FC Schalke 04 v FC Augsburg prediction

Bundesliga · Sat, 23 Jan 2027 14:30 GMT · Veltins Arena

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: FC Schalke 04 · FC Augsburg · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for FC Schalke 04 v FC Augsburg, Bundesliga on Sat, 23 Jan 2027 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 FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday 23 January (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).

FC Augsburg have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions. FC Schalke 04 are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

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).

12 of FC Augsburg’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of FC Augsburg’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, FC Augsburg have five wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 2.50 and conceding 2.00. FC Augsburg have scored 18 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). FC Augsburg have conceded 15 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

FC Schalke 04 have failed to score in their last four matches in all competitions. FC Schalke 04 (16th) and FC Augsburg (ninth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have FC Augsburg the stronger side, 102 rating points above FC Schalke 04 (FC Augsburg 1584, FC Schalke 04 1482, after at least 177 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

FC Augsburg are unbeaten in the last four meetings with FC Schalke 04. The most recent meeting, on 30 August 2026, finished FC Augsburg 3–0 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 FC Augsburg XI (3-4-2-1): F. Dahmen, C. Matsima, J. Gouweleeuw, A. Bah, F. Rieder, H. Behrens, H. Massengo, A. Kade, R. Fellhauer, A. Ibrahimović, M. Gregoritsch — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Hennes Behrens (6.4 per match over 10 appearances, five assists) and Fabian Rieder (5.9 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and four assists) have been FC Augsburg’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for FC Augsburg (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Hennes Behrens averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 905 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Fabian Rieder averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1555 minutes, with a key pass in seven 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: Sat, 23 Jan 2027 14:30 GMT · Bundesliga · Veltins Arena
Head-to-head (last 6): FC Schalke 04 1 · draws 2 · FC Augsburg 3 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: FC Schalke 04 0W 1D 4L · FC Augsburg 1W 2D 2L

FC Schalke 04 v FC Augsburg (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 / 2.38

Goals

against 1 / 2.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.38 / 4.5

Corners

against 5.25 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

2.75 / 6

Shots on target

against 5.13 / 6.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.88 / 1.5

Cards

against 2.13 / 2 · 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 game	FC Schalke 04 for / against	Line	FC Augsburg for / against
Goals scored	0.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.38 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	9.13 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	16.5 for · 18.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	2.75 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	6 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5

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.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. Karius	9	90810 min	434.8 /90	70.8 /90	00 /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+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. Karius n 8	90	4.1 6/6

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.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
N. Katić	9	86777 min	172 /90	141.6 /90	70.8 /90	687.9 /90	70.8 /90	20.2 /90
H. Kuruçay	9	85766 min	293.4 /90	91.1 /90	70.8 /90	465.4 /90	91.1 /90	20.2 /90
T. Becker	8	77615 min	243.5 /90	91.3 /90	71 /90	426.1 /90	10.1 /90	10.1 /90
Vitalie Becker	6	56334 min	143.8 /90	41.1 /90	10.3 /90	225.9 /90	20.5 /90	10.3 /90
Maximilian Wöber	5	34170 min	52.6 /90	52.6 /90	00 /90	84.2 /90	21.1 /90	00 /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+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
L. Karius n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
N. Katić n 8	87.6	0.8 4/1	0.4 3/0	—
H. Kuruçay n 8	88	1 3/2	0.6 4/1	—
S. Tanaka n 8	85.9	1.6 7/2	2.4 8/5	—
A. Aouchiche n 8	83.8	0.7 3/1	1.9 6/4	—
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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+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
N. Katić n 8	87.6	1.9 7/5
H. Kuruçay n 8	88	3.5 8/7
S. Tanaka n 8	85.9	1.8 6/4
A. Aouchiche n 8	83.8	1.2 5/3
T. Becker n 8	76.9	3.5 7/7
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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.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
K. Karaman	6	78469 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	40.8 /90	20.4 /90	81.5 /90	51 /90
J. Adamu	6	63377 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	71.7 /90	41 /90	41 /90	10.2 /90
Hwang Hee-Chan	5	60300 min	00 /90	00 /90	41.2 /90	30.9 /90	51.5 /90	51.5 /90
E. Džeko	5	51255 min	00 /90	00 /90	51.8 /90	10.4 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90
M. Sylla	4	72287 min	00 /90	00 /90	41.3 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90	10.3 /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+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
L. Karius n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Katić n 8	87.6	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
H. Kuruçay n 8	88	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
S. Tanaka n 8	85.9	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0
A. Aouchiche n 8	83.8	1.6 7/3	0.8 4/1
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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+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
L. Karius n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Katić n 8	87.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
H. Kuruçay n 8	88	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Tanaka n 8	85.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Aouchiche n 8	83.8	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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FC Augsburg

