Where and when is Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04 played?

Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04 is played on August 24, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Leuna Chemie Stadion, in the DFB Pokal.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.

Match

Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04: prediction and stats

DFB PokalRound of 64Kick-off on August 24, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Leuna Chemie Stadion, Saale

Hallescher FC

FC Schalke 04

The Footlab model makes FC Schalke 04 the favourite at 63%, against 20% for a draw and 17% for Hallescher FC. The most likely score is 1-2.

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 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04?

A very open match: only 78 Elo points separate Hallescher FC (1,960) and FC Schalke 04 (2,038).

Hallescher FC win17 %

Draw20 %

FC Schalke 04 win63 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hallescher FC have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; FC Schalke 04 have 10, 0 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hallescher FC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 16, 2026	Altglienicke(away)	1-2	Regionalliga - Nordost
Aug 9, 2026	Chemnitzer FC(home)	0-0	Regionalliga - Nordost
Aug 5, 2026	BSG Chemie Leipzig(away)	1-0	Regionalliga - Nordost
Aug 2, 2026	FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt(home)	1-1	Regionalliga - Nordost
Jul 26, 2026	Greifswalder FC(away)	2-2	Regionalliga - Nordost

FC Schalke 04
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jul 22, 2026	Metalist 1925 Kharkiv(away)	2-0	Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

Hallescher FC score 1.6 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; FC Schalke 04 score 1.8 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hallescher FC	1.6	1.3	5	8/15	8/15
FC Schalke 04	1.8	1.3	5	6/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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 Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04?: The Footlab model makes FC Schalke 04 the favourite at 63%, against 20% for a draw and 17% for Hallescher FC.
Where and when is Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04 played?: Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04 is played on August 24, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Leuna Chemie Stadion, in the DFB Pokal.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.