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20 Nov, Friday |Round 10 

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22 Nov, Sunday |Round 10 

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FC Cologne

Finished 

0 \- 0 

(HT 0 - 0) 

24th Oct 26, 15:30 

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Schalke 04

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# FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 Prediction: Can FC Cologne hold their home run in Bundesliga?

Last updated 20 days ago **by Ben Cronin** 

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1st Half Result: Schalke 04 ![](/placeholder.svg)

Confidence Rating 

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Lost 

3.55 

Choosing the "1st Half Result: Away" for the FC Cologne vs. Schalke 04 match is a compelling bet based on several factors. While Cologne has been solid at home, unbeaten in their last seven home matches, Schalke has historically performed well away against them, with their most recent victory in this venue stretching back to 2016\. Moreover, Schalke has a better first-half win rate, securing leads in 32% of their games. With both teams struggling for form lately, this prediction capitalizes on Schalke's potential to capitalize early in the match. It's worth backing this trend and finding value in the away side taking the lead before halftime.

Oddspedia Model Probability 31.63%

Betting Odds Probability @3.75 26.67%

18.6% 

Bet value 

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Developed by a team of professional bettors, the SmartBet model is powered by an AI engine to analyse over 1,000 data points for FC Cologne vs Schalke 04\. We continuously monitor the thousands of daily odds changes to update our predictions, ensuring you get the best value. [Learn more about SmartBet.](https://oddspedia.com/insights/betting/oddspedia-smartbet-explainer)

FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 takes place on 2026-10-24 in the Bundesliga (Round 7), with kick-off at 13:30 UTC. Our computer model points to a bold angle: Schalke 04 to be leading at Half Time. Why? The SmartBet model gives it a 31.63% chance, while the odds imply only 26.67%, which creates +18.60% positive expected value. Schalke also win 32% of first halves, compared to Cologne’s 21%. Can Schalke start fast and nick an early edge?

## Prematch Probabilities 

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Winner probabilities 

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COL 

35% Home 

24% Draw 

41% Away 

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S04 

Correct Score probabilities 

\>3 3 2 1 0 

5.9% 0.1% 2.5% 3.8% 3.3% 1.6% 5.1% 7.7% 6.1% 3.3% 7.2% 10.5% 8.2% 4.3% 5.3% 7.8% 6.0% 3.1% 8.1% 

0 1 2 3 \>3

Correct Score: 1-1 

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## What does the Oddspedia community think?

Double Chance: Draw or Schalke 04 ![](/placeholder.svg)

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13 of 15 Tips 

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+9 

![Interwetten](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/light-back/80x32/interwetten.png)

Won 

1.67 

The Oddspedia community is leaning towards safety rather than fireworks. The top consensus tip is Double Chance X2 at 1.81, with 13 of 15 users backing Schalke 04 to avoid defeat. It makes sense on paper because both teams lost their last league match, so it feels tricky to fully trust either side. Schalke’s recent form (DWWLL) also looks a touch sharper than Cologne’s (DLDWL). Still, Cologne are unbeaten in seven home games. Does that home streak scare you off the X2?

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[24 Oct, 15:30 ![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) ![Schalke 04](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) **FC Cologne - Schalke 04** ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

Next Goal: No Goal 

100% 

12 of 12 Tips 

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Best odds 

13.00 

[24 Oct, 15:30 ![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) ![Schalke 04](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) **FC Cologne - Schalke 04** ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

Total Goals: Under 0.5 

100% 

10 of 10 Tips 

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Best odds 

13.00 

[24 Oct, 15:30 ![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) ![Schalke 04](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) **FC Cologne - Schalke 04** ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

Draw No Bet: Schalke 04 

100% 

7 of 7 Tips 

![Betway](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/betway.png)

Best odds 

2.30 

[24 Oct, 15:30 ![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) ![Schalke 04](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) **FC Cologne - Schalke 04** ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

2nd Half Both Teams to Score: Yes 

100% 

5 of 5 Tips 

![Interwetten](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/light-back/80x32/interwetten.png)

Best odds 

2.80 

[24 Oct, 15:30 ![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) ![Schalke 04](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) **FC Cologne - Schalke 04** ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

1st Half Both Teams to Score: Yes 

100% 

4 of 4 Tips 

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4.00 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

1st Half Result: Schalke 04

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nawoo 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

Total Cards: Over 4

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2.35 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

