FC Schalke 04
2/7Wins
1.7Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 1 wins from 3 available matches.
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2. BundesligaMatchweek 25THE MATCH CENTREFC Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld match centre
90′ · Live
1:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
E. Dzeko15′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate96.4%FC Schalke 04
Draw3.5%at full time
Current result estimate0.1%Arminia Bielefeld
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: FC Schalke 04 4.4% · no further goal 91.9% · Arminia Bielefeld 3.6%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.FC Schalke 04Arminia Bielefeld
2.270Expected goals · API-Football0.900
7Shots on target3
23Total Shots11
46%Ball Possession54%
9Corner Kicks2
7Fouls11
0Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves7
262Total passes323
151Passes accurate213
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
2. BundesligaProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 35 | +20 | 73 | — |
| 2 |  SV Elversberg | 34 | +25 | 62 | — |
| 3 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | +14 | 62 | — |
| 4 |  Hannover 96 | 34 | +16 | 60 | — |
| 5 |  SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | +12 | 52 | — |
| 6 |  1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | +5 | 52 | — |
| 7 |  Hertha BSC | 34 | +3 | 51 | — |
| 8 |  1. FC Nürnberg | 34 | +2 | 46 | — |
| 9 |  VfL Bochum | 34 | +2 | 44 | — |
| 10 |  Karlsruher SC | 34 | -11 | 44 | — |
| 11 |  Dynamo Dresden | 34 | +1 | 41 | — |
| 12 |  Holstein Kiel | 34 | -4 | 41 | — |
| 13 |  Arminia Bielefeld | 35 | +1 | 39 | — |
| 14 |  1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | -6 | 39 | — |
| 15 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | -18 | 37 | — |
| 16 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | -19 | 37 | — |
| 17 |  Fortuna Düsseldorf | 34 | -20 | 37 | — |
| 18 |  Preußen Münster | 34 | -23 | 30 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
FC Schalke 04 0 reported
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Arminia Bielefeld 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Arminia Bielefeld
2/7Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Arminia Bielefeld’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
FC Schalke 04
7 matchesResults2 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals4 of 7
Both teams scored5 of 7
Past results, not predictions.
Arminia Bielefeld
7 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals3 of 7
Both teams scored4 of 7
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare FC Schalke 04 at home with Arminia Bielefeld away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:56 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
2. Bundesliga · 2025/26 · all league matches
FC Schalke 04Arminia Bielefeld
24Matches played24
47Points earned27
14Wins7
1.4Goals scored / match1.5
0.9Goals conceded / match1.4
10Clean sheets6
5Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares FC Schalke 04 at home with Arminia Bielefeld away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
FC Schalke 04
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Miron Muslic
- 22
K. MullerG - 5
T. BeckerD - 43
M. AyhanD - 4
H. KurucayD - 16
M. N'DiayeD - 23
S. El-FaouziM - 6
R. SchallenbergM - 21
D. LjubicicM - 19
K. KaramanM - 24
A. AouchicheM - 10
E. DzekoF
Substitutes (9)
32 · L. Podlech
14 · J. Bachmann
9 · M. Sylla
2 · F. Sanchez
37 · M. Gruger
47 · Z. Amoussou-Tchibara
45 · M. Khadr
7 · C. Gomis
35 · M. Wallentowitz
Arminia Bielefeld
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Michel Kniat
- 1
J. KerskenG - 27
B. BoakyeD - 5
M. BauerD - 31
R. KnocheD - 17
A. SickerD - 21
S. RussoM - 6
M. CorbozM - 11
J. GrodowskiM - 38
M. WorlM - 22
J. RocheltM - 28
R. UldrikisF
Substitutes (9)
18 · L. Oppermann
8 · S. Schreck
7 · S. Telalovic
2 · F. Hagmann
10 · M. Mehlem
37 · N. Sarenren Bazee
24 · C. Lannert
19 · M. Grosser
44 · E. Yasar
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
FC Schalke 04
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Müller | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Timo Becker | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 20 | 5 |
| Mertcan Ayhan | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Hasan Kuruçay | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — |
| Moussa Ndiaye | 78 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 1 |
| Soufiane El-Faouzi | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 22 | 3 |
| Ron Schallenberg | 90 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 38 | 2 |
| Dejan Ljubičić | 78 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 1 |
| Kenan Karaman | 89 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 16 | — |
| Adil Aouchiche | 88 | 8.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 25 | — |
| Edin Džeko | 88 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Felipe Sánchez | 12 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Janik Bachmann | 12 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| Moussa Sylla | 2 | — | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Mika Wallentowitz | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Christian Gomis | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Luca Podlech | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mika Khadr | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Grüger | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zaid Amoussou | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Arminia Bielefeld
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Thomas Kersken | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Benjamin Boakye | 59 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 17 | 1 |
| Maximilian Bauer | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 39 | — |
| Robin Knoche | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 44 | — |
| Arne Sicker | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 41 | 1 |
| Stefano Russo | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 1 |
| Mael Corboz | 59 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 10 | — |
| Joel Grodowski | 89 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Marius Wörl | 71 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 1 |
| Jannik Rochelt | 59 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Roberts Uldriķis | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 29 | — |
| Christopher Lannert | 31 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 2 |
| Marvin Mehlem | 31 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 8 | 1 |
| Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee | 31 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Eyyub Yasar | 19 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Semir Telalović | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Leo Oppermann | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maximilian Großer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Felix Hagmann | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Schreck | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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