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Deutschland 2nd German Bundesliga
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Kaiserslautern vs. Schalke betting tip & prediction: Who will win the top match?

Will we see another passionate performance from the miners?

The second top match of the 25/26 season is coming up and we have prepared the Kaiserslautern - Schalke betting tip. Somehow it's a bit of a shame that this is a duel in the 2nd Bundesliga. Because in terms of their fans and their charisma, both clubs actually belong in the top flight. How do we proceed with the Kaiserslautern - Schalke prediction? First of all, we look at how they have performed so far. We also look back at the previous season. Then we analyze the first league match and, on top of that, the preparation for the current season. Finally, we take a look at the H2H statistics. The Red Devils of 1. FC Kaiserslautern play their home games at the Fritz Walter Stadium. This arena holds just under 50,000 spectators. It can be assumed that the match on Saturday, August 9, 2025 (8:30 p.m.) will be sold out. That's when matchday 2 kicks off with the clash against S04.

1. FC Kaiserslautern - FC Schalke 04: 09.08.2025 - 20:30
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1. FC Kaiserslautern

  • Kaiserslautern: 0:1 as guests in Hanover
  • Nevertheless, a committed start in 25/26
  • Last season 7th place in the 2nd Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04

  • FC Schalke 04: 2:1 over Hertha BSC
  • A surprising victory at the start
  • Ranked 14th in the 2nd division last season
Result tip
1:1
A goal from both teams - sounds plausible. In general, Schalke impressed us in the opening game - as they probably did the whole of Germany. However, one good game does not make FC Schalke 04 a promotion favorite. Our bet here and now is on a 1:1 draw at 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Racket 2nd German Bundesliga
#Place Team WGames WWins DDraw LDefeats GoalsGoals +/- PointsPoints
1 1. FC Cologne 34 18 7 9 53:38 15 61
2 HSV 34 16 11 7 78:44 34 59
3 SV Elversberg 34 16 10 8 64:37 27 58
4 SC Paderborn 07 34 15 10 9 56:46 10 55
5 1. FC Magdeburg 34 14 11 9 64:52 12 53
6 Fortuna Düsseldorf 34 14 11 9 57:52 5 53
7 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 15 8 11 56:55 1 53
8 Karlsruher SC 34 14 10 10 57:55 2 52
9 Hannover 96 34 13 12 9 41:36 5 51
10 1. FC Nuremberg 34 14 6 14 60:57 3 48
11 Hertha BSC 34 12 8 14 49:51 -2 44
12 SV Darmstadt 98 34 11 9 14 56:55 1 42
13 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 34 10 9 15 45:59 -14 39
14 FC Schalke 04 34 10 8 16 52:62 -10 38
15 Preußen Münster 34 8 12 14 40:43 -3 36
16 Eintracht Braunschweig 34 8 11 15 38:64 -26 35
17 SSV Ulm 1846 34 6 12 16 36:48 -12 30
18 SSV Jahn Regensburg 34 6 7 21 23:71 -48 25

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Last 5 games 1. FC Kaiserslautern home vs. FC Schalke 04 away
1. FC Kaiserslautern Home FC Schalke 04 Away
AS Rom 0:1 2:0 Fortuna Düsseldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 2:1 2:1 1. FC Kaiserslautern
FC Schalke 04 2:1 2:0 SSV Jahn Regensburg
1. FC Nuremberg 1:2 3:3 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Fortuna Düsseldorf 3:1 1:2 Hertha BSC

What speaks for Kaiserslautern vs. Schalke in our betting tips?

Our football predictions are always based on different components. First of all, we would like to look at the start of the Red Devils in the Kaiserslautern - Schalke betting tip. The 0:1 against Hannover 96 was not undeserved. Nobody needs to complain here. In preparation for the 25/26 season, we want to look at two matches in particular. There's the 0:1 against AS Roma. Of course, 1. FC Kaiserslautern chose a strong opponent here. On the other hand, they achieved a commanding 4-0 win in their clash with English side Notts County FC. The season is still young. Lautern will have nothing to do with relegation. How far up the table it will ultimately go remains to be seen.

Last 5 results 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Date League Home Visitor Result Form
03.08.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
Hannover 96
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1:0 (0:0) N
26.07.2025 Club Friendlies
1. FC Kaiserslautern
AS Rom
0:1 (0:1) N
18.05.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
1. FC Cologne
1. FC Kaiserslautern
4:0 (2:0) N
11.05.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
1. FC Kaiserslautern
SV Darmstadt 98
2:1 (2:1) S
04.05.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2:2 (1:1) U

This is how 1. FC Kaiserslautern played last time!

Of course, we can't avoid taking a closer look at the 0-1 draw against Hannover 96 in our Bundesliga 2 predictions. Although the Red Devils were outplayed, they managed to hold on to a goalless draw in the first half. It was only after several changes that they finally conceded a goal. We have already mentioned other results. We will now look at the previous season. There were 15 wins, eight draws and eleven defeats. FC Kaiserslautern scored 56:55 goals in the process. The performance in front of the home crowd was remarkable - 1st place, with nine wins, five draws and three defeats (34:22 goals).