FC Augsburg Goalkeeper

FC Augsburg — 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.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
F. Dahmen	10	90899 min	414.1 /90	101 /90	10.1 /90

FC Augsburg — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Augsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
F. Dahmen n 8	89.9	3.9 6/5

FC Augsburg Defensive

FC Augsburg — 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.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Matsima	10	90899 min	141.4 /90	222.2 /90	141.4 /90	383.8 /90	30.3 /90	10.1 /90
C. Brackelmann	6	88526 min	162.7 /90	50.9 /90	101.7 /90	366.2 /90	81.4 /90	00 /90
Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks	5	90450 min	91.8 /90	81.6 /90	40.8 /90	255 /90	81.6 /90	20.4 /90
Seol Young-Woo	5	35177 min	52.5 /90	21 /90	00 /90	52.5 /90	31.5 /90	00 /90
Abdulay Bah	4	70280 min	41.3 /90	51.6 /90	31 /90	134.2 /90	41.3 /90	00 /90
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FC Augsburg — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Augsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Hennes Behrens n 8	89.9	0.8 5/1	2.1 8/3	—
C. Matsima n 8	89.9	0.4 2/1	0.4 2/1	—
F. Dahmen n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
F. Rieder n 8	89.5	1.1 6/2	1.3 6/3	—
H. Massengo n 8	83.6	0.9 6/1	0.8 4/1	—
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FC Augsburg — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Augsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Hennes Behrens n 8	89.9	3.5 8/7
C. Matsima n 8	89.9	1.5 5/5
F. Rieder n 8	89.5	2.5 8/5
H. Massengo n 8	83.6	1.7 6/3
R. Fellhauer n 8	73.6	1.5 6/3
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FC Augsburg Attacking

FC Augsburg — 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.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Michael Gregoritsch	9	66597 min	50.8 /90	10.2 /90	243.6 /90	162.4 /90	101.5 /90	10.2 /90
A. Ibrahimović	7	65456 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	173.4 /90	91.8 /90	122.4 /90	61.2 /90
Rodrigo Ribeiro	5	50249 min	31.1 /90	00 /90	93.3 /90	31.1 /90	31.1 /90	31.1 /90
Hennes Behrens	10	90899 min	00 /90	50.5 /90	40.4 /90	00 /90	202 /90	141.4 /90
F. Rieder	10	88876 min	20.2 /90	40.4 /90	161.6 /90	60.6 /90	171.7 /90	70.7 /90
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FC Augsburg — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Augsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Hennes Behrens n 8	89.9	0.5 3/1	0 0/0
C. Matsima n 8	89.9	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
F. Dahmen n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Rieder n 8	89.5	1.6 5/4	0.5 3/1
H. Massengo n 8	83.6	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
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FC Augsburg — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Augsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Hennes Behrens n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0.6 3/1
F. Dahmen n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Matsima n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Rieder n 8	89.5	0.3 2/0	0.4 3/0
H. Massengo n 8	83.6	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind FC Schalke 04 v FC Augsburg — 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

FC AugsburgDLDWL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 2.2 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

FC Schalke 04 1 · 2 draws · FC Augsburg 3 · 3 goals/game

2026-08-30 FC Augsburg 3–0 FC Schalke 04
2024-10-29 FC Augsburg 3–0 FC Schalke 04
2023-03-18 FC Augsburg 1–1 FC Schalke 04
2022-10-02 FC Schalke 04 2–3 FC Augsburg
2021-04-11 FC Schalke 04 1–0 FC Augsburg
2020-12-13 FC Augsburg 2–2 FC Schalke 04

League standing · 2026/27

FC Schalke 04#16 pos6 pts8 pl-5 GD

FC Augsburg#9 pos9 pts8 pl+3 GD

Goals per game

FC Schalke 04 scored0.5

FC Augsburg scored2.25

FC Schalke 04 conceded1.13

FC Augsburg conceded1.88

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

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