BundesligaSat 17 Oct, 16:30 EATVeltins Arena

Schalke 04 vs Mainz prediction

Schalke 04Home32%to win
1.40 : 1.65expected goalsDraw 25%
MainzAway43%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 2.5 goals1.57

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip63%
Over 2.5 goalsMost likely to win
Price 1.571 unit
Bold tip35%
Schalke 04 to winBigger price, loses more often
Price 2.851 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Schalke 04 vs Mainz is Mainz to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.57.

Schalke recent form+1%Mainz recent form+3%Schalke league table-1%Mainz league table+1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Schalke 04DWDL
  • Dv SV Elversberg0-0
  • Wat 1. FC Union Berlin3-1
  • Dv Bayern Munich0-0
  • Lat FC Augsburg0-3
MainzWLWDW
  • Wat Borussia Mönchengladbach4-3
  • Lv Eintracht Frankfurt1-3
  • Wat Hamburg SV5-0
  • Dv SC Paderborn 070-0
  • Wat 1. FC Heidenheim 18462-0

In numbers, Schalke red and Mainz green

1.3Points per game1.6
0.8Goals scored per game1.6
1.0Goals conceded per game1.3
50%Clean sheets35%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
SchalkeMainz
4Games played20
1Wins9
2Draws6
1Losses5
3Goals scored33
4Goals conceded26
0.8Scored per game1.6
1.0Conceded per game1.3
0W 2D 0LHome record3W 3D 4L
1W 0D 1LAway record6W 3D 1L
50%Clean sheets35%
25%Both teams scored55%
50%Over 2.5 goals50%

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

League table

Bundesliga
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
11. Schalke 044121-151.25
6. Mainz4211+471.75

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
Schalke 04
  • Adil Aouchiche
    Adil AouchicheTop scorer · M
    1 goals
  • Junior Adamu
    Junior AdamuMost assists · F
    1 assists
  • Loris Karius
    Loris KariusKeeper · G
    23 saves
Mainz
  • Phillip Tietz
    Phillip TietzTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • Sheraldo Becker
    Sheraldo BeckerMost assists · F
    3 assists
  • Alexander Schwolow
    Alexander SchwolowKeeper · G
    5 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 goals82%1.23
Over 2.5 goals59%1.70
Over 3.5 goals37%2.74
Both teams to score62%1.62
Schalke or draw57%1.75
Mainz or draw68%1.47
Schalke win and over 2.521%4.67
Mainz win and over 2.529%3.41

Most likely scores

1-111.6%
1-29.0%
2-17.7%
0-17.1%
0-26.4%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Schalke 04 to win35%2.85-1.1%
A Draw28%3.35-6.2%
Mainz to win42%2.20-7.7%
Over 2.5 goals63%1.57-1.0%
Under 2.5 goals39%2.25-11.2%
Schalke 04 +0.561%1.59-2.8%
Mainz -0.542%2.10-11.6%

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Where to bet on Schalke v Mainz

Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Schalke 04 vs Mainz: Mainz shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Schalke 04 32%, the draw 25% and Mainz 43%. The bookmakers agree and make Mainz the favourite at 2.20.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Schalke 04 took 5 points from their last 4 games and Mainz took 10 from 5. Mainz come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Goals

    Schalke 04 score 0.8 goals a game and let in 1.0. Mainz score 1.6 and let in 1.3. Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 of Schalke 04 games and 10 of Mainz games in that run.

  4. 4
    The safest bet

    Over 2.5 goals has a 63% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

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. At home they have 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from 2. Their last 4 results read D, W, D, L, newest first.

Mainz form

Mainz have 9 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 33 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Schalke 04 to score about 1.4 goals and Mainz about 1.6. That points to Mainz to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.57. Our bold bet is Schalke 04 to win at 2.85.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Schalke 04 vs Mainz?

Our prediction for Schalke 04 vs Mainz is Mainz to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.57.

What is the score prediction for Schalke 04 vs Mainz?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 2-1. We expect Schalke 04 to score 1.4 goals and Mainz 1.6.

Will both teams score in Schalke 04 vs Mainz?

Both teams to score has a 62% chance. Both sides scored in 1 of Schalke 04 last 4 games and 11 of Mainz last 20.

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. At home they have 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from 2. Their last 4 results read D, W, D, L, newest first.

How are Mainz playing?

Mainz have 9 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 33 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Schalke 04 vs Mainz?

Over 2.5 goals at 1.57, with a 63% chance.

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