Thursday , 12 November 2026

1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Köln
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Schalke 04
Sun 9 Feb 2025 · 12:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Damion Downs 43' 1–0
Joel Schmied 34' Y
Mathias Olesen 39' Y
Damion Downs 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Assistant 1 Christian Leicher
  • Assistant 2 Patrick Kessel

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Hertha BSC 11 31
2 1. FC Nürnberg 11 24
3 1. FC Kaiserslautern 11 21
4 1. FC Magdeburg 11 20
5 VfL Wolfsburg 11 19
6 Arminia Bielefeld 11 17
7 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 11 16
8 VfL Bochum 1848 11 14
9 FC St. Pauli 1910 11 12
10 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 11 12
11 Hannover 96 11 12
12 FC Energie Cottbus 11 11
13 Eintracht Braunschweig 11 11
14 VfL Osnabrück 11 11
15 SG Dynamo Dresden 11 11
16 Karlsruher SC 11 11
17 SV Darmstadt 98 11 9
18 Holstein Kiel 11 8

Head-to-Head

6
4
1. FC Köln 10 games · Avg 2.0 goals FC Schalke 04
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-09 1. FC Köln 1–0 FC Schalke 04 2024-09-01 FC Schalke 04 1–3 1. FC Köln 2023-01-29 FC Schalke 04 0–0 1. FC Köln 2022-08-07 1. FC Köln 3–1 FC Schalke 04 2021-05-22 1. FC Köln 1–0 FC Schalke 04

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb FC Schalke 04 H 1–0 W
05 Feb Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–3 L
01 Feb Eintracht Braunschweig A 2–1 W
25 Jan SV 07 Elversberg H 1–0 W
18 Jan Hamburger SV A 0–1 L
22 Dec 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 1–0 W
FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb 1. FC Köln A 0–1 L
01 Feb 1. FC Magdeburg H 2–5 L
25 Jan 1. FC Nürnberg H 3–1 W
18 Jan Eintracht Braunschweig A 0–0 D
20 Dec SV 07 Elversberg A 4–1 W
14 Dec TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to RheinEnergieSTADION that hosts another battle between 1. FC Koln and FC Schalke 04.
  • 5' Leart Paqarada has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 154 appearances.
  • 10' 1. FC Koln currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dominique Heintz made 500 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' FC Schalke 04 have won 320 goals from 413 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 34' That looks like a foul for a card for Joel Schmied.
  • 39' 1. FC Koln player sees a card in front of him.
  • 43' Damion Downs makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
  • 46' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Eric Martel by Neo Telle on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Schalke 04 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 57' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Dejan Ljubicic departs to be replaced by Florian Kainz.
  • 62' Aymen Barkok gets the nod from FC Schalke 04. He replaces Janik Bachmann and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kees van Wonderen might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' Damion Downs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 72.
  • 73' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Denis Huseinbasic by Jan Thielmann on 73 minute.
  • 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 81' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Damion Downs has done his job and it is now time for Imad Rondic to step up.
  • 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Justin Heekeren is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Schalke 04.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Koln take all three points.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

FC Schalke 04 Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kees van Wonderen

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Damion Downs 2
Jhon Cordoba 2
Florian Kainz 2
Sebastiaan Bornauw 2
Matthew Hoppe 1
Rafael Czichos 1
Jan Thielmann 1
Sebastian Andersson 1

Head to Head

2025-02-09 1. FC Köln 1–0 FC Schalke 04 2024-09-01 FC Schalke 04 1–3 1. FC Köln 2023-01-29 FC Schalke 04 0–0 1. FC Köln 2022-08-07 1. FC Köln 3–1 FC Schalke 04 2021-05-22 1. FC Köln 1–0 FC Schalke 04

1. FC Köln Form

2025-02-09 1. FC Köln 1–0 FC Schalke 04 W 2025-02-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC Köln L 2025-02-01 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–2 1. FC Köln W 2025-01-25 1. FC Köln 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg W 2025-01-18 Hamburger SV 1–0 1. FC Köln L 2024-12-22 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–1 1. FC Köln W

FC Schalke 04 Form

2025-02-09 1. FC Köln 1–0 FC Schalke 04 L 2025-02-01 FC Schalke 04 2–5 1. FC Magdeburg L 2025-01-25 FC Schalke 04 3–1 1. FC Nürnberg W 2025-01-18 Eintracht Braunschweig 0–0 FC Schalke 04 D 2024-12-20 SV 07 Elversberg 1–4 FC Schalke 04 W 2024-12-14 FC Schalke 04 1–1 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln51% Draw29% FC Schalke 0420%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
80%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
49%
1. FC Köln or FC Schalke 04
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln30% Draw54% FC Schalke 0416%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
1.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push FC Schalke 04 covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 25% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.