Bundesliga

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 14:30

Köln

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Schalke 04

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Köln vs Schalke 04 Prediction & Stats | Bundesliga | 24/10

The encounter between Köln and Schalke 04 is set to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday, 24/10.

This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

BTTS 2nd Half

Why we predict BTTS 2nd Half - Yes

Our recommended bet is BTTS 2nd Half – Yes for the Köln vs Schalke 04 fixture. Expect a lively second half as both teams push for results, especially if the first half ends level. We expect chances for both sides to score after the break.

Key Betting Insights

Köln

Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
5 matches against Schalke 04 ended in a draw

Schalke 04

5 matches against Köln ended in a draw
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Schalke 04's last 5 matches

BTTS 2nd Half: 8/5

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Match Result

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Köln Preview

Köln has completed 6 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 2 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.17 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 8 goals (1.33 per game) and conceded 11 (1.83 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Köln has played 43 matches, scoring 62 goals (1.44 per match) and conceding 80 (1.86 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Köln

Goals Scored: 62

Goals Conceded: 80

Average Goals Scored: 1.44

Average Goals Conceded: 1.86

Wins: 11

Goal Difference: -18

Date	Game	Result
16/10	Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 Köln	L
11/10	Köln 2 - 1 Borussia M'gladbach	W
19/09	Hamburger SV 2 - 1 Köln	L
12/09	Köln 1 - 1 Werder Bremen	D
04/09	Stuttgart 4 - 1 Köln	L

Köln to win the match: 11/10

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £21.00

Schalke 04 Preview

Across 6 Bundesliga matches, Schalke 04 has posted 1 victories, 2 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 0.83 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (0.67 per match) and conceded 7 (1.17 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Schalke 04 has earned 24 wins from 43 matches across all competitions, scoring 60 goals (1.4 per match) and conceding 44 (1.02 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Schalke 04

Goals Scored: 60

Goals Conceded: 44

Average Goals Scored: 1.4

Average Goals Conceded: 1.02

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 16

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Schalke 04 0 - 1 Mainz 05	L
11/10	Freiburg 2 - 1 Schalke 04	L
20/09	Schalke 04 0 - 0 Elversberg	D
11/09	Union Berlin 1 - 3 Schalke 04	W
05/09	Schalke 04 0 - 0 Bayern München	D

Schalke 04 to win the match: 11/5

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Statistical Insights for Köln vs Schalke 04

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Köln vs Schalke 04 fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Köln

Germany - Bundesliga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L D L	0.8
Home	W D W L L	1.4
Away	L L L W L	0.6

Schalke 04

Germany - Bundesliga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D W D	1
Home	L D D W W	1.6
Away	L W L W L	1.2

Favourite

Home Win

11/10

48.08%

Draw

13/5

27.78%

Away Win

11/5

31.25%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Köln

last 5 matches

Schalke 04

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Köln scored +25% more goals than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.

Köln and Schalke 04 goals scored count, last 5 matches

Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia M'gladbach

Hamburger SV

Werder Bremen

Stuttgart

Mainz 05

Freiburg

Elversberg

Union Berlin

Bayern München

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Köln

last 5 matches

Schalke 04

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Köln conceded +125% more goals than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.

Köln and Schalke 04 goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia M'gladbach

Hamburger SV

Werder Bremen

Stuttgart

Mainz 05

Freiburg

Elversberg

Union Berlin

Bayern München

Key metrics

Corners

Köln

last 5 matches

Schalke 04

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Köln received +100% more corners than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.

Köln and Schalke 04 corners count, last 5 matches

Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia M'gladbach

Hamburger SV

Werder Bremen

Stuttgart

Mainz 05

Freiburg

Elversberg

Union Berlin

Bayern München

Key metrics

Cards

Köln

last 5 matches

Schalke 04

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Köln received +120% more cards than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.

Köln and Schalke 04 cards count, last 5 matches

Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia M'gladbach

Hamburger SV

Werder Bremen

Stuttgart

Mainz 05

Freiburg

Elversberg

Union Berlin

Bayern München

Published on 21 October 2026, at 01:04 Last updated on 22 October 2026, at 08:24

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.