Schalke 04 and Kaiserslautern face each other on Sunday 01.25.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Schalke 04's home ground, the VELTINS-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Schalke 04 and Kaiserslautern, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 18 matches, Die Königsblauen secured 12 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.11 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Schalke 04's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Schalke 04 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 23 goals, of which 22 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kenan Karaman, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kenan Karaman has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Schalke 04 has conceded 10 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 0.56 per game) and 14 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.7 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Kaiserslautern preview
Kaiserslautern comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 9 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
Lautern's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.78 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.95.
Die roten Teufel's offensive system is led by Naatan Skyttä, the team's top scorer this season. The finnish midfielder has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Luca Sirch. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.22 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.33 per match.
Head to head: Schalke 04 vs Kaiserslautern
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W W |
2.11 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.63 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 88% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.78 | 1.75 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 38% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 13% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 63% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.52 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.96 | 1.21 |
Kaiserslautern
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.67 |
| Home | W L W W L |
2.2 |
| Away | D L D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 70% | 25% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.6 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 2.4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.2 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 80% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 10% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 10% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 60% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.87 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.28 | 1.67 |
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