.25 | 2.03 |
| Over / Under 2.75 | Over 2.75 | 1.88 |
| Over / Under 2.75 | Under 2.75 | 1.98 |
Recent form
FC Koln
FC Koln have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 6 matches (L W D L D L, newest first), scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8 goals per game.
- 2026-10-16: away v Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 (L)
- 2026-10-11: home v Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-03: away v FC Viktoria koln 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-19: away v Hamburger SV 2-1 (L)
- 2026-09-12: home v Werder Bremen 1-1 (D)
Schalke 04
Schalke 04 have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 6 matches (L L W W D W, newest first), scoring 1.7 and conceding 1.0 goals per game.
- 2026-10-17: home v FSV Mainz 05 0-1 (L)
- 2026-10-11: away v SC Freiburg 2-1 (L)
- 2026-10-03: away v Austria Lustenau 0-1 (W)
- 2026-09-24: away v Rot-Weiss Oberhausen 2-5 (W)
- 2026-09-20: home v SV Elversberg 0-0 (D)
Head to head
FC Koln and Schalke 04 have met 10 times in the matches we have on record: FC Koln won 6, Schalke 04 won 0 and 4 matches ended level. They averaged 2.4 goals per game, and 5 of the 10 had three goals or more. The most recent meeting, on 2025-02-09, finished FC Koln 1-0 Schalke 04.
- 2025-02-09: FC Koln 1-0 Schalke 04 (GER D2)
- 2024-09-01: Schalke 04 1-3 FC Koln (GER D2)
- 2023-01-29: Schalke 04 0-0 FC Koln (GER D1)
- 2022-08-07: FC Koln 3-1 Schalke 04 (GER D1)
- 2022-01-27: FC Koln 2-2 Schalke 04 (INT CF)
League standings
- FC Koln: 12th, 7 points from 6 matches (2W 1D 3L, goals 8-11). At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats from 3 (6-4).
- Schalke 04: 15th, 5 points from 6 matches (1W 2D 3L, goals 4-7). Away they have 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats from 3 (4-6).
Team news
- FC Koln injuries: Timo Hubers, Ellyes Skhiri, Ragnar Ache, Imad Rondic, Thijs Dallinga, Ricky van den Bergh
- Schalke 04 injuries: Dejan Ljubicic, Moussa Sylla, Emil Hojlund, Johannes Siebeking, Maximilian Wober, Kenan Karaman
Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check them before you place a bet.
FC Koln vs Schalke 04 prediction
Reading the prices, this is FC Koln are favourites on the prices, at 46% against 24% for the draw and 30% for Schalke 04. The goal model fitted to the prices makes 1-1 the single most likely scoreline (about 11%), with around 2.9 goals expected in total.
This prediction is calculated from market prices only. It does not include team news or line-ups, and a probability is not a promise: the less likely result still happens regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What time does FC Koln vs Schalke 04 kick off?
The match kicks off at 20:30 GMT+7 (13:30 UTC) on Saturday 24 October 2026. Times on the site follow the time zone you pick in the header.
Who is the favourite?
FC Koln are the favourites, with a 46% chance on the de-margined 1X2 prices.
How many goals are expected?
The over/under line is 2.75 and the prices point to about 2.9 goals.
Where can I follow FC Koln vs Schalke 04 live?
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