The encounter between Schalke 04 and Mainz 05 is set to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday, 17/10.
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.
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1st Half Draw
Why we predict the first half to end in a draw
We expect a draw in the first half for the Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 fixture.
Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.
Key Betting Insights
Schalke 04
7 matches against Mainz 05 ended in a draw
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home games
Mainz 05
Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
7 matches against Schalke 04 ended in a draw
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Mainz 05's last 5 matches
1st Half Draw: 11/8
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Schalke 04 Preview
Schalke 04 has completed 5 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 4 goals (0.8 per game) and conceded 6 (1.2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Schalke 04 has played 42 matches, scoring 60 goals (1.43 per match) and conceding 43 (1.02 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Schalke 04
Goals Scored:60
Goals Conceded:43
Average Goals Scored:1.43
Average Goals Conceded:1.02
Wins:24
Goal Difference:17
Date
Game
Result
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
30/08
Augsburg
3 - 0
Schalke 04
L
Schalke 04 to win the match: 15/8
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Mainz 05 Preview
Across 5 Bundesliga matches, Mainz 05 has posted 2 victories, 1 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.4 points per fixture. In those games they scored 13 (2.6 per match) and conceded 10 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Mainz 05 has earned 21 wins from 54 matches across all competitions, scoring 83 goals (1.54 per match) and conceding 75 (1.39 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Mainz 05
Goals Scored:83
Goals Conceded:75
Average Goals Scored:1.54
Average Goals Conceded:1.39
Wins:21
Goal Difference:8
Date
Game
Result
10/10
Mainz 05
3 - 4
Bayer Leverkusen
L
19/09
Borussia M'gladbach
3 - 4
Mainz 05
W
12/09
Mainz 05
1 - 3
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
06/09
Hamburger SV
0 - 5
Mainz 05
W
29/08
Mainz 05
0 - 0
Paderborn
D
Mainz 05 to win the match: 5/4
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Statistical Insights for Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05
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 Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Schalke 04
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
W
D
L
1
Home
D
D
W
W
W
2.2
Away
L
W
L
W
L
1.2
Mainz 05
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
W
D
1.4
Home
L
L
D
L
L
0.2
Away
W
W
W
W
W
3
Home Win
11/5
31.25%
Draw
11/4
26.67%
Favourite
Away Win
6/5
45.45%
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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
Schalke 04
4
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
13
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Mainz 05 scored +225% more goals than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Schalke 04 and Mainz 05 goals scored count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
1
Elversberg
0
Union Berlin
3
Bayern München
0
Augsburg
0
3
Bayer Leverkusen
4
Borussia M'gladbach
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
5
Hamburger SV
0
Paderborn
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Schalke 04
6
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Mainz 05 conceded +67% more goals than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Schalke 04 and Mainz 05 goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
2
Elversberg
0
Union Berlin
1
Bayern München
0
Augsburg
3
4
Bayer Leverkusen
3
Borussia M'gladbach
3
Eintracht Frankfurt
0
Hamburger SV
0
Paderborn
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Key metrics
Corners
Schalke 04
14
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
28
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Mainz 05 received +100% more corners than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Schalke 04 and Mainz 05 corners count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
2
Elversberg
4
Union Berlin
5
Bayern München
0
Augsburg
3
4
Bayer Leverkusen
4
Borussia M'gladbach
4
Eintracht Frankfurt
5
Hamburger SV
11
Paderborn
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Key metrics
Cards
Schalke 04
5
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Mainz 05 received +140% more cards than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Schalke 04 and Mainz 05 cards count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
1
Elversberg
1
Union Berlin
1
Bayern München
2
Augsburg
0
3
Bayer Leverkusen
5
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Hamburger SV
1
Paderborn
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.
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