First Team to Score: No Goal

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Papa Midnight 

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509 Tips 

19 days ago 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

Half Time / Full Time: Draw / FC Cologne

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5.50 

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Papa Midnight 

\-293.90 

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19 days ago 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

Correct Score: 2 : 1

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8.00 

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\-455.89 

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19 days ago 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

Full Time Result: FC Cologne

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

Total Goals: Over 2.75

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1.85 

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\-322.87 

792 Tips 

19 days ago 

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

1st Half Total Goals: Over 0.75

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FC Cologne - Schalke 04

Full Time Result: Schalke 04

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![FC Cologne logo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/1/2822.png)

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## FC Cologne Form Analysis: Home streak meets leaky defence

Cologne come into Round 7 sitting 11th with 7 points from 6 matches (2-1-3). Their last five reads DLDWL, so it is a bit stop-start. The good news is the home record is strong at 2-1-0, and they have not lost any of their last seven home matches. The worry is simple: they have conceded in nine straight games. Goals can come though, with 71% of their matches going Over 2.5 Goals. Said El Mala and Thijs Dallinga lead scoring with 2 each.

![Schalke 04 logo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/1/2828.png)

D W W L L 

## Schalke 04 Form Analysis: Can they land a big away result?

Schalke 04 are 14th with 5 points from 6 matches (1-2-3), and their last five are DWWLL. It is not perfect, but it is slightly better than Cologne’s recent run. Away from home, Schalke have failed to score in 1 of 3 league games, yet they average 1.6 goals away in this matchup data. The big issue is finishing: their listed top scorers are all on 0 so far, which is rough. Still, Schalke win 32% of first halves, which fits the SmartBet angle.

[FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 Stats ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

## FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 Odds: Slight lean to the hosts

Bookmakers price FC Cologne at 2.15 for the Full Time Result, with the Draw at 3.93 and Schalke 04 at 3.47\. That shows a mild home edge, but not a slam dunk. The Asian Handicap -0.25 is 1.84 for Cologne, while Schalke +0.25 is 2.05, so the market expects a close one. Goals look live too: Over 2.75 is 1.87 versus Under 2.75 at 2.09\. With Cologne’s 71% rate over 2.5, do you fancy goals?

[FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 Odds ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872)

## FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 Predicted Lineups: Mirror shapes, key duels

Both sides are tipped to line up in a 3-4-2-1, so expect lots of man-to-man battles in midfield. Cologne should start Marvin Schwabe in goal, with Schmied, Simpson-Pusey and Lochoshvili in the back three. The wide work looks set for Sebulonsen and Borna Sosa, while Krauss and Johanneson sit centrally. Maina and Mikey Moore should support Said El Mala up top. Schalke are expected to have Loris Karius behind a back three of Kurucay, Katic and Becker, with Gosens as a key outlet. Aouchiche and Karaman sit behind Edin Dzeko. Who wins the wing-backs battle?

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FC Cologne Wagner, Rene

Schalke 04 Muslic, Miron

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**FC Cologne** Wagner, Rene

Muslic, Miron **Schalke 04** 

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4-2-3-1 

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M. Schwabe

1 

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S. Sebulonsen

28 

![Simpson-Pusey, Jahmai](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

J. Simpson-Pusey

22 

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90' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg)

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L. Lochoshvili

24 

![Sosa, Borna](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/ca2cc57fb0cf4a2b14d6d06f925f0d6e.png)

B. Sosa

3 

![Johanneson, Isak Bergmann](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

I. Johanneson

8 

![Krauss, Tom](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/c4f7b8af504a141d43d14ceb39ab5488.png)

80' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg)

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T. Krauss

5 

![Maina, Linton](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/d194c87c1b6d034163ffa39892171c15.png)

90' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg)

L. Maina

37 

![Moore, Mikey](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/b7d32f9c1c9cf9be7ce70e01f23c6034.png)

68' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg)

M. Moore

47 

![El Mala, Said](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

80' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg)

S. El Mala

10 

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M. Bulter

30 

3-4-2-1 

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L. Karius

1 

![Becker, Timo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/2a852173832fcd263927d6759a14aa1e.png)

T. Becker

5 

![Katic, Nikola](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/a23881c9fbba3ec3fc03694dea25e01e.png)

N. Katic

25 

![Kurucay, Hasan](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

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H. Kurucay

4 

![Ebimbe, Eric](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/f2921fec62ab18ca0f6ca412d18707fb.png)

