Bundesliga · Regular Season - 8
Match events
RB Leipzig- 37'Penalty goal: Antonio Nusa (pen)
- 45+4'VARVAR: Rômulo José Cardoso da CruzGoal cancelled
HT 0-1
- Yellow card: Timo BeckerFoul51'
- Substitution: Junior Chukwubuike AdamuOff: Dejan Ljubičić57'
- 61'Substitution: Rocco ReitzOff: Christoph Baumgartner
- Substitution: Mertcan AyhanOff: Edin Džeko68'
- 76'Substitution: Brajan GrudaOff: Tidiam Gomis
- 76'Substitution: Benjamin HenrichsOff: Ridle Baku
- 78'Goal: Rômulo José Cardoso da CruzAssist: Antonio Nusa
- Substitution: Timo BeckerOff: Junior Dina Ebimbe83'
- Substitution: Bryan LasmeOff: Hwang Hee-Chan83'
- 85'Substitution: Rômulo José Cardoso da CruzOff: Johan Bakayoko
- 85'Substitution: Ezechiel BanzuziOff: Nicolas Seiwald
- Yellow card: Adil AouchicheFoul86'
Our verdict
RB Leipzig or draw
Bet365 1.25
✓ This tip was correct · final score 0-2
Win probability
Match statistics
- 40%Possession60%
- 0.58Expected goals (xG)3.30
- 6Total shots18
- 1Shots on target10
- 2Shots off target4
- 3Blocked shots4
- 2Shots inside the box13
- 3Corners7
- 1Offsides4
- 16Fouls16
- 2Yellow cards0
- 0Red cards0
- 8Goalkeeper saves1
- 363Passes559
- 302Accurate passes480
Line-ups
FC Schalke 04
4-3-2-1Starting XI
- 1L. KariusG
- 5T. BeckerD
- 25N. KatićD
- 4H. KuruçayD
- 33Vitalie BeckerD
- 13S. TanakaM
- 43M. AyhanM
- 24A. AouchicheM
- 20J. AdamuM
- 19K. KaramanM
- 7Hwang Hee-ChanF
Substitutes
- 29J. Dina EbimbeM
- 10E. DžekoF
- 40E. GashiM
- 11B. LasmeF
- 21D. LjubičićM
- 22K. MüllerG
- 35Jean-Paul N'DiayeF
- 27F. PorathM
- 36Johannes Simon SiebekingG
Coach: M. Muslić
RB Leipzig
4-5-1Starting XI
- 26M. VandevoordtG
- 39B. HenrichsD
- 4W. OrbánD
- 23C. LukebaD
- 22D. RaumD
- 10B. GrudaM
- 20R. ReitzM
- 21N. El AynaouiM
- 6E. BanzuziM
- 7A. NusaM
- 40RômuloF
Substitutes
- 14C. BaumgartnerM
- 35Max FinkgräfeD
- 27T. GomisF
- 2A. KonéD
- 28C. NkunkuF
- 1Ø. NylandG
- 13N. SeiwaldM
- 17R. BakuD
- 11J. BakayokoF
Coach: M. Demichelis
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.35 – 1.83Half time / full time result. 1 = FC Schalke 04, X = draw, 2 = RB Leipzig.
Asian handicap applied to FC Schalke 04.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstFC Schalke 040W 1D 2L · last 3RB Leipzig1W 0D 2L · last 3Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +19 | 18 | DWWDW |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 | DWDDW |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 | WLLWD |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +11 | 15 | WWLWL |
| 5 | Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 | WWDDW |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 | LLWWW |
| 7 | SV Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | WLWLD |
| 8 | FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | LLWLW |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 9 | LDLDL |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 | WLLWL |
| 11 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 | LWWLL |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 | DWDLW |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 9 | LWWWL |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 | DLWLD |
| 15 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 8 | LWLDW |
| 16 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 | LDLLD |
| 17 | Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -12 | 6 | DDWLL |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 | DWLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  N. FüllkrugWerder Bremen | 7 | 8 |
| 2 |  M. OliseBayern München | 7 | 6 |
| 3 |  P. SchickBayer Leverkusen | 7 | 6 |
| 4 |  Y. EbnoutalibEintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 5 |
| 5 |  P. TietzFSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 5 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | FC Schalke 04 | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 3 |
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Losses | 2 | 2 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 1 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 3.3 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 3 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/3 | 2/3 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/3 | 2/3 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/3 | 2/3 |
| BTTS – yes | 0/3 | 2/3 |
Match preview
FC Schalke 04 host RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 8) at VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:30 WAT.
Our prediction model makes RB Leipzig slight favourites, giving FC Schalke 04 a 28% chance of winning, 24% for the draw and 48% for RB Leipzig. Our tip is: RB Leipzig or draw.
FC Schalke 04 have taken 1 points from their last 3 games (0W 1D 2L). RB Leipzig have taken 3 points from their last 3 games (1W 0D 2L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 62% chance of over 2.5 and a 63% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Germany Bundesliga
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 15:30 WAT
- Venue
- VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
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Quick answers
When is FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig?
FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:30 West Africa Time.
Which competition is FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig in?
The match is in the Germany Bundesliga.
Where are FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig in the table?
FC Schalke 04 are 16th and RB Leipzig are 4th in the Bundesliga.
Who will win FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig?
Our prediction is RB Leipzig or draw. Win probabilities: FC Schalke 04 28%, draw 24%, RB Leipzig 48%.
Will both teams score in FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig?
We estimate a 63% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig?
We estimate a 62% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.