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Matchday 7 · · RheinEnergieStadion

1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04: lineups

1. FC Köln 12 · 7 points
Schalke 04 15 · 5 points

Predicted lineups 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04

1. FC Köln 3-4-2-1 last match

Our predicted lineup follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side 1. FC Köln fielded on against Eintracht Frankfurt.

1 Schwäbe
24 Lochoshvili
22 Simpson-Pusey
2 Schmied
3 Sosa
5 Krauß
8 Jóhannesson
28 Sebulonsen
10 El Mala
37 Maina
30 Bülter

Last lineup for 1. FC Köln: Schwäbe, Lochoshvili, Simpson-Pusey, Schmied, Sosa, Krauß, Jóhannesson, Sebulonsen, El Mala, Maina, Bülter

Schalke 04 3-4-2-1 last match

Our predicted lineup follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Schalke 04 fielded on against Mainz 05.

1 Karius
5 Becker
25 Katić
4 Kuruçay
8 Gosens
13 Tanaka
23 El Faouzi
17 Gantenbein
24 Aouchiche
19 Karaman
10 Džeko

Last lineup for Schalke 04: Karius, Becker, Katić, Kuruçay, Gosens, Tanaka, El Faouzi, Gantenbein, Aouchiche, Karaman, Džeko

Injuries and suspensions

1. FC Köln

  • Ellyes Skhiri Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Ragnar Ache Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Rav van den Berg Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Thijs Dallinga Knee injury Unavailable
  • Timo Hübers Knee injury Unavailable

Schalke 04

  • Dejan Ljubicic Knee injury Unavailable
  • Moussa Sylla Leg injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04?

3 players
  • Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 1. FC Köln Likely to start Started 6 of 6 matches.
  • Mikey Moore 1. FC Köln Likely to start Started 5 of 6 matches.
  • Reigan Heskey 1. FC Köln Doubtful Started 2 of 6 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

1. FC Köln

  1. Linton Maina 1 goals 2 assists
  2. Said El Mala 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Thijs Dallinga 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Ísak Jóhannesson 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Ellyes Skhiri 0 goals 2 assists

Schalke 04

  1. Robin Gosens 1 goals 0 assists
  2. Adil Aouchiche 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Kenan Karaman 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Maximilian Wöber 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Junior Adamu 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

1. FC Köln

Player Starts Min. Form
Marvin Schwäbe 5/5 450 strong
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 5/5 450 solid
Luka Lochoshvili 5/5 438 solid
Tom Krauß 4/5 394 mixed
Linton Maina 5/5 381 solid
Mikey Moore 3/5 316 mixed
Ísak Jóhannesson 3/5 296 mixed
Marius Bülter 3/5 294 mixed

Schalke 04

Player Starts Min. Form
Loris Karius 5/5 450 solid
Soufiane El Faouzi 5/5 450 poor
Hasan Kuruçay 5/5 434 solid
Nikola Katić 5/5 431 mixed
Satoshi Tanaka 5/5 417 mixed
Robin Gosens 5/5 384 mixed
Kenan Karaman 4/5 356 mixed
Timo Becker 4/5 343 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.89 1.37
  • Predicted goals3.3
  • Both teams to score84%
  • Over 2.5 goals84%
  • Corners10.0

Team comparison

KOL home Per match S04 away
2.33 Points 1.00
2.00 Goals for 1.33
1.33 Goals against 2.00
1.89 xG for 1.37
1.73 xG against 2.16
6.7 Corners 3.3
WDW Home and away form LWL

1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04: head-to-head record

26 previous meetings
12 1. FC Köln 6 draws 8 Schalke 04
  • Goals per match2.73
  • Both teams scored58%
  • Over 2.5 goals58%
  • Feb 2025 1. FC Köln 1 - 0 Schalke 04
  • Sep 2024 Schalke 04 1 - 3 1. FC Köln
  • Jan 2023 Schalke 04 0 - 0 1. FC Köln
  • Aug 2022 1. FC Köln 3 - 1 Schalke 04
  • May 2021 1. FC Köln 1 - 0 Schalke 04
  • Jan 2021 Schalke 04 1 - 2 1. FC Köln
  • Feb 2020 1. FC Köln 3 - 0 Schalke 04
  • Oct 2019 Schalke 04 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • Oct 2018 1. FC Köln 1 - 1 Schalke 04
  • Apr 2018 1. FC Köln 2 - 2 Schalke 04

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for 1. FC Köln against Schalke 04?

1. FC Köln are without Ellyes Skhiri (ankle injury), Ragnar Ache (thigh injury), Rav van den Berg (muscle injury), Thijs Dallinga (knee injury) and Timo Hübers (knee injury).

Who is unavailable for Schalke 04 against 1. FC Köln?

Schalke 04 are without Dejan Ljubicic (knee injury) and Moussa Sylla (leg injury).

What formation do 1. FC Köln play?

1. FC Köln have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

What formation do Schalke 04 play?

Schalke 04 have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Muslić.

How did the last meeting between 1. FC Köln and Schalke 04 finish?

On 9 February 2025, 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 finished 1-0.

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