FC Schalke 04 - Borussia Dortmund

1. Bundesliga Season 2026 - Round 12
Planned

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FC Schalke 04 take on Borussia Dortmund in 1. Bundesliga at Veltins Arena on 5 December 2026.

The most recent match for FC Schalke 04 was a 1-2 defeat against SC Freiburg, preceded by a 1-0 win over Austria Lustenau (Club Friendlies).

The most recent match for Borussia Dortmund was a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen, preceded by a 1-0 win over VfB Stuttgart.

The numbers favour Borussia Dortmund, with 13 points and 4 goals conceded in 5 matches, against 5 points and 6 goals conceded in 5 matches for FC Schalke 04.

The record over the 16 previous meetings: 3 wins for FC Schalke 04, 7 wins for Borussia Dortmund and 6 draws. See every meeting between FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund.

Our algorithm predicts Borussia Dortmund to win, with a probability of 40%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

3 FC Schalke 04
6 Draw
7 Borussia Dortmund
69% Over 2.5 goals
50% Both teams scored
3.3 Goals per match
Logo FC Schalke 04 3 | Logo Borussia Dortmund 7 Clean sheets
Goals scored all matches
Logo FC Schalke 04
1.25
Logo Borussia Dortmund
2.00
Goals in home matches
Logo FC Schalke 04
1.25
Logo Borussia Dortmund
2.50
Goals in away matches
Logo FC Schalke 04
1.25
Logo Borussia Dortmund
1.50
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

VELTINS-Arena

Capacity

62271

Address

Arenaring 1
Gelsenkirchen

table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.