Bundesliga, round 7 · Saturday, 24 October, MSK

1. FC Köln — Schalke 04

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Model prediction for 24 October

1. FC Köln40%
Draw29%
Schalke 0432%
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 slightly stronger: 40% against 32%, draw 29%.

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

Over 2.5 goals — 63%, both teams to score — 66%.

Why

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

Facts

  • League table: 1. FC Köln — No. 10, 7 pts; Schalke 04 — No. 13, 5 pts. A gap of 2 pts.
  • Last 5 meetings: 1. FC Köln 4 wins, Schalke 04 0, 1 draw.

Probabilities

Expected goals: 1. FC Köln — Schalke 04 What is xG?1.7–1.4
1. FC Köln not to lose68%
Schalke 04 not to lose60%
No draw71%
Both teams to score: yes66%
Both teams to score: no34%
Total over 2.563%
Total under 2.537%

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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

Full record: 13 meetings →

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 40% will not happen in roughly 60 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →