Round 6 - Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04 VS 1. FSV Mainz 05 Prediction, Stats, H2H
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17 October, 2026
FC Schalke 04 VS 1. FSV Mainz 05 Match Overview & AI Preview:
A closely matched sixth-round Bundesliga fixture. Schalke have five points and need a result after defeat at Freiburg, while Mainz enter with seven points and a high-scoring profile despite losing 4-3 to Leverkusen. Mainz's attacking momentum offsets Schalke's historical and home advantages.
Recent H2H results: Schalke have won the last two meetings and are unbeaten in the last five head-to-head matches; overall, Schalke lead the series 22 wins to Mainz's nine, with 14 Schalke wins in 19 meetings at Veltins-Arena.
AI Football Prediction: 1X2, Over/Under & Betting Tips:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Schalke are likely to defend compactly and attack through quick transitions, relying on home crowd energy and set pieces. Mainz should seek territorial control, press Schalke's first buildup phase, and exploit spaces behind the fullbacks. The match may become open if Mainz score first, while Schalke's best route is to slow the tempo and force Mainz into positional attacks.
Schalke's substantial historical advantage and home setting keep the contest balanced, but Mainz's superior recent attacking form and unbeaten Bundesliga away run slightly improve the visitors' outlook. Both teams have shown defensive instability, increasing the probability of goals.
Last Update: 16-10-2026
FC Schalke 04 VS 1. FSV Mainz 05 H2H Stats & Team Performance:
| FC Schalke 04 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 48 | 52 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 0.8 | 2 |
| Win Probability | |
| 37 | 38 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Mainz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Elversberg | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 | Bremen | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 | HSV | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 | Frankfurt | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 | 1. FC Köln | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 | Stuttgart | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | Schalke | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 15 | SC Paderborn | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 | Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | M'gladbach | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Füllkrug | SVW | GER | 6 | 6 | N/A |
| M. Olise | FCB | FRA | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Y. Ebnoutalib | SGE | GER | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| P. Schick | B04 | CZE | 5 | 5 | 1 |
