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Schalke - Cologne
Germany Bundesliga I - VELTINS-Arena
Prediction 1
Cologne to Win
51/50 (2.02)
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Prediction 2
Over 1.5 Cologne Goals
17/20 (1.85)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Schalke and Cologne go head-to-head for three points in the German Bundesliga on Sunday, January 29th. Cologne are favourites to pocket three points when they visit bottom club Schalke. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Schalke vs Cologne
Cologne took four points from the first six on offer since the mid-season break. Can Die Geißböcke maintain their form against the league’s worst outfit? Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Cologne to Win
Cologne have shown two sides to their character since the Bundesliga’s return and after a sparkling attacking display against Werder Bremen (7-1), they showcased a steely resolve in a 1-1 draw at league-leading Bayern Munich. A test against bottom club Schalke should be easier to navigate on paper on Sunday, however. The division’s worst outfit were beaten in each of their last two assignments, conceding a glut of goals along the way, and our first prediction backs Cologne to pile more misery on their hosts.
Over 1.5 Cologne Goals
Schalke are rock bottom of the Bundesliga and the relegation favourites hold the division’s worst defensive record. Their backline has looked as brittle as always since the campaign’s resumption and Schalke shipped a staggering nine goals across their first 180 minutes back in the saddle. Cologne put three goals of their own past that ramshackle rearguard when the teams last met in August and they could be worth backing to net over 1.5 times again in this one.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Schalke vs Cologne
View our list of the top stats for Sunday’s clash below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
07/08/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Schalke
3
1
27/01/22
Europe Friendlies Europe
Cologne
Schalke
2
2
22/05/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Schalke
1
0
20/01/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Schalke
Cologne
1
2
29/02/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Schalke
3
0
Last Five - Schalke
27/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
RB Leipzig
Schalke
4
2
L
20/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
Schalke
2
2
D
13/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayern Munich
Schalke
6
0
L
05/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Schalke
2
3
W
29/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Werder Bremen
Schalke
1
2
W
Last Five - Cologne
27/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayern Munich
Cologne
2
1
L
20/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Werder Bremen
Cologne
1
1
D
12/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Hertha Berlin
Cologne
2
5
W
05/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Cologne
1
2
W
29/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
SC Freiburg
Cologne
1
0
L
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s fixture between Schalke and Cologne below.
Schalke odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
Draw odds: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
Cologne odds: 51/50 (2.02) – 49.5%
Cologne have been priced as clear favourites to prevail this weekend, while over 3.5 goals carries odds of 39/20 (2.95) – 33.9%, which suggests a deluge of action is likely in Gelsenkirchen. Cologne can also be backed at 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2% to be leading at half time on Sunday.
Schalke vs Cologne Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Sunday’s Bundesliga fixture between Schalke and Cologne below.
Schalke
Schalke have a raft of injury worries at present, with Tom Krauß, Sebastian Polter, Justin Heekeren, Alex Kral, Thomas Ouwejan, Rodrigo Zalazar and Sepp van den Berg all currently out of contention. Schalke are already seven points from safety and a miraculous escape is required to stop them from being relegated.
Predicted Lineup for Schalke: Schwolow – Brunner, Yoshidda, Matriciani, Uronen – Latza – Kozuki, Krauß, Larsson, Bulter – Frey
Cologne
Kristian Pedersen, Luca Killian, Mark Uth, Florian Dietz and Sebastian Andersson are rubbing shoulders in the treatment room for Cologne at the moment. Cologne are currently sitting in tenth place in the Bundesliga and they came within a whisker of beating Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening.
Predicted Lineup for Cologne: Schwabe – Schmitz, Soldo, Chabot, Hector – Huseinbasic, Skhiri – Maina, Olesen, Kainz – Tigges
Player to Watch – Julian Chabot
Cologne centre-half Julian Chabot played like a man possessed against Bayern Munich on Tuesday and the 24-year-old made four tackles, three interceptions and completed a huge ten clearances to help Die Geißböcke to earn a point against the champions. The giant defender is enjoying a fine campaign on loan from Sampdoria in 2022/23.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Schalke
Cologne
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 54 | 71 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 71 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 66 |
| 4 |  Union Berlin | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 62 |
| 5 |  SC Freiburg | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 59 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 50 |
| 7 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 50 |
| 8 |  Wolfsburg | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 49 |
| 9 |  Mainz | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 46 |
| 10 |  Borussia M'gladbach | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 |
| 11 | Cologne | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | -5 | 42 |
| 12 |  TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -9 | 36 |
| 13 |  Werder Bremen | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -13 | 36 |
| 14 |  Bochum | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | -32 | 35 |
| 15 |  Augsburg | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | -21 | 34 |
| 16 |  VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -12 | 33 |
| 17 | Schalke | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -36 | 31 |
| 18 |  Hertha Berlin | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -27 | 29 |
Schalke vs Cologne Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Sunday’s game.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:30 BST.
Who are the current Bundesliga champions?
Bayern Munich are the current Bundesliga champions in Germany.
