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FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 prediction

FC CologneHome46%to win
1.89 : 1.54expected goalsDraw 23%
Schalke 04Away31%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.21

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip83%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.212 units
Bold tip36%
FC Cologne to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.791 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 is FC Cologne to win, with a 46% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.21.

Schalke recent form+1%Cologne rest between games-3%Cologne league table+1%Schalke league table-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
FC CologneLDLWL
  • Lat Hamburg SV1-2
  • Dv Werder Bremen1-1
  • Lat VfB Stuttgart1-4
  • Wv TSG Hoffenheim3-2
  • Lat Bayern Munich1-5
Schalke 04DWDL
  • Dv SV Elversberg0-0
  • Wat 1. FC Union Berlin3-1
  • Dv Bayern Munich0-0
  • Lat FC Augsburg0-3

In numbers, Cologne red and Schalke green

0.8Points per game1.3
1.4Goals scored per game0.8
2.1Goals conceded per game1.0
5%Clean sheets50%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
CologneSchalke
20Games played4
3Wins1
7Draws2
10Losses1
28Goals scored3
42Goals conceded4
1.4Scored per game0.8
2.1Conceded per game1.0
3W 3D 4LHome record0W 2D 0L
0W 4D 6LAway record1W 0D 1L
5%Clean sheets50%
90%Both teams scored25%
75%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Bundesliga
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
10. FC Cologne5212-271.40
13. Schalke 045122-251.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Bundesliga table

Key players

Top of each side this season
FC Cologne
  • Said El Mala
    Said El MalaTop scorer · M
    2 goals
  • Linton Maina
    Linton MainaMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Marvin Schwäbe
    Marvin SchwäbeKeeper · G
    21 saves
Schalke 04
  • Adil Aouchiche
    Adil AouchicheTop scorer · M
    1 goals
  • Junior Adamu
    Junior AdamuMost assists · F
    1 assists
  • Loris Karius
    Loris KariusKeeper · G
    26 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals86%1.16
Over 2.5 goals66%1.50
Over 3.5 goals45%2.24
Both teams to score67%1.49
Cologne or draw69%1.45
Schalke or draw55%1.83
Cologne win and over 2.534%2.93
Schalke win and over 2.523%4.38

Most likely scores

1-110.0%
2-18.9%
1-27.3%
2-26.9%
2-05.8%

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Where to bet on Cologne v Schalke

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

FC Cologne vs Schalke 04: FC Cologne are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives FC Cologne 46%, the draw 23% and Schalke 04 31%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    FC Cologne took 4 points from their last 5 games and Schalke 04 took 5 from 4. Schalke 04 come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Goals

    FC Cologne score 1.4 goals a game and let in 2.1. Schalke 04 score 0.8 and let in 1.0. Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 of FC Cologne games and 2 of Schalke 04 games in that run.

  4. 4
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 83% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

FC Cologne form

FC Cologne have 3 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 42 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, L, W, L, newest first.

Schalke 04 form

Schalke 04 have 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 4 games, with 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss from 2. Their last 4 results read D, W, D, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect FC Cologne to score about 1.9 goals and Schalke 04 about 1.5. That points to FC Cologne to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.21. Our bold bet is FC Cologne to win and Over 2.5 at 2.79.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win FC Cologne vs Schalke 04?

Our prediction for FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 is FC Cologne to win, with a 46% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.21.

What is the score prediction for FC Cologne vs Schalke 04?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect FC Cologne to score 1.9 goals and Schalke 04 1.5.

Will both teams score in FC Cologne vs Schalke 04?

Both teams to score has a 67% chance. Both sides scored in 18 of FC Cologne last 20 games and 1 of Schalke 04 last 4.

How are FC Cologne playing?

FC Cologne have 3 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 42 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, L, W, L, newest first.

How are Schalke 04 playing?

Schalke 04 have 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 4 games, with 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss from 2. Their last 4 results read D, W, D, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for FC Cologne vs Schalke 04?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.21, with a 83% chance.

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