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E. Ebimbe

29 

![El-Faouzi, Soufiane](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/3b2393c6b2ee1c617532eb07ecbfc54f.png)

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S. El-Faouzi

23 

![Tanaka, Satoshi](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

S. Tanaka

13 

![Gosens, Robin](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/04a32d8b26812aad396417f9d4b5bb26.png)

43' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg)

R. Gosens

8 

![Adamu, Junior](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

J. Adamu

20 

![Aouchiche, Adil](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/96676ddfccd9dfe3845f3ef4fc5eb569.png)

A. Aouchiche

24 

![Hee-chan, Hwang](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null)

H. Hee-chan

7 

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## Last Matches 

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[28 Nov 15:30  ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) FC Cologne ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2962.png) SV Elversberg ? ](/football/fc-cologne-sv-elversberg-819836 "FC Cologne SV Elversberg") 

[20 Nov 20:30  ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2802.png) Bayern Munich ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) FC Cologne ? ](/football/bayern-munich-fc-cologne-55810 "Bayern Munich FC Cologne") 

[08 Nov   FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) FC Cologne ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2801.png) Bayer Leverkusen 1 2 L ](/football/bayer-leverkusen-fc-cologne-55720 "FC Cologne Bayer Leverkusen") 

[01 Nov   FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2873.png) Union Berlin ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) FC Cologne 1 1 D ](/football/fc-cologne-union-berlin-56891 "Union Berlin FC Cologne") 

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27 Oct   

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[28 Nov 15:30  ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2827.png) SC Paderborn 07 ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 ? ](/football/sc-paderborn-07-schalke-04-57072 "SC Paderborn 07 Schalke 04") 

[21 Nov 18:30  ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2876.png) Stuttgart ? ](/football/schalke-04-stuttgart-57147 "Schalke 04 Stuttgart") 

[08 Nov   FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2820.png) Hoffenheim ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 2 1 L ](/football/hoffenheim-schalke-04-56783 "Hoffenheim Schalke 04") 

[31 Oct   FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2861.png) RB Leipzig 0 2 L ](/football/schalke-04-leipzig-57141 "Schalke 04 RB Leipzig") 

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[28 Oct   FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2889.png) Dynamo Dresden ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 2 0 L ](/football/schalke-04-dynamo-dresden-57152 "Dynamo Dresden Schalke 04") 

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## Head-2-Head 

Last 9 years

![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/2822.png)

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[24 Oct 2026   FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) FC Cologne ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 0 0 ](/football/fc-cologne-schalke-04-56872 "FC Cologne Schalke 04")

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09 Feb 2025   

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## Standings 

 Table 

 Top Scorers 

 Outrights 

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| \# | Team | P                                                                                 | W | D | L | Goals | Pts   |             |   |
| -- | ---- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | - | - | ----- | ----- | ----------- | - |
|    | 15   | ![FC Cologne](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2822.png) FC Cologne | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4     | 10:14 | W L D D L ? | 9 |
|    | 17   | ![Schalke 04](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/2828.png) Schalke 04 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5     | 5:11  | L L D L L ? | 6 |

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## FAQ FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 

### Who will win between FC Cologne and Schalke 04? 

The odds slightly favour FC Cologne at 2.15, but it is not a one-sided match. Cologne are unbeaten in seven home games, yet Schalke’s recent form is a bit better. A draw or narrow home win looks realistic.

### What is the best bet for FC Cologne and Schalke 04? 

The community’s top pick is Double Chance X2 at 1.81, with strong support from voters. The SmartBet model’s standout value play is Schalke 04 to win the 1st Half Result, rated 5 stars with +18.60% EV.

### What is Oddspedia SmartBet? 

Oddspedia SmartBet is a computer-model prediction tool. It simulates match outcomes and compares model probability to odds probability. When the model probability is higher, it can flag positive expected value (+EV) betting angles.

### Where and when is the match played? 

FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 is in the Bundesliga (Round 7). It is played on 2026-10-24, with kick-off set for 13:30 UTC. The match is hosted by FC Cologne.

### Where to watch FC Cologne vs Schalke 04? 

Bundesliga matches are often shown on broadcasters like Sky Sport and streaming services such as DAZN (rights vary by country). Some bookmakers, like bet365, may also offer live streaming if you have a funded account.

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