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1. FC Köln entertain FC Schalke 04 on 24 October 2026 · 14:30 at RheinEnergieStadion (Cologne), with Harm Osmers, Germany the man in the middle. 1. FC Köln (46%) are our favourites. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, missing players and match analysis.
1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 2.15 | 3.92 | 3.47 |
| Market average | 2.08 | 3.74 | 3.32 |
| Lowest odds | 2.00 | 3.60 | 3.20 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.19 | 78.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.72 | 1.67 | 57.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.34 | 2.23 | 42.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.73 | 2.59 | 36.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.56 | 59.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.31 | 40.4% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 24/10/26, 12:03. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 5.0%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: 1. FC Köln 1–1 FC Schalke 04, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: 1. FC Köln 13th (9 points), FC Schalke 04 17th (6 points).
- Form in the competition: 1. FC Köln 2W 1D 3L (8:11), FC Schalke 04 1W 2D 3L (4:7).
- H2H: 24 matches: 1. FC Köln 11W 8D 5L, goals 38–32.
- Absences: 1. FC Köln 5, FC Schalke 04 5.
Who will win 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04: injuries, suspensions, absences
1. FC Köln
- T. Dallingaknee injury · will miss the match
- T. Hubersknee injury · will miss the match
- E. Skhiriankle injury · will miss the match
- R. van den Bergmuscle injury · will miss the match
- R. Achethigh injury · doubtful
FC Schalke 04
- K. Karamanmuscle injury · will miss the match
- D. Ljubicicknee injury · will miss the match
- R. Schallenbergabsence · will miss the match
- M. Syllaabsence · will miss the match
- M. Wobermuscle injury · will miss the match
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 8 | 5-3-0 | 27:8 | 18 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5-3-0 | 14:6 | 18 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5-1-2 | 18:10 | 16 |
| 4 |  RB Leipzig | 8 | 5-0-3 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 8 | 4-3-1 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4-1-3 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 8 | 4-1-3 | 16:16 | 13 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3-2-3 | 13:18 | 11 |
| 9 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3-1-4 | 17:17 | 10 |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 8 | 2-3-3 | 18:15 | 9 |
| 11 |  VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:15 | 9 |
| 12 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:16 | 9 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 8 | 2-3-3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 14 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2-3-3 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 15 |  Hamburger SV | 8 | 3-0-5 | 7:19 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1-4-3 | 7:19 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1-3-4 | 4:9 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 8 | 1-1-6 | 11:22 | 4 |
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1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. 1. FC Köln: 13th, 9 points from 8 matches (2W 3D 3L). FC Schalke 04: 17th, 6 points (1W 3D 4L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: 1. FC Köln 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded, FC Schalke 04 0.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
- Form in the competition. 1. FC Köln: 2W 1D 3L, goals 8–11; FC Schalke 04: 1W 2D 3L, goals 4–7.
- Head to head. Head to head over 24 meetings: 1. FC Köln 11 wins, FC Schalke 04 5 wins, plus 8 draws; goals 38–32.
What to expect
We make 1. FC Köln the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (11.0%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.51), with a probability of 64% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 60% and over 2.5 goals is 57%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 24; 1. FC Köln 11 wins, 8 draws, FC Schalke 04 5 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.9 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: 1. FC Köln 8–11, FC Schalke 04 4–7.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 57%.
- Not available: 1. FC Köln 5, FC Schalke 04 5.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 60%, odds up to 1.62). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for 1. FC Köln: T. Dallinga, T. Hubers, E. Skhiri, R. van den Berg, R. Ache. Not available for FC Schalke 04: K. Karaman, D. Ljubicic, R. Schallenberg, M. Sylla, M. Wober. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?
On the result, our pick is 1. FC Köln to win (2.15); on goals, Under 3.5 goals (1.51). Prefer less risk? Go for 1. FC Köln or draw (1X).
Who will win 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04?
As we see it: 1. FC Köln to win 46%, the draw 25%, FC Schalke 04 to win 29%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
24 October 2026, 14:30, at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne. Referee: Harm Osmers, Germany.
Who will be missing?
1. FC Köln: T. Dallinga, T. Hubers, E. Skhiri, R. van den Berg, R. Ache. FC Schalke 04: K. Karaman, D. Ljubicic, R. Schallenberg, M. Sylla, M. Wober. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 57% chance (odds 1.72), against 43% for under 2.5 (odds 2.34).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 60% (odds 1.62).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (11.0%), 2–1 (9.4%), 1–0 (8.5%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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