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FC Schalke 04

Next game: FC Schalke 04 host FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday 17 October. The market makes FC Schalke 04 about a 3 in 10 chance to win, a fair price of about $3.09, and a draw about a 3 in 10 chance. 8 of FC Schalke 04's last 10 league games had over 2.5 goals. See the game preview

Won-drawn-lost1-1-2
At home0-1-0
Goals a game1.00
Last 4LDWL
Next Game: vs FSV Mainz 05 (Home) Sat 17 Oct, 3:30 PM CEST Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen · Outdoor Game preview ›

Today's Game Pick

Our callFree
FSV Mainz 05 at FC Schalke 04
FSV Mainz 05
with a 2.5-goal head start
FSV Mainz 05 +2.5 Spread
HIGH
Our numbers say this wins about 93 times in 100 · a $100 bet returns about $103 if it lands
You bet$10 If it wins$10.30 Odds-3333
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Our model gives it about a 93% chance to land; the price says about 90%. That gap is why it made the board.

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Model updated Oct 14, 10:45AM UTC
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The FC Schalke 04 model is leaning FSV Mainz 05 on the spread in the Spread market vs FSV Mainz 05.
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Draw No BetWith Pro
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Head to Head (3-Way)With Pro
SpreadWith Pro
Draw No BetWith Pro
Total GoalsWith Pro
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Head to Head (3-Way)With Pro
Total GoalsWith Pro
Both Teams to ScoreWith Pro

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How the price moved

When prices opened: FSV Mainz 05 about 4 in 10 to win. Now: about 4 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
ResultMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
FC Schalke 04about 3 in 10$3.09$3.00
Drawabout 3 in 10$3.84$3.80
FSV Mainz 05about 4 in 10$2.40$2.30

On this match the bookies keep about $7.00 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 50 books we check.

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FC Schalke 04 fixtures and results, 2026-27

Results and upcoming games
DateOpponentResultOver 2.5 goalsBoth teams scoredGame
Sun 30 Augat AugsburgL 0-3YesNo–
Sat 5 Sepvs Bayern MunichD 0-0NoNo–
Fri 11 Sepat Union BerlinW 3-1YesYes–
Sun 11 Octat SC FreiburgL 1-2YesYesGame page
Sat 17 Octvs FSV Mainz 05Upcoming · 3:30 PM CEST––Preview

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How often FC Schalke 04 games have goals

Team history

In 2022-23, 21 of FC Schalke 04's 34 league games had over 2.5 goals (12 of 17 at home), and both teams scored in 17. So far in 2026-27: 3 of 5 had over 2.5 goals.

SeasonOver 2.5 goals at homeOver 2.5 goals awayOver 2.5 goals, allBoth teams scoredResults
2026-27 (so far)0 of 23 of 33 of 52 of 51 won, 2 drew, 2 lost
2022-2312 of 179 of 1721 of 3417 of 347 won, 10 drew, 17 lost
2020-2110 of 1713 of 1723 of 3414 of 343 won, 7 drew, 24 lost
2019-209 of 1711 of 1720 of 3418 of 349 won, 12 drew, 13 lost
What do these numbers mean?

Over 2.5 goals means three or more goals in the game. Both teams scored means each side scored at least once. Complete seasons only, plus this season so far.

Team history, counted from final scores. Not Bet Better’s picks.

Availability

Roster status
Player availability is not tracked for Soccer. No injury/availability feed is available for this competition — absence of a listing here does not mean every player is fit.

Betting angles

2 markets live
Both Teams to Scorevs 1. FC Köln (A)+150

FC Schalke 04 both-teams-to-score angle; our model makes both teams scoring 39% here.

Total Goalsvs 1. FC Köln (A)Over +1.5 -667
84%model over %

FC Schalke 04 total-goals angle; the model prices Over at 84% here.

Questions about FC Schalke 04

When do FC Schalke 04 play next?

FC Schalke 04 host FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday 17 October 2026.

How often do FC Schalke 04 games have over 2.5 goals?

In 2022-23, 21 of FC Schalke 04's 34 league games had over 2.5 goals (12 of 17 at home). So far in 2026-27: 3 of 5 had over 2.5 goals.

How often do both teams score in FC Schalke 04 games?

In 2022-23, both teams scored in 17 of FC Schalke 04's 34 league games.

Where can I see FC Schalke 04's next game preview?

Bet Better's FC Schalke 04 vs FSV Mainz 05 game page has the preview and the latest prices. Open the game page

About This Team

FC Schalke 04 are tracked by the Bet Better model across Soccer games. Their next game is against FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday 17 October at Veltins-Arena. Use the data above to inform your Soccer betting decisions for FC Schalke 04.

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