FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig
Germany - Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
RB Leipzig
October 31, 2026 at 14:30
Won
FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig prediction and betting tip for this Germany - Bundesliga match, kicking off October 31, 2026 at 14:30. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals (odds 1.17), 60% confidence. Final score: 0-2 (0-1). The tip won.
FC Schalke 04 0-2 RB Leipzig: Match Report
RB Leipzig won 2-0 away at FC Schalke 04 in the Germany Bundesliga on Saturday. RB Leipzig led 1-0 at half-time.
Antonio Nusa opened the scoring for RB Leipzig on 37 minutes from the penalty spot. Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz made it 0-2 on 78 minutes, set up by Antonio Nusa.
RB Leipzig had 60% of the ball, while FC Schalke 04 had 6 shots (1 on target) to RB Leipzig's 18 (10). Expected goals finished FC Schalke 04 0.58, RB Leipzig 3.3, so RB Leipzig deserved the win.
Referee Max Burda showed 2 yellow cards.
Our tip, Over 1.5 Goals, won with 2 goals in the game.
Goals & cards
- 37' Antonio Nusa RB Leipzig · Penalty
- 51' Timo Becker FC Schalke 04 · Yellow Card
- 78' Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz RB Leipzig · assist Antonio Nusa
- 86' Adil Aouchiche FC Schalke 04 · Yellow Card
Match stats
Before the match
FC Schalke 04 hosted RB Leipzig in the Germany Bundesliga (matchday 8) on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 15:30 WAT at VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. Max Burda was the referee.
FC Schalke 04 are 16th in the table with 6 points from 7 games (1-3-3), while RB Leipzig sit 6th on 12 points. RB Leipzig have a 6-point advantage. At home FC Schalke 04 have won 0 of 3; RB Leipzig have won 0 of 3 on the road.
FC Schalke 04 have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last 5 league games (W-D-L-L-D), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded. RB Leipzig have three wins and two defeats in their last 5 league games (W-L-W-L-W), averaging 3.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings FC Schalke 04 have won 1, RB Leipzig 5, with 0 draws and an average of 4.8 goals per game. The most recent, in May 2023, finished RB Leipzig 4-2 FC Schalke 04.
FC Schalke 04 average 0.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 5 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1. RB Leipzig average 2.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game this season, with 4 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-3-3.
FC Schalke 04 will be without J. Bachmann (hip injury), S. El-Faouzi (broken nose), A. Gantenbein (muscle injury), R. Gosens (head injury), M. Sylla (leg injury), L. Vozar (illness) and M. Wober (muscle injury). RB Leipzig will be without M. Esteve (knock), M. Guiu (hamstring injury) and A. Ouedraogo (shoulder injury).
Players to watch: C. Nkunku leads RB Leipzig's scoring with 4 goals and 1 assist.
Line-ups: FC Schalke 04 lined up in a 4-3-2-1, RB Leipzig in a 4-5-1.
Before kick-off, bookmakers made RB Leipzig the favourites: FC Schalke 04 4.10, draw 3.80, RB Leipzig 1.83 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.53 and under at 2.50. Both teams to score: yes 1.50, no 2.50.
Our prediction was Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.1 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 4.8 goals and recent form points to 3.2 goals a game.
Team news
- Out J. Bachmann Hip Injury
- Out S. El-Faouzi Broken nose
- Out A. Gantenbein Muscle Injury
- Out R. Gosens Head Injury
- Out M. Sylla Leg Injury
- Out L. Vozar Illness
- Out M. Wober Muscle Injury
- Out M. Esteve Knock
- Out M. Guiu Hamstring Injury
- Out A. Ouedraogo Shoulder Injury
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 12 |
| 16 | FC Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
Season stats
| FC Schalke 04 | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 3 / 3 | 4 / 0 / 3 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 4 (0.6) | 20 (2.9) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 7 (1.0) | 11 (1.6) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 0.0 / 1.0 | 4.5 / 0.7 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 5 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 1-3 | 6-0 |
| Usual formation | 3-4-2-1 | 4-3-3 |
Top scorers
No player in the league's top scorers list.
- C. Nkunku 4 goals · 1 assist
- A. Nusa 3 goals · 5 assists
- T. Gomis 3 goals · 2 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds before kick-off.
Starting line-ups
L. Karius, T. Becker, N. Katić, H. Kuruçay, Vitalie Becker, S. Tanaka, M. Ayhan, A. Aouchiche, J. Adamu, K. Karaman, Hwang Hee-Chan
Coach: M. Muslić
M. Vandevoordt, B. Henrichs, W. Orbán, C. Lukeba, D. Raum, B. Gruda, R. Reitz, N. El Aynaoui, E. Banzuzi, A. Nusa, Rômulo
Coach: M. Demichelis
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 19:15. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
API-Football win probability (for comparison)
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.1 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 4.8 goals and recent form points to 3.2 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
FC Schalke 04
WDLLD
0.8 scored · 0.8 conceded per game
RB Leipzig
WLWLW
3.2 scored · 1.6 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
1 FC Schalke 04 wins 0 draws 5 RB Leipzig wins last 6 meetings
- RB Leipzig4 - 2FC Schalke 04 Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 041 - 6RB Leipzig Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 040 - 3RB Leipzig Bundesliga
- RB Leipzig4 - 0FC Schalke 04 Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 040 - 5RB Leipzig Bundesliga
- RB Leipzig1 - 3FC Schalke 04 Bundesliga
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 04:15. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).