Köln vs Schalke 04: match statistics
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Köln vs Schalke 04: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Köln plays Schalke 04 in Bundesliga (Germany). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: RheinEnergieStadion.
Recent form
Köln has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Schalke 04 has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Köln scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.83. Schalke 04 scores 0.67 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 3.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 83% of Köln's games and 33% of Schalke 04's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 74% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Köln has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.17 per game. Köln takes 16.0 shots per game, while Schalke 04 takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Köln leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Schalke 04, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.69 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 74% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Köln | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.19 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Schalke 04 is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Köln · 1 pts / game - Schalke 04
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Köln is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Köln · 0.67 goals / game - Schalke 04
Schalke 04 is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Köln · 1.17 goals / game - Schalke 04
Köln scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Schalke 04 scores in 33% of games (2 of 6 games), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Köln
Over / Under - Schalke 04
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Schalke 04 is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.83 pts / game - Köln · 1 pts / game - Schalke 04
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Köln
Schalke 04
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Köln | Liga | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.17 | 3.69 | ▼ 1.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 59% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 83% | 83% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Köln and Schalke 04 play?
Köln face Schalke 04 on October 24, 2026 in Bundesliga at RheinEnergieStadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Köln vs Schalke 04?
Köln score 1.33 goals per game on average and Schalke 04 0.67. The Bundesliga average is 3.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 74% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Köln's matches and 33% of Schalke 04's.
What form are Köln and Schalke 04 in?
Over the last 5 games Köln have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Schalke 04 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Köln vs Schalke 04?
The statistical background for Köln vs Schalke 04 — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.