Bundesliga
Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 14:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Veltins-Arena
Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 Prediction & Stats - Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 carries real history into this round of the Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 17/10 (Saturday) at Veltins-Arena, 14:30 (UK time).
Read the Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Mainz 05
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Mainz 05 the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Bundesliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Schalke 04 Preview
Schalke 04 reach this fixture 5 match into their Bundesliga. Here is where Die Königsblauen stand:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
4 scored, at 0.8 a game
6 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Die Königsblauen, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Edin Džeko, 2 goals
Most assists: Edin Džeko, 1 assists
Recent results — Schalke 04
11/10/2026 11:30
20/09/2026 11:30
11/09/2026 14:30
05/09/2026 12:30
30/08/2026 11:30
Mainz 05: how they are travelling
Mainz 05 come in 5 matches into their Bundesliga.
Here is what Die Nullfünfer have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.4 points per game
13 scored, at 2.6 a game
10 conceded, at 2 a game
Die Nullfünfer, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Phillip Tietz, 4 goals
Most assists: Sheraldo Becker, 3 assists
Recent results — Die Nullfünfer
10/10/2026 09:30
19/09/2026 09:30
12/09/2026 09:30
06/09/2026 09:30
29/08/2026 09:30
The head-to-head favours Schalke 04
Recent meetings have tended to go Schalke 04's way against Mainz 05.
From 29 match(es):
Schalke 04: 17 win(s)
Mainz 05: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 prediction.
Form comparison Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Schalke 04
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 0.87 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.96 | 1.68 | 2.16 |
Away Team
Mainz 05
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Home |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.6 | 3.67 | 6 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 1.33 | 4.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.13 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.36 | 1.41 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05
Match: Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05
Competition: Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 17/10/2026
Kick-off: 14:30 (UK time)
Venue: Veltins-Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Die Knappen vs Karnevalsverein that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.82
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 87%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 78%
Cards
5.5
League: 3.62
Corners
6.5
League: 10.8
Home Team
Schalke 04
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 0.87 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.96 | 1.68 | 2.16 |
Away Team
Mainz 05
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Home |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.6 | 3.67 | 6 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 1.33 | 4.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.13 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.36 | 1.41 |
Corners
10.2 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Schalke 04 received +6% more corners than Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga
9.6 / Match
Freiburg
(2)
Elversberg
(4)
Union Berlin
(5)
Bayern München
(0)
Augsburg
(3)(4)
Bayer Leverkusen
(4)
Borussia M'gladbach
(4)
Eintracht Frankfurt
(5)
Hamburger SV
(11)
Paderborn
Cards
1.4 / Match
+71% Cards / Match
Mainz 05 received +71% more cards than Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga
2.4 / Match
Freiburg
(1)
Elversberg
(1)
Union Berlin
(1)
Bayern München
(2)
Augsburg
(0)(3)
Bayer Leverkusen
(5)
Borussia M'gladbach
(0)
Eintracht Frankfurt
(3)
Hamburger SV
(1)
Paderborn
Goals Scored
0.8 / Match
+225%
Mainz 05 is +225% better in terms of goals scored
2.6 / Match
Freiburg
(1)
Elversberg
(0)
Union Berlin
(3)
Bayern München
(0)
Augsburg
(0)(3)
Bayer Leverkusen
(4)
Borussia M'gladbach
(1)
Eintracht Frankfurt
(5)
Hamburger SV
(0)
Paderborn
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+40%
Mainz 05 condeded +40% more goals than Schalke 04
2 / Match
Freiburg
(2)
Elversberg
(0)
Union Berlin
(1)
Bayern München
(0)
Augsburg
(3)(4)
Bayer Leverkusen
(3)
Borussia M'gladbach
(3)
Eintracht Frankfurt
(0)
Hamburger SV
(0)
Paderborn
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Freiburg
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2 |
Borussia Dortmund
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 3 |
Bayern München
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 2.2 |
| 4 |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 |
RB Leipzig
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Augsburg
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
Werder Bremen
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 8 |
Mainz 05
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 9 |
Elversberg
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 10 |
Köln
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Stuttgart
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 12 |
Hamburger SV
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 13 |
Schalke 04
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 5 | 1 |
| 15 |
Paderborn
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 16 |
Union Berlin
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 17 |
Hoffenheim
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 18 |
Borussia M'gladbach
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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