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Germany 2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Match Events

Hasan Kuruçay

30'

61'

I. Prtajin

83'

I. Prtajin

E. Dzeko

87'

K. Karaman

90'

Fabian Kunze

Preview

Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern: Home Dominance Meets Away Struggles in 2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04 host 1. FC Kaiserslautern in a 2. Bundesliga clash where the home side's formidable record at the VELTINS-Arena clashes with Kaiserslautern's struggles on the road. Schalke's defensive solidity at home will be put to the test against a Kaiserslautern side that has found goals hard to come by away from home. This contest presents a clear statistical disparity, suggesting a potential home victory.

This fixture sets up as a battle between Schalke's home prowess and Kaiserslautern's away-day woes. Schalke are likely to adopt a controlled approach, leveraging their strong home defensive record and looking to build attacks patiently. They will aim to keep the match played on their terms, utilising their higher shot volume at home to create pressure. Kaiserslautern, on the other hand, might look to absorb pressure and play on transitional opportunities, though their recent away form suggests this may be difficult. The home side's ability to keep clean sheets at home, combined with Kaiserslautern's struggles to break down defences away from home, points towards a tactical scenario where Schalke dictate the flow and look to exploit any defensive lapses from the visitors.

Team statistics

Germany 2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Matches played

12 - 2 - 4

Results

9 - 3 - 6

66.7%

Win %

50%

1.2

Goals scored

1.8

0.6

Goals conceded

1.2

4.3

Shots on target

5.4

5.1

Shots off target

5.3

2.8

Blocked shots

3.3

41.8

Ball possession

48.1

68.1

Pass accuracy

74.3

13.7

Fouls

12.1

2.1

Goalkeeper saves

3.4

2.7

Yellow cards

2.8

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• FC Schalke 04 have won 87.5% of their home games this season, conceding only 0.5 goals per match.
• 1. FC Kaiserslautern have only secured two away wins all season and score just one goal per away game on average.
• Schalke's last three home games have all ended in victory, indicating strong current home form.

AI Prediction

The overwhelming home advantage for FC Schalke 04, coupled with their exceptional defensive record at the VELTINS-Arena, makes them strong favourites. Kaiserslautern's struggles on the road, particularly in their last outing, suggest they will find it difficult to break down this resolute Schalke defence. The odds also lean towards a home win, reinforcing the statistical picture. Therefore, a home victory with a low number of goals, and likely no goal from the visitors, appears the most probable outcome.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

27%

O/U

47%

BTTS

40%
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by google

68%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

70%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

2. Bundesliga H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/9/2025	FC Schalke 04	L 0 - 1 W	1. FC Kaiserslautern HOME	U	N
4/27/2025	FC Schalke 04	L 1 - 2 W	1. FC Kaiserslautern HOME	O	Y
11/29/2024	HOME FC Schalke 04	L 0 - 3 W	1. FC Kaiserslautern	O	N
1/26/2024	FC Schalke 04	L 1 - 4 W	1. FC Kaiserslautern HOME	O	Y
8/5/2023	HOME FC Schalke 04	W 3 - 0 L	1. FC Kaiserslautern	O	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

FC Schalke 04

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Hertha BSC	0 - 0	D	U	N	N
AWAY	Eintracht Braunschweig	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	1. FC Nürnberg	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Fortuna Düsseldorf	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	SC Paderborn 07	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Preußen Münster	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	SV Elversberg	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Karlsruher SC	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	SV Darmstadt 98	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Hannover 96	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y

FC Schalke 04 have established themselves as a formidable force on home turf this season. Their overall record boasts an impressive 87.5% win rate at the VELTINS-Arena, conceding a miserly 0.5 goals per game. This defensive resilience is a cornerstone of their success, backed by a solid structure that limits opposition chances. Recent form continues this trend, with three consecutive home victories and a significantly tightened defence. While their possession numbers are not overwhelmingly high, they have been incredibly efficient when creating opportunities in front of their own supporters.

1. FC Kaiserslautern

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Hannover 96	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	1. FC Magdeburg	2 - 3	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Arminia Bielefeld	0 - 0	D	U	N	N
HOME	Dynamo Dresden	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Eintracht Braunschweig	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Holstein Kiel	4 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Hertha BSC	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	Fortuna Düsseldorf	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	1. FC Nürnberg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Karlsruher SC	3 - 2	W	O	Y	N

1. FC Kaiserslautern present a stark contrast when playing away from home. Their overall away record shows only two wins from eight games, and they concede more than they score on the road, with 1.3 goals shipped per match. This defensive frailty, coupled with a meagre scoring rate of just one goal per away fixture, paints a worrying picture for their trip to Gelsenkirchen. Recent form has seen them struggle to convert draws into wins, with three consecutive stalemates in their last three away games, scoring only a single goal across those fixtures. Their last outing away from home was a particularly poor performance, managing only four shots and a mere 28% possession.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.95

DRAW

3.3

AWAY

3.9

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.9

UNDER

1.9

BTTS

YES

1.73

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

(3-4-2-1)

Loris Karius

Hasan Kuruçay

Nikola Katić

Mertcan Ayhan

Finn Porath

Ron Schallenberg

Soufiane El-Faouzi

Timo Becker

Kenan Karaman

Amin Younes

Christian Gomis

Norman Bassette

Marlon Ritter

Naatan Skyttä

Mika Haas

Fabian Kunze

Leon Robinson

Paul Joly

Atanas Chernev

Maxwell Gyamfi

Luca Sirch

Julian Krahl

1. FC Kaiserslautern

(3-4-2-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

FC Schalke 04

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
T. Kalas	Contusion	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

League table

Germany 2. Bundesliga

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Schalke 04	17	12	1	4	22	10	12	37	LWWWD
2	SV Elversberg	17	10	4	3	31	15	16	34	DWWDW
3	SV Darmstadt 98	17	9	6	2	29	17	12	33	DWWDW
4	SC Paderborn 07	17	10	3	4	28	18	10	33	DWLLL
5	Hannover 96	17	8	5	4	30	22	8	29	LDDWW
6	Hertha BSC	17	8	4	5	21	16	5	28	DDLWW
7	1. FC Kaiserslautern	17	8	3	6	29	21	8	27	LDWLW
8	1. FC Nürnberg	17	6	4	7	19	23	-4	22	WLDLW
9	Karlsruher SC	17	6	4	7	25	33	-8	22	DLLLL
10	VfL Bochum	17	6	3	8	23	22	1	21	DDWWL
11	Holstein Kiel	17	5	5	7	20	22	-2	20	WDDLL
12	Preußen Münster	17	5	5	7	22	26	-4	20	DLDWD
13	Eintracht Braunschweig	17	6	2	9	20	29	-9	20	WWDWL
14	Arminia Bielefeld	17	5	4	8	27	24	3	19	DDLLL
15	1. FC Magdeburg	17	5	2	10	21	29	-8	17	WDWWL
16	Fortuna Düsseldorf	17	5	2	10	15	27	-12	17	WLLLW
17	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	17	4	3	10	26	44	-18	15	LDDLL
18	Dynamo Dresden	17	3	4	10	24	34	-10	13	LLLWW

FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern: Home Dominance Meets Away Struggles in 2. Bundesliga

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

FC Schalke 04 Team recent

1. FC Kaiserslautern Team recent

Odds

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Injuries / suspensions

FC Schalke 04 Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Kaiserslautern Injuries / suspensions

League table