FC Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 20Kick-off on February 6, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
The Footlab model makes FC Schalke 04 the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 31% for Union Berlin. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FC Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin?
A very open match: only 13 Elo points separate FC Schalke 04 (2,047) and Union Berlin (2,034).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Schalke 04 have 11 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats; Union Berlin have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Hallescher FC(away) | 5-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Real Madrid(home) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Atalanta(home) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Hessen Kassel(away) | 5-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Eintracht Braunschweig(away) | 4-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ipswich(home) | 2-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Aris(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Cagliari(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Dynamo Dresden(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 FC Schalke 04 win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 Union Berlin win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2023 | Union Berlin 0-0 FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| Aug 27, 2022 | FC Schalke 04 1-6 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Union Berlin 0-0 FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| Oct 18, 2020 | FC Schalke 04 1-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Jun 7, 2020 | Union Berlin 1-1 FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| Nov 29, 2019 | FC Schalke 04 2-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04 on Feb 19, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
FC Schalke 04 score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Union Berlin score 2.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Schalke 04 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 5 | 7/15 | 11/15 |
| Union Berlin | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 44 | 58 | 39 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FC Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin?
- The Footlab model makes FC Schalke 04 the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 31% for Union Berlin.
- Where and when is FC Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin played?
- FC Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin is played on February 6, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at Arena AufSchalke, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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