FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 preview: October 24, 2026
FC Cologne (2-1-3 W-D-L, 7 pts, 12th) host Schalke 04 (1-2-3 W-D-L, 5 pts, 15th) at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne on October 24, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
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How do FC Cologne and Schalke 04 compare heading into their match?
- FC Cologne are 12th with 7 points from 6 matches (2-1-3 W-D-L); Schalke 04 are 15th with 5 points from 6 matches (1-2-3 W-D-L).
- FC Cologne score 1.3 (5th fewest of 18) and concede 1.8 (8th most) per match. Schalke 04 score 0.7 (1st fewest of 18) and concede 1.2 (4th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: FC Cologne 1.4 for and 1.6 against; Schalke 04 0.9 for and 1.9 against.
- FC Cologne at home: 2-1-0 W-D-L in 3 (2 scored, 1.3 conceded per match). Schalke 04 away: 1-0-2 W-D-L in 3 (1.3 scored, 2 conceded).
- Last 5 Bundesliga matches: FC Cologne 1-1-3 W-D-L, Schalke 04 1-2-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 5 of 6 (83%) FC Cologne matches and 2 of 6 (33%) Schalke 04 matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 6 (67%) and 3 of 6 (50%).
- No earlier meeting between these clubs is stored.
Bundesliga matches this season only (FC Cologne 6, Schalke 04 6); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cologne | 2-1-3 | 1-1-3 (1-1.8) | 0-0-3 (0.7-2.3) | 2-1-0 (2-1.3) |
| Schalke 04 | 1-2-3 | 1-2-2 (0.8-0.8) | 1-0-2 (1.3-2) | 0-2-1 (0-0.3) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
FC Cologne attack against Schalke 04 defense
| FC Cologne for | Schalke 04 against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.3 (12th) | 1.2 (15th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (12th) | 1.9 (8th) |
| Shots per match | 16.2 (7th) | 15.2 (11th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.2 (11th) | 6.2 (8th) |
| Big chances per match | 2 (14th) | 4 (1st) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 11.2 (8th) | 11.2 (9th) |
| Corners per match | 6 (5th) | 6.3 (4th) |
Schalke 04 attack against FC Cologne defense
| Schalke 04 for | FC Cologne against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 0.7 (18th) | 1.8 (8th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 0.9 (17th) | 1.6 (11th) |
| Shots per match | 10.2 (18th) | 15.7 (9th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.5 (17th) | 6.3 (6th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.5 (16th) | 2.8 (10th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.2 (17th) | 9.5 (11th) |
| Corners per match | 3 (18th) | 6 (6th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| FC Cologne, home matches | Schalke 04, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Record | 2-1-0 W-D-L | 1-0-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.3 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 of 3 (0%) | 0 of 3 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 3 (0%) | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 3 (100%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 3 (100%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 2 of 3 (67%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
Scoring patterns
| FC Cologne | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 0 of 6 (0%) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 6 (17%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| Both teams scored | 5 of 6 (83%) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 5 of 6 (83%) | 3 of 6 (50%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 6 (67%) | 3 of 6 (50%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 2 of 6 (33%) | 1 of 6 (17%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.3 for, 0.7 against | 0.3 for, 0.5 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1 for, 1.2 against | 0.3 for, 0.7 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | FC Cologne | Schalke 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.4 (12th) | 0.9 (17th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.6 (11th) | 1.9 (8th) |
| Shots | 16.2 (7th) | 10.2 (18th) |
| Shots, opponents | 15.7 (9th) | 15.2 (11th) |
| Shots on target | 5.2 (11th) | 3.5 (17th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 6.3 (6th) | 6.2 (8th) |
| Big chances | 2 (14th) | 1.5 (16th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.8 (10th) | 4 (1st) |
| Possession % | 48.5 (10th) | 40.1 (17th) |
| Passes | 417 (12th) | 349.5 (17th) |
| Passes, opponents | 445.8 (9th) | 534.2 (3rd) |
| Corners | 6 (5th) | 3 (18th) |
| Corners, opponents | 6 (6th) | 6.3 (4th) |
| Fouls | 11.2 (9th) | 9.2 (18th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 11.3 (8th) | 11.5 (7th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.8 (7th) | 0.8 (17th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.7 (10th) | 1.8 (7th) |
| Shots inside the box | 11.2 (8th) | 7.2 (17th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 9.5 (11th) | 11.2 (9th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.8 (8th) | 2.8 (17th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.8 (6th) | 4 (14th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.5 (10th) | 1.3 (14th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 2 (8th) | 3.2 (2nd) |
| Offsides | 0.6 (18th) | 2.5 (2nd) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.2 (13th) | 2.5 (3rd) |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.8 (8th) | 72.3 (18th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 80.6 (11th) | 77.7 (15th) |
| Long balls | 48.7 (10th) | 62.8 (1st) |
| Long balls, opponents | 46.7 (12th) | 60.8 (1st) |
| Long balls completed | 20 (15th) | 21.3 (10th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 23.2 (7th) | 28.3 (2nd) |
| Crosses | 18.7 (9th) | 10.8 (18th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 20.2 (4th) | 19.3 (7th) |
| Crosses completed | 4 (13th) | 3.2 (17th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.5 (8th) | 4.7 (10th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.3 (9th) | 4.3 (18th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.8 (12th) | 12 (1st) |
| Tackles | 15.8 (9th) | 22.5 (1st) |
| Tackles, opponents | 15.3 (10th) | 13.7 (16th) |
| Interceptions | 9 (13th) | 11.8 (3rd) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.8 (13th) | 8 (16th) |
| Clearances | 28.2 (14th) | 40.5 (1st) |
| Clearances, opponents | 28.5 (10th) | 27.8 (13th) |
| Ground duels won | 32.5 (11th) | 37.3 (4th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 31.7 (13th) | 34 (9th) |
| Aerial duels won | 14.7 (12th) | 23.5 (1st) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 18.7 (4th) | 25.2 (1st) |
| Big saves | 1 (4th) | 1.4 (1st) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.4 (2nd) | 0.8 (8th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
FC Cologne
- Oct 16, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 0-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt
- Oct 11, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-1 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Sep 19, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-2 at Hamburg SV
- Sep 12, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 1-1 vs Werder Bremen
- Sep 4, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-4 at VfB Stuttgart
- Aug 29, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 3-2 vs TSG Hoffenheim
Schalke 04
Head-to-head
No earlier meeting between these clubs is stored in StatsNext.
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thijs Dallinga | forward | 3 | 2 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Ragnar Ache | forward | 4 | 1 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Mikey Moore | forward | 5 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Linton Maina | midfielder | 6 | 1 G, 2 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | |
| Said El Mala | midfielder | 5 | 2 G, 0 A, 21 SH | 2 G, 21 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Luka Lochoshvili | defender | 6 | 0 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 0 G, 4 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenan Karaman | forward | 5 | 1 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Shots |
| Junior Adamu | forward | 4 | 0 G, 1 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Assists |
| Hwang Hee-Chan | forward | 4 | 0 G, 1 A, 2 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | Assists |
| Adil Aouchiche | midfielder | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 10 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Soufian El-Faouzi | midfielder | 6 | 0 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | Shots on target |
| Robin Gosens | defender | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 5 SH | 1 G, 4 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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