Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 9 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
10 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 9.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | FC Bayern München | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | SC Freiburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Nov | FC Augsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #17 |
| 16 | Points | 6 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 5 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 5 |
| 20 | Scored | 5 |
| 17 | Conceded | 11 |
| +3 | GD | -6 |
| 1.78 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 56% | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (16 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 17th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 8 G | 2 A |
| Ibrahim Maza | 3 G | 3 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at BayArena. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are looking to make home advantage count against FC Schalke 04.
- 5' Ozan Kabak has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonjoe Kenny is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Schalke 04.
- 15' What a moment for Lucas Alario! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. David Wagner might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Caligiuri is booked for FC Schalke 04 — Yellow card on 29.
- 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Bosz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' Wendell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Benito Raman on 53.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past FC Schalke 04's compact .
- 60' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Leon Bailey is withdrawn and Moussa Diaby gets his opportunity.
- 65' Leon Bailey needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 70' Ahmed Kutucu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Guido Burgstaller on 70 minute.
- 71' The whistle greets Kai Havertz as he departs to be replaced by Nadiem Amiri.
- 76' Weston McKennie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 26 goals in his last 417 appearances.
- 78' Rabbi Matondo is replacing Daniel Caligiuri for the FC Schalke 04 side.
- 79' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Karim Bellarabi exits the field as Kevin Volland enters on 79.
- 81' Lucas Alario with the second goal in the match!
- 82' What composure from Benito Raman! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 83' Lucas Alario picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 87' Another substitution for FC Schalke 04 to replace Jonjoe Kenny by Mark Uth on 87 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 13
-
9
Leon Bailey ↓ Moussa Diaby 60'
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↓ Kevin Volland 79'
- 15
-
29
Kai Havertz ↓ Nadiem Amiri 71'
- 18
- 8
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 22
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↑ 60'
-
31
Kevin Volland ↑ 79'
- 28
- 3
- 7
- 10
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↑ 71'
- 30
Coach
Peter Bosz
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Jonjoe Kenny ↓ Mark Uth 87'
- 25
- 35
- 24
- 19
- 18
- 2
- 8
- 6
- 9
- 4
Bench
-
7
Mark Uth ↑ 87'
- 22
- 21
- 23
- 3
-
15
Ahmed Kutucu ↑ 70'
-
14
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 78'
- 37
- 31
Coach
David Wagner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jeremie Frimpong | 4 |
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Patrik Schick | 2 |
| Guido Burgstaller | 1 |
| Kai Havertz | 1 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 1 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2019-12-07
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2019-11-30
FC Bayern München
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-11-26
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-11-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–1
SC Freiburg
D
2019-11-10
VfL Wolfsburg
0–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-11-06
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
W
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
80%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
44%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or FC Schalke 04
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

