Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern: match statistics
Schalke 04 presents impressive home form with 88% wins at home and just one loss at their own stadium this season. The hosts maintain a solid defense in home matches, conceding an average of only 0.5 goals per match and recording 50% clean sheets. Kaiserslautern has poor results away with just 25% wins and 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per away match. The visitors' recent form raises concerns, especially in away matches where they recorded a losing streak. The xG advantage for Schalke (1.52 vs 1.22 xG for visitors) and higher efficiency in home matches argue for a home victory, though Kaiserslautern's experience and attacking potential (32 goals this season) may make the match competitive.
Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Schalke 04 played against Kaiserslautern in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Schalke 04 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Kaiserslautern has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Schalke 04 scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 0.56. Kaiserslautern scores 1.78 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Schalke 04's games and 61% of Kaiserslautern's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 56%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kaiserslautern has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.41 per game. Schalke 04 takes 12.2 shots per game, while Kaiserslautern takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Kaiserslautern leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.11 after halftime.
When the teams score
Schalke 04's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Kaiserslautern, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Schalke 04 presents impressive home form with 88% wins at home and just one loss at their own stadium this season. The hosts maintain a solid defense in home matches, conceding an average of only 0.5 goals per match and recording 50% clean sheets. Kaiserslautern has poor results away with just 25% wins and 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per away match. The visitors' recent form raises concerns, especially in away matches where they recorded a losing streak. The xG advantage for Schalke (1.52 vs 1.22 xG for visitors) and higher efficiency in home matches argue for a home victory, though Kaiserslautern's experience and attacking potential (32 goals this season) may make the match competitive.
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Game stats
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
| Schalke 04 | Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.33 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 1.4 pts / game - Kaiserslautern
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.
Kaiserslautern is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.78 goals / game - Kaiserslautern
Schalke 04 is 118% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.56 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.22 goals / game - Kaiserslautern
Schalke 04 scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Kaiserslautern keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 meczów).
Kaiserslautern scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 56% (10 of 18 meczów).
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 - Schalke 04
Over / Under - Kaiserslautern
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 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.72 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 1.44 pts / game - Kaiserslautern
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Kaiserslautern - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Schalke 04
Kaiserslautern
* 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 (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Schalke 04 | Liga | Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.78 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 57% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 66% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 83% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Schalke 04's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Kaiserslautern. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Schalke 04 2:2 Kaiserslautern. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern?
Schalke 04 score 1.22 goals per game on average and Kaiserslautern 1.78. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Schalke 04's matches and 61% of Kaiserslautern's.
What form are Schalke 04 and Kaiserslautern in?
Over the last 5 games Schalke 04 have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Kaiserslautern 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern?
The statistical background for Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern — 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.