The Bundesliga - the flagship competition of the association — reaches matchday 7 with a fixture between 1.FC Cologne and Schalke 04 at RheinEnergieStadion on at . 1.FC Cologne (12.) enter this game having won 1 from 3 home games recently and lost 1 - 0 against Eintracht Frankfurt last time out. Schalke 04 (14.) suffered defeat against Mainz 05 (0 - 1). Their attacking record this season stands at goals — an average of per game. In the last 6 months, they have scored 1 and conceded 2 in away games. Our AI-powered probability-based forecast currently points to 1.FC Cologne to win in front of their home crowd in the top flight at 46%.
Bundesliga Matchday 7: Top Betting Tips and Current Odds Overview
Three-Way Bet1.FC Cologne46%17/16·RollinoT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 Goals62%17/12·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipUnder 2.5 Goals62%17/12·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Up to date betting tip thanks to statistics and data analysis
Three-Way Bet1.FC Cologne 46% · X 28% · Schalke 04 26%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 43% · No 57%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 38% · Under 62%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 18% · Under 82%Correct Score1-014%1-113%0-011%
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Best 1.FC Cologne vs Schalke 04 pre-match odds
Probability1.FC Cologne46%Draw28%Schalke 0426%
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17/1623/8117/50Odd last updated:Performance Analysis: How Do Both Teams Compare?
1.FC Cologne Form
Last 5 games
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1.FC Cologne most recently faced Eintracht Frankfurt, losing the match 1 - 0. It was a result that left the squad determined to bounce back on home soil.
1.FC Cologne's most recent 6 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 7 goals (1.17 per game) while conceding 14 (2.33 per game). In terms of home performances specifically, 1.FC Cologne have won 1, drawn and lost 2 of their 3 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.
A closer look at 1.FC Cologne's last 6 games reveals a side that has scored 7 goals and conceded 14. Their home performances stand out: 1 wins from 3 home fixtures, with 2 defeats — averaging 1.17 goals scored and 2.33 conceded per game.
Schalke 04 Form
Last 5 games
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Schalke 04 most recently faced Mainz 05, losing the match 0 - 1. It was a result that left the squad determined to bounce back and take something from this trip to RheinEnergieStadion.
In the last 6 months, Schalke 04 have played 2 games, winning of them. Their away record in that period reads wins and 1 defeats from 1 matches on the road. Offensively, they have netted 1 goals while conceding 3 – a defensive average of 1.5 per game.
Looking at Schalke 04's recent run of 2 games, they have netted 1 goals at a rate of 0.5 per game. Defensively, they have let in 3 goals over the same period. Away from home specifically, Schalke 04 have won and lost 1 of their 1 away games in this stretch.
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Bundesliga
Bundesliga Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich | 6 | 17 | 14 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 6 | 9 | 13 |
| · · · 7 places · · · | ||||
| 11 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | -6 | 8 |
| 12 | 1.FC Cologne Home | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  VfB Stuttgart | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 14 | Schalke 04 Away | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Last Meetings
02/09/2025
1.FC Cologne
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
1-0
09/01/2024
Schalke 04
1.FC Cologne
1.FC Cologne
1-3
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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