Bundesliga, round 7 · Saturday, 24 October, MSK

1. FC Köln — Schalke 04

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Model prediction for 24 October

1. FC Köln49%
Draw27%
Schalke 0424%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

1. FC Köln are clear favourites: 49% against 24% for the opponent, draw 27%.

3.1 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (3.3).

Over 2.5 goals — 60%, both teams to score — 63%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings 1. FC Köln are about 0.6 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: 1. FC Köln — Schalke 04 What is xG?1.8–1.3
1. FC Köln not to lose76%
Schalke 04 not to lose51%
No draw73%
Both teams to score: yes63%
Both teams to score: no37%
Total over 2.560%
Total under 2.540%

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Form

1. FC Köln

  • 11.10Borussia Mönchengladbach2:1
  • 19.09away · Hamburger SV1:2
  • 12.09Werder Bremen1:1
  • 04.09away · VfB Stuttgart1:4
  • 29.08Hoffenheim3:2

Schalke 04

  • 11.10away · Freiburg1:2
  • 20.09Elversberg0:0
  • 11.09away · Union Berlin3:1
  • 05.09Bayern München0:0
  • 30.08away · Augsburg0:3

Head to head

  • 09.02.20251. FC Köln — Schalke 041:0
  • 01.09.2024Schalke 04 — 1. FC Köln1:3
  • 29.01.2023Schalke 04 — 1. FC Köln0:0
  • 07.08.20221. FC Köln — Schalke 043:1
  • 22.05.20211. FC Köln — Schalke 041:0

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Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
9Elversberg52128–807
101. FC Köln52128–10-27
11VfB Stuttgart52038–9-16
12Hamburger SV52035–15-106
13Schalke 0451224–6-25
14Eintracht Frankfurt51229–16-75

Season 2026/27

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Bundesliga on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 49% will not happen in roughly 51 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →