FC Schalke 04Borussia Mönchengladbach

FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Mönchengladbach prediction

Bundesliga · · Veltins Arena

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TACTIX’s free model pick for FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bundesliga on Sat, 19 Dec 2026 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

FC Schalke 04 host Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday 19 December (kick-off 14:30 UK).

The key numbers

FC Schalke 04 have scored four goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games).

FC Schalke 04 are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Borussia Mönchengladbach are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. FC Schalke 04 are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Borussia Mönchengladbach, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Seven of FC Schalke 04’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in five of FC Schalke 04’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, FC Schalke 04 have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 0.57. FC Schalke 04 have conceded nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games).

10 of Borussia Mönchengladbach’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of Borussia Mönchengladbach’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Borussia Mönchengladbach have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 2.14. Borussia Mönchengladbach have scored 11 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games). Borussia Mönchengladbach have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 18 clubs.

FC Schalke 04 have failed to score in their last four matches in all competitions. FC Schalke 04 (17th) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (18th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have FC Schalke 04 the stronger side, 25 rating points above Borussia Mönchengladbach (FC Schalke 04 1435, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1410, after at least 178 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 4 February 2023, finished Borussia Monchengladbach 0–0 FC Schalke 04.

Team news

Predicted FC Schalke 04 XI (3-4-2-1): L. Karius, H. Kuruçay, N. Katić, T. Becker, S. Tanaka, A. Aouchiche, S. El-Faouzi, R. Gosens, D. Ljubičić, M. Ayhan, H. Hee-Chan — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Soufian El-Faouzi (3.8 per match over eight appearances) and Hasan Kuruçay (3.6 per match over 10 appearances) have been FC Schalke 04’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for FC Schalke 04 (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Soufian El-Faouzi averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 703 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Hasan Kuruçay averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 886 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Borussia Mönchengladbach XI (3-4-2-1): D. Batz, F. Chiarodia, P. Sander, D. Hashioka, Z. Uno, J. Scally, L. Ullrich, W. Mohya, F. Neuhaus, R. Hack, S. Machino — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, H. Bolin (4.5 per match over nine appearances, four goals and one assist) and Joseph Scally (4.0 per match over nine appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Borussia Mönchengladbach’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Borussia Mönchengladbach (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), H. Bolin averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Joseph Scally averages 2.2 tackles per 90 over 860 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Bundesliga · Veltins Arena
  • Head-to-head (last 6): FC Schalke 04 1 · draws 3 · Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: FC Schalke 04 0W 1D 4L · Borussia Mönchengladbach 2W 1D 2L

FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.5 / 1.63
Goals
against 1 / 2.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 5
Corners
against 5.25 / 5.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 4.5
Shots on target
against 5.13 / 6.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 3.38
Cards
against 2.13 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameFC Schalke 04 for / againstLineBorussia Mönchengladbach for / against
Goals scored
0.5 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
1.63 for · 2.38 against n 8
Corners won
3.38 for · 5.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 5.63 against n 8
Shots
9.13 for · 13.5 against n 8
19.5standard
13.5 for · 15.75 against n 8
Shots on target
2.75 for · 5.13 against n 8
8.5standard
4.5 for · 6.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
11 for · 12.5 against n 8
21.5standard
13.38 for · 10 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8
3.5standard
3.38 for · 1.88 against n 8

FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 Goalkeeper

FC Schalke 04 — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
L. Karius990810 min434.8 /9070.8 /9000 /90
FC Schalke 04 — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Schalke 04 before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
L. Karius n 890
4.16/6

FC Schalke 04 Defensive

FC Schalke 04 — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
N. Katić986777 min172 /90141.6 /9060.7 /90687.9 /9070.8 /9020.2 /90
H. Kuruçay985766 min293.4 /9091.1 /9060.7 /90465.4 /9091.1 /9020.2 /90
T. Becker877615 min243.5 /90101.5 /9060.9 /90426.1 /9010.1 /9010.1 /90
Vitalie Becker656334 min143.8 /9041.1 /9010.3 /90225.9 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90
Maximilian Wöber534170 min52.6 /9052.6 /9000 /9084.2 /9021.1 /9000 /90
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FC Schalke 04 — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Schalke 04 before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Karius n 890
00/0
0.32/0
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N. Katić n 887.6
0.84/1
0.43/0
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H. Kuruçay n 888
13/2
0.64/1
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S. Tanaka n 885.9
1.67/2
2.48/5
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A. Aouchiche n 883.8
0.73/1
1.96/4
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FC Schalke 04 — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Schalke 04 before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Katić n 887.6
1.97/5
H. Kuruçay n 888
3.58/7
S. Tanaka n 885.9
1.86/4
A. Aouchiche n 883.8
1.15/2
T. Becker n 876.9
3.57/7
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FC Schalke 04 Attacking

