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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Schalke 04 Prediction, H2H & Stats

German BundesligaSat, 16 Jan 2027 14:30 GMTStatus: scheduled

Tofiko prediction

Model backs Bayer 04 Leverkusen79%

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 79%
Draw 14%
FC Schalke 04 7%
  • Bayer 04 Leverkusen 79%
  • Draw 14%
  • FC Schalke 04 7%

Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)

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Analysis

Both model families pick Bayer 04 Leverkusen, rating it at 79.3%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.

The two have met 4 times, and Bayer 04 Leverkusen won none of them. 4 games is too small a sample to build on, so it doesn't feed the forecast — the 79.3% comes from league-wide form, not from this pairing.

The model puts the draw at 13.7%. Our own measurements show it tends to under-rate draws, so it's worth treating that figure as a floor.

This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.

What to keep in mind

  • The head-to-head record doesn't support the forecast: 4 games, no win for the side we back.
  • Bayer 04 Leverkusen's games are very high-scoring at 4.0 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
  • Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.

Recent form

Bayer 04 Leverkusen: WWWWD

FC Schalke 04: WWWWL

Head-to-head

  • 4Games
  • 3.25Avg goals
  • 25%Both scored
  • 100%Over 2.5
DateMatchScore
2023-04-01Schalke 04 vs Bayer Leverkusen0–3
2022-10-08Bayer Leverkusen vs Schalke 044–0
2021-04-03Bayer Leverkusen vs Schalke 042–1
2020-12-06Schalke 04 vs Bayer Leverkusen0–3

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FAQ

Who will win Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Schalke 04?
Tofiko's model favours Bayer 04 Leverkusen (79% probability), with both model families in agreement.
What time does Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Schalke 04 kick off?
Sat, 16 Jan 2027 14:30 GMT — German Bundesliga.
What is the Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Schalke 04 head-to-head record?
In their last 4 meetings: 2 home wins, 0 draws, 2 away wins, averaging 3.25 goals per game.

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