Schalke 04 vs FSV Mainz 05 — match summary
Germany · Bundesliga · kick-off 17 Oct 2026 20:30
Full time · score 0-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Schalke 04 52 · FSV Mainz 05 43
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Schalke 04 46 · FSV Mainz 05 58
Shots on target 3-6 · corners 4-1 · possession 46-54
NextGOAL tip: Under 3 · 4 stars
Schalke 04 and FSV Mainz 05 have met for many seasons and the results usually end with a scoreline that isn't a wide margin. This time both come in on a run without a win, and both lost their most recent match. Schalke 04 haven't collected many points in the league, but their first-half defending at home is solid enough, not conceding a first-half goal at home for several matches. As for FSV Mainz 05, they are a team that opens up attacking from the start and start strong in the first half, often taking the lead away from home. Their attack therefore looks clearly more dangerous. If FSV Mainz 05 score early, the game will be pulled open into an exchange, but if Schalke 04 sit deep and wait to counter, the game will likely end with few goals. What to watch is how the first half ends in terms of score.