Where and when is Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04 played?

Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04 is played on May 15, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Weserstadion, in the Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 62% 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

Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 33Kick-off on May 15, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Weserstadion, Bremen

Werder Bremen

FC Schalke 04

The Footlab model makes Werder Bremen the favourite at 41%, against 25% for a draw and 34% for FC Schalke 04. 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 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04?

A very open match: only 6 Elo points separate Werder Bremen (2,041) and FC Schalke 04 (2,047).

Werder Bremen win41 %

Draw25 %

FC Schalke 04 win34 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Werder Bremen have 7 wins, 2 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.

Werder Bremen
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Lüneburger SK Hansa(away)	3-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	Auxerre(home)	0-1	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 2026	SC Paderborn 07(home)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026	Energie Cottbus(away)	4-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	VfL Bochum(home)	2-0	Friendlies Clubs

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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Werder Bremen win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 FC Schalke 04 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 29, 2023	FC Schalke 04 2-1 Werder Bremen	Bundesliga
Jan 14, 2023	FC Schalke 04 0-1 Werder Bremen	Friendlies Clubs
Nov 5, 2022	Werder Bremen 2-1 FC Schalke 04	Bundesliga
Apr 23, 2022	FC Schalke 04 1-4 Werder Bremen	2. Bundesliga
Nov 20, 2021	Werder Bremen 1-1 FC Schalke 04	2. Bundesliga
Jan 30, 2021	Werder Bremen 1-1 FC Schalke 04	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: FC Schalke 04 vs Werder Bremen on Apr 29, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

Werder Bremen score 1.8 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 62% 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
Werder Bremen	1.8	1.3	4	8/15	8/15
FC Schalke 04	1.8	1.3	5	6/15	10/15

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.

Final 2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
15	Werder Bremen	34	8	8	18	37	60	32

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 Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04?: The Footlab model makes Werder Bremen the favourite at 41%, against 25% for a draw and 34% for FC Schalke 04.
Where and when is Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04 played?: Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04 is played on May 15, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Weserstadion, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 62% 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.