RB Leipzig vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RB Leipzig vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga .
- RB Leipzig 4 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stefan Lupp
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Michael Bacher
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | FC Augsburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 6–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Rosenborg BK | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Oct | Galatasaray SK | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| RB Leipzig | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #11 |
| 6 | Points | 5 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 1 |
| 9 | Scored | 3 |
| 5 | Conceded | 4 |
| +4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 50% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
RB Leipzig are 9th (6 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 11th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RB Leipzig
| Antonio Nusa | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ridle Baku | 2 G | |
| Rocco Reitz | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! RB Leipzig welcome FC Schalke 04 for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RB Leipzig side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' FC Schalke 04 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' RB Leipzig is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. RB Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Schalke 04 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' A quiet spell here at . FC Schalke 04 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' That is a Yellow card for FC Schalke 04. Weston McKennie will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' Hamza Mendyl catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 47.
- 52' Marcel Halstenberg has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 57' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Hamza Mendyl trudges off to be replaced by Alessandro Schopf on 57 minutes.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RB Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' Kevin Kampl has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stefan Ilsanker on 68 minute.
- 73' RB Leipzig player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 78' RB Leipzig are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Bruma has so much to prove this time. He replaces Konrad Laimer on 80 minute.
- 85' The FC Schalke 04 manager makes a substitution. Mark Uth departs to be replaced by Steven Skrzybski.
- 89' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 89 minute. Breel Embolo leaves to be changed by Guido Burgstaller.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 23
- 5
- 31
-
13
Stefan Ilsanker ↓ Kevin Kampl 68'
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↓ Bruma 80'
- 7
Bench
- 28
- 16
- 6
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↑ 68'
-
29
Jean-Kevin Augustin ↑ 80'
-
17
Bruma ↑ 80'
- 20
Coach
Ralf Rangnick
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
7
Mark Uth ↓ Steven Skrzybski 85'
- 5
- 36
- 3
- 35
- 17
- 10
- 18
- 2
- 8
Bench
- 34
- 29
-
28
Alessandro Schopf ↑ 57'
- 11
-
19
Guido Burgstaller ↑ 89'
- 6
-
22
Steven Skrzybski ↑ 85'
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 2 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Emil Forsberg | 2 |
| Angelino | 2 |
| Willi Orban | 2 |
| Marcel Halstenberg | 2 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.33
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 1.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
85%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
49%
RB Leipzig or FC Schalke 04
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
25.1%
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
9.5%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
1.8%
1 – 2
1.4%
4 – 0
1.2%
0 – 2
1.2%
2 – 2
0.9%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 15% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 30% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
72%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.