FC Schalke 04 — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
K. Karaman678469 min10.2 /9000 /9040.8 /9020.4 /9081.5 /9051 /90
J. Adamu663377 min00 /9010.2 /9081.9 /9041 /9041 /9010.2 /90
Hwang Hee-Chan560300 min00 /9000 /9041.2 /9030.9 /9051.5 /9051.5 /90
E. Džeko551255 min00 /9000 /9051.8 /9010.4 /9020.7 /9000 /90
M. Sylla472287 min00 /9000 /9041.3 /9020.6 /9020.6 /9010.3 /90
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FC Schalke 04 — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Schalke 04 before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Karius n 890
00/0
00/0
N. Katić n 887.6
0.32/0
00/0
H. Kuruçay n 888
0.11/0
00/0
S. Tanaka n 885.9
0.54/0
0.11/0
A. Aouchiche n 883.8
1.67/3
0.84/1
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FC Schalke 04 — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Schalke 04 before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Karius n 890
00/0
00/0
N. Katić n 887.6
00/0
00/0
H. Kuruçay n 888
00/0
00/0
S. Tanaka n 885.9
00/0
00/0
A. Aouchiche n 883.8
0.11/0
00/0
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Borussia Mönchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach Goalkeeper

Borussia Mönchengladbach — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Nicolas890720 min374.6 /90202.5 /9000 /90
D. Batz290180 min84 /9000 /9000 /90
Borussia Mönchengladbach — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Mönchengladbach before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Nicolas n 890
4.67/7

Borussia Mönchengladbach Defensive

Borussia Mönchengladbach — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
L. Ullrich978703 min131.7 /90151.9 /9010.1 /90334.2 /90111.4 /9020.3 /90
K. Diks790630 min60.9 /9040.6 /9020.3 /90304.3 /9050.7 /9040.6 /90
D. Hashioka676456 min81.6 /9061.2 /9010.2 /90336.5 /9020.4 /9010.2 /90
K. Itakura577387 min30.7 /9051.2 /9020.5 /90122.8 /9040.9 /9000 /90
F. Chiarodia484334 min41.1 /9041.1 /9010.3 /90113 /9010.3 /9010.3 /90
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Borussia Mönchengladbach — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Mönchengladbach before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
P. Sander n 883.6
1.98/3
0.43/0
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L. Ullrich n 880
1.56/4
1.34/3
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H. Bolin n 875.8
1.36/2
1.97/3
—
W. Mohya n 855.6
1.25/1
0.84/0
—
R. Hack n 851.8
1.14/1
0.41/1
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Borussia Mönchengladbach — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Mönchengladbach before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
P. Sander n 883.6
1.95/4
L. Ullrich n 880
1.86/5
H. Bolin n 875.8
1.65/3
W. Mohya n 855.6
13/2
R. Hack n 851.8
1.14/1
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Borussia Mönchengladbach Attacking

Borussia Mönchengladbach — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Machino847375 min20.5 /9000 /9061.4 /9020.5 /9051.2 /9000 /90
I. Lidberg752365 min10.2 /9000 /90102.5 /9051.2 /9020.5 /9010.2 /90
T. Kleindienst373219 min00 /9000 /9041.6 /9010.4 /9031.2 /9010.4 /90
N. Kühn12121 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9028.6 /9000 /90
P. Sander1085849 min00 /9010.1 /90111.2 /9030.3 /9070.7 /9020.2 /90
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Borussia Mönchengladbach — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Mönchengladbach before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
P. Sander n 883.6
0.84/1
0.31/1
L. Ullrich n 880
0.75/0
0.32/0
H. Bolin n 875.8
1.35/3
0.94/2
W. Mohya n 855.6
26/2
14/1
R. Hack n 851.8
1.33/2
0.42/0
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Borussia Mönchengladbach — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Mönchengladbach before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
P. Sander n 883.6
00/0
00/0
L. Ullrich n 880
0.11/0
0.31/1
H. Bolin n 875.8
0.31/1
00/0
W. Mohya n 855.6
0.42/0
0.21/0
R. Hack n 851.8
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Mönchengladbach — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
FC Schalke 04LLDLL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Borussia MönchengladbachLLWWD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
FC Schalke 04 1 · 3 draws · Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2023-02-04 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–0 FC Schalke 04
  • 2022-08-13 FC Schalke 04 2–2 Borussia Monchengladbach
  • 2021-03-20 FC Schalke 04 0–3 Borussia Monchengladbach
  • 2020-11-28 Borussia Monchengladbach 4–1 FC Schalke 04
  • 2020-01-17 FC Schalke 04 2–0 Borussia Monchengladbach
  • 2019-08-17 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–0 FC Schalke 04
League standing · 2026/27
FC Schalke 04#17 pos6 pts8 pl-5 GD
Borussia Mönchengladbach#18 pos4 pts8 pl-11 GD
Goals per game
FC Schalke 04 scored0.5
Borussia Mönchengladbach scored1.38
FC Schalke 04 conceded1.13
Borussia Mönchengladbach conceded2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Mönchengladbach?
In their last 6 meetings, FC Schalke 04 won 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Mönchengladbach?
Recent form — FC Schalke 04 0W 1D 4L; Borussia Mönchengladbach 2W 1D 2L.

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