Cologne vs Schalke Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 9 February 2025
📢 The match between Cologne and Schalke promises to be a real test for both teams. Cologne, the home side, confidently holds their place at the top of the table and aims to strengthen their position, while Schalke, known for their tenacity, intends not to give up without a fight. Both teams are in decent form: Cologne has secured 7 victories in their last 10 matches, and Schalke is unbeaten in 5 consecutive away games. Statistics and odds suggest a slight advantage for the hosts, but the intrigue remains due to the visitors' consistent performance. Which outcome will prove to be correct this time?
Head-to-Head
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Cologne and Schalke :
- played 32 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 13, draws - 7;
- number of goals (home/away) - 44 against 47;
- average total goals in the match - 2.84.
The last time the sides met was at the home ground of Schalke . The match took place on 01 September 2024 and ended with a score of 1:3.
Head-to-head statistics Cologne - Schalke

Cologne Team Overview
- 11 wins,
- 5 losses,
- 4 draws.
📈Currently, Cologne stands at a mid-tier position within the 2nd Bundesliga standings, with a win percentage of 55% and a loss percentage of 25%.
⚽️Cologne has scored a total of 35 goals. On the defensive end, Cologne has allowed 25 goals over the season.
Match Results: Cologne

Schalke Team Overview
- 6 wins,
- 8 losses,
- 6 draws.
📈Currently, Schalke stands at a mid-tier position within the 2nd Bundesliga standings, with a win percentage of 30% and a loss percentage of 40%.
⚽Schalke has scored a total of 37 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 39 goals over the season.
Match Results: Schalke
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 13, draws - 7.
Statistics: Cologne vs Schalke
- number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- number of wins: 11 vs 6;
- win percentage: 55% vs 30%;
- number of losses: 5 vs 8;
- number of draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 4;
- number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- number of draws: 1 vs 4.
- Schalke wins with a handicap of +1.5 in each of their last 5 away games.
- Schalke wins with a handicap of +1.5 in each of their last 7 2nd Bundesliga away games.
- Schalke wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 12 of the last 14 2nd Bundesliga games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.47;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.84;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Cologne vs Schalke
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 3.8;
- average total goals scored: 1.75 vs 1.85;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.85;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 1;
- Cologne: average total at home in the tournament - 2.1;
- Schalke : average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Cologne scored in the 2nd half in 6 of the last 7 games against Schalke.
Prediction on corners
Cologne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.4; at home field - 6.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 7.5.
Schalke : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.35, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 4.4.
- There have been under 10.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Schalke away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.88 (1.44 for home team and 1.44 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.5 (1.06 for home team and 1.44 for away team).
Cologne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.4; at home - 2.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; at home - 2.5.
Schalke : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.3, away - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Cologne vs Schalke
- number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Cologne at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Schalke away - 6 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Cologne at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Schalke away - 3 (60%).
Editor's Prediction
The match between Köln and Schalke promises to be tense and unpredictable. Both teams are in good form, but the statistics and home field advantage give Köln a slight edge. Considering the trends and current form of the teams, a low-scoring scenario seems most likely, with Schalke scoring under (1.5) individual total goals. However, the "Royal Blues" could spring a surprise, given their successful away performances. In conclusion, a hard-fought battle with possibly a minimal number of goals is expected.