1st FC Kaiserslautern

System: 4-2-3-1.

Krahl
Heuer Sirch Elvedi Yokota
Kaloč Knight
Ronstadt Hanslik Redondo
Ache
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How good is Schalke's current form?

For a decent Kaiserslautern - Schalke betting tip, we also look at the team in royal blue. FC Schalke 04 impressed with a passionate performance at the start of the new season. In the end, a three-pointer was secured against favored Berlin. For the fans, who still had the previous season in their heads, this victory was a liberating blow. Schalke only finished 14th in 24/25, with ten wins, eight draws and 16 defeats (52:62 goals). Away from home, the fans were treated to four wins, five draws and eight defeats. They scored 21:27 goals there.

Last 5 results FC Schalke 04
Date League Home Visitor Result Form
01.08.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
Hertha BSC
2:1 (2:0) S
26.07.2025 Club Friendlies
FC Schalke 04
FC Sevilla
2:4 (0:2) N
19.07.2025 Club Friendlies
FC Schalke 04
FC Twente Enschede
0:0 (0:0) U
18.05.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
SV Elversberg
1:2 (0:1) N
10.05.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
Fortuna Düsseldorf
FC Schalke 04
2:0 (0:0) N

This is how FC Schalke 04 last played!

This opening game had fire. Schalke 04 took the lead through Sylla in the 16th minute. Katić increased the lead to 2:0 in the 23rd minute, setting the tone for victory. The spectators in the Schalke Arena drove their team forward. After Gronning's equalizer in the 89th minute, the miners were once again in trouble. Katić was even shown a yellow card. But the 2:1 victory held. In preparation, Schalke had previously won 2:4 against FC Sevilla and 3:0 against RW Ahlen. The 0:0 against Twente Enschede and the 1:0 against St. Gallen are also mentioned for the best betting strategy.

FC Schalke 04

System: 4-3-3.

Heekeren
Bulut Kalas Kamiński Donkor
Bachmann Schallenberg Seguin
Younes Højlund Sylla

H2H comparison of Kaiserslautern vs. Schalke

In the course of 92 duels, FC Schalke 04 is just ahead. The miners have 34 wins, while the Red Devils have won 33 times. That leaves 24 draws and 144:156 goals. Looking at Lautern's home games, there are 24 wins, 16 draws and only six defeats, where 91:50 goals continue to stand out.

5 last games in direct comparison
Date League Home Visitor Result
27.04.2025 2nd German Bundesliga
1. FC Kaiserslautern
FC Schalke 04
2:1 (1:0)
29.11.2024 2nd German Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0:3 (0:1)
26.01.2024 2nd German Bundesliga
1. FC Kaiserslautern
FC Schalke 04
4:1 (1:0)
05.08.2023 2nd German Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3:0 (1:0)
18.03.2012 1st German Bundesliga
1. FC Kaiserslautern
FC Schalke 04
1:4

Comparison statistics last 10 events

1. FC Kaiserslautern : FC Schalke 04

3

Wins

2

1

Draw

2

6

Defeats

6

10

Goals scored

10

17

Goals received

18

12

Shots on target

8

1. FC Kaiserslautern
50%
Ball possession
81%
Accuracy of passes
53%
Duels
won
FC Schalke 04
45%
Duels
won
78%
Accuracy of passes
48%
Ball possession
1. FC Kaiserslautern
15
Corners
16
Shots on target
11
Goal kicks
next to the goal
10
Goal kicks
blocked
19
Goal kicks
in the penalty area
18
Goal kicks
outside the penalty area
5
Offside
1
yellow cards
0
red cards
FC Schalke 04
12
Corners
10
Shots on target
13
Goal kicks
next to the goal
8
Goal kicks
blocked
16
Goal kicks
in the penalty area
15
Goal kicks
outside the penalty area
2
Offside
3
yellow cards
1
red cards

Comparison of goal statistics of the last 10 matches

1. FC Kaiserslautern
10
Goals scored
17
Goals received
ø 1,00
per game
-7
Goal difference
5 / 10
Games with goals
FC Schalke 04
10
Goals scored
18
Goals received
ø 1,00
per game
-8
Goal difference
6 / 10
Games with goals
Odds probabilities
under 2.5 goals 44.36%
over 2.5 goals 55.64%
under 3.5 goals 64.43%
over 3.5 goals 35.57%
under 4.5 goals 80.33%
over 4.5 goals 19.67%
both teams to score - yes 58.72%
both teams to score - no 41.28%

Our expert tip and prediction for Kaiserslautern v Schalke

16 draws in 46 duels (H2H) is over a third. Therefore, the odds on the draw bet are worthwhile. If this selection is too speculative for you, then perhaps try the double chance 1X. Yes, we don't quite trust Schalke's good start yet.

Odd comparison 1. FC Kaiserslautern - FC Schalke 04

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