A look at Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig (German Bundesliga, 31 October): the odds and what they imply, the form of both teams, their meetings so far and our prediction.
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig: match details
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Kick-off: 21:30 GMT+7 (14:30 UTC)
- Venue: Veltins Arena
- Weather: Overcast, 11°C
Key points
- Prices: RB Leipzig favourites at 54%, the draw at 21%.
- Goals: about 3.4 expected (line 3.25); most likely score 1-2.
- Form (last 6): Schalke 04 LDLLWW, RB Leipzig WWLLWW.
- Head to head (10): Schalke 04 2, draws 1, RB Leipzig 7.
Odds and what they imply
On the 1X2 market Schalke 04 are 4.00, the draw is 4.00 and RB Leipzig are 1.80. With the bookmaker margin taken out, those prices imply a 25% chance for Schalke 04, 21% for the draw and 54% for RB Leipzig.
On the Asian handicap, Schalke 04 are +0.75 at 1.85 and RB Leipzig are -0.75 at 2.00. The line gives Schalke 04 a head start of 0.75 goals: the bigger the head start, the stronger the market thinks RB Leipzig are.
The goals line is 3.25: Over 3.25 is 1.90 and Under 3.25 is 1.95. Together with the other prices that points to about 3.4 goals (Schalke 04 1.35, RB Leipzig 2.05), which makes Over 3.25 roughly a 44% chance.
| Market | Selection | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Schalke 04 | 4.00 |
| 1X2 | Draw | 4.00 |
| 1X2 | RB Leipzig | 1.80 |
| Asian handicap | Schalke 04 +0.75 | 1.85 |
| Asian handicap | RB Leipzig -0.75 | 2.00 |
| Over / Under 3.25 | Over 3.25 | 1.90 |
| Over / Under 3.25 | Under 3.25 | 1.95 |
Head to head
In 10 previous meetings on record, Schalke 04 won 2, RB Leipzig won 7 and 1 match ended level. On that record RB Leipzig have the better of it. They averaged 3.6 goals per game, and 7 of the 10 had three goals or more. The most recent meeting, on 2023-05-27, finished RB Leipzig 4-2 Schalke 04.
- 2023-05-27: RB Leipzig 4-2 Schalke 04 (GER D1)
- 2023-01-24: Schalke 04 1-6 RB Leipzig (GER D1)
- 2021-02-06: Schalke 04 0-3 RB Leipzig (GER D1)
- 2020-10-03: RB Leipzig 4-0 Schalke 04 (GER D1)
- 2020-02-22: Schalke 04 0-5 RB Leipzig (GER D1)
Recent form
Schalke 04
Schalke 04's last 6 results read L D L L W W from the newest back: 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, and 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Schalke 04 have not won in their last 4.
- 2026-10-28: away v Dynamo Dresden 2-0 (L)
- 2026-10-24: away v FC Koln 0-0 (D)
- 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)
RB Leipzig
Over their last 6 matches RB Leipzig have taken 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, with 2.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game (W W L L W W, newest first). RB Leipzig have won their last 2.
- 2026-10-27: away v Rot-Weiss Essen 1-2 (W)
- 2026-10-24: home v SV Elversberg 4-0 (W)
- 2026-10-21: away v Real Madrid 4-1 (L)
- 2026-10-17: away v Bayern Munchen 6-1 (L)
- 2026-10-13: home v PSV Eindhoven 1-0 (W)
Put together, the recent matches of the two sides averaged 3.3 goals per game, above the over/under line of 3.25.
League standings
- Schalke 04: 16th, 6 points from 7 matches (1W 3D 3L, goals 4-7). At home they have 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from 3 (0-1).
- RB Leipzig: 5th, 12 points from 7 matches (4W 0D 3L, goals 20-11). Away they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats from 3 (2-11).
Team news
- Schalke 04 injuries: Robin Gosens, Ron Schallenberg, Adrian Tobias Gantenbein, Moussa Sylla, Soufian El-Faouzi, Emil Hojlund
- RB Leipzig injuries: Christopher Nkunku, Maxime Esteve, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Marc Guiu
Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check them before you place a bet.
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig prediction
Reading the prices, this is RB Leipzig are favourites on the prices, at 54% against 21% for the draw and 25% for Schalke 04. The goal model fitted to the prices makes 1-2 the single most likely scoreline (about 9%), with around 3.4 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 Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig kick off?
The match kicks off at 21:30 GMT+7 (14:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026. Times on the site follow the time zone you pick in the header.
Who is the favourite?
RB Leipzig are the favourites, with a 54% chance on the de-margined 1X2 prices.
How many goals are expected?
The over/under line is 3.25 and the prices point to about 3.4 goals.
Where can I follow Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig live?
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