Germany FC Cologne – FC Schalke 04 Germany

FC Cologne - FC Schalke 04: head to head and statistics

On 24 Oct 2026, a direct clash will take place as FC Cologne host FC Schalke 04. According to the Euroranking algorithm, FC Cologne enter as favorites with a 47% win chance, compared to 29% for FC Schalke 04. The most recent clash between FC Cologne and FC Schalke 04 was played on 9 Feb 2025 and ended 1:0. The 5-game recent record for FC Cologne stands at 2 victories, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Across their last five matches, FC Schalke 04 have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In the current Elo standings, FC Cologne are rated at 1505 points, while FC Schalke 04 have 1484 points.

Upcoming matches FC Cologne - FC Schalke 04

24 Oct 2026 FC Cologne 47% 24% 29% FC Schalke 04 2026/27 Bundesliga Matchday 7
2 Mar 2027 FC Schalke 04 42% 25% 33% FC Cologne 2026/27 Bundesliga Matchday 24

The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.

Form in recent games

FC Cologne
19 Sep 2026 1:2 🚌 Hamburger SV Bundesliga
12 Sep 2026 1:1 🏠 Werder Bremen Bundesliga
4 Sep 2026 1:4 🚌 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga
29 Aug 2026 3:2 🏠 TSG Hoffenheim Bundesliga
24 Aug 2026 2:1 🚌 Würzburger Kickers DFB-Pokal
FC Schalke 04
20 Sep 2026 0:0 🏠 SV 07 Elversberg Bundesliga
11 Sep 2026 3:1 🚌 1.FC Union Berlin Bundesliga
5 Sep 2026 0:0 🏠 Bayern Munich Bundesliga
30 Aug 2026 0:3 🚌 FC Augsburg Bundesliga
24 Aug 2026 5:2 AET 🚌 Hallescher FC DFB-Pokal

Elo Ranking

Club Elo Last changes
153 Germany FC Cologne 1505 -8.16 -0.77 -4.25 +12.06 +2.48 -1.01 -12.70 +2.27 -5.25 +1.53
173 Germany FC Schalke 04 1484 -1.67 +13.95 +8.83 -5.47 -0.39 +4.87 -11.23 +5.41 +12.26 +3.95
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In the latest 3 matches FC Cologne lost 13.18 pts in Elo rating. That number indicates a deterioration in form. The largest loss in that period was -8.16 pts after the match against Hamburger SV (1:2, 19 Sep 2026). In the latest 3 matches FC Schalke 04 gained 21.11 pts in Elo rating. That number indicates a positive change in form. The largest gain in that period was +13.95 pts after the match against 1.FC Union Berlin (3:1, 11 Sep 2026), and the biggest loss in that period was -1.67 pts after the match against SV 07 Elversberg (0:0, 20 Sep 2026). Read more about our methodology »

Match history FC Cologne - FC Schalke 04

9 Feb 2025 FC Cologne 1:0 FC Schalke 04 2024/25 2. Bundesliga Matchday 21
1 Sep 2024 FC Schalke 04 1:3 FC Cologne 2024/25 2. Bundesliga Matchday 4
29 Jan 2023 FC Schalke 04 0:0 FC Cologne 2022/23 Bundesliga Matchday 18
7 Aug 2022 FC Cologne 3:1 FC Schalke 04 2022/23 Bundesliga Matchday 1
22 May 2021 FC Cologne 1:0 FC Schalke 04 2020/21 Bundesliga Matchday 34
20 Jan 2021 FC Schalke 04 1:2 FC Cologne 2020/21 Bundesliga Matchday 17

FAQ

The next match between FC Cologne and FC Schalke 04 will take place on 24 Oct 2026.

On 9 Feb 2025, the match FC Cologne vs FC Schalke 04 took place, ending with a score of 1:0.