Bundesliga· Regular Season - 8· Veltins Arena
FC Schalke 04
RB Leipzig31 Oct
FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.70
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.8
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More FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5RB Leipzig +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2RB Leipzig or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5FC Schalke 04 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XFC Schalke 04 or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2RB Leipzig to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5RB Leipzig -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1FC Schalke 04 to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5FC Schalke 04 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig preview & analysis
Match preview
FC Schalke 04 host RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 8) at Veltins Arena on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
FC Schalke 04 arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to SC Freiburg 1-2 away. They're 13th in the table with 5 points from 5 games. RB Leipzig arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 at home. They're 5th in the table with 9 points from 5 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, FC Schalke 04 have won 1, RB Leipzig have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 4.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes RB Leipzig narrow favourites: FC Schalke 04 23%, draw 38%, RB Leipzig 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 59% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is FC Schalke 04 1-2 RB Leipzig.
Recent form
FC Schalke 04- 11 OctASC Freiburg1-2
- 3 OctAAustria Lustenau1-0
- 24 SeptARot-weiss Oberhausen5-2
- 20 SeptHSV Elversberg0-0
- 11 SeptAUnion Berlin3-1
RB Leipzig- 13 OctHPSV Eindhoven1-0
- 10 OctHEintracht Frankfurt6-0
- 20 SeptABayer Leverkusen0-2
- 13 SeptHHamburger SV5-0
- 10 SeptAComo1-4
Head to head
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| 3 |  Bayern München | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 11 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 9 |
| 6 |  FC Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 |  SV Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 |  1. FC Köln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 |  VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 6 |
| 13 | FC Schalke 04 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 5 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -12 | 4 |
| 17 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 0 |
FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig: FAQ
What is the FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is FC Schalke 04 1-2 RB Leipzig.
Who is the favourite to win FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig?
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RB Leipzig are favourites. Our model gives FC Schalke 04 a 23% chance of winning, RB Leipzig 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig kick off?
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FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig kicks off at 14:30 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen.
