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FC Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart prediction

Bundesliga · · Veltins Arena

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TACTIX’s free model pick for FC Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

FC Schalke 04 host VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Saturday 21 November (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, ranked per game).

FC Schalke 04 are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. FC Schalke 04 have failed to score in their last four 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 of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games, ranked per game).

Eight of VfB Stuttgart’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of VfB Stuttgart’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, VfB Stuttgart have five wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.78 and conceding 1.33. VfB Stuttgart have scored 15 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). VfB Stuttgart have conceded 15 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

FC Schalke 04 (17th) and VfB Stuttgart (eighth) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have VfB Stuttgart the stronger side, 265 rating points above FC Schalke 04 (VfB Stuttgart 1700, FC Schalke 04 1435, after at least 178 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 25 February 2023, finished FC Schalke 04 2–1 VfB Stuttgart.

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 VfB Stuttgart XI (3-4-2-1): D. Seimen, R. Hendriks, J. Chabot, M. Mittelstädt, G. Prömel, C. Führich, J. Leweling, B. El Khannouss, A. Karazor, A. Stiller, D. Undav — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Maximilian Mittelstädt (5.9 per match over 13 appearances, two goals and one assist) and D. Seimen (4.0 per match over six appearances) have been VfB Stuttgart’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for VfB Stuttgart (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Maximilian Mittelstädt averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 1179 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances. D. Seimen averages 3.5 saves per 90 over 540 minutes, with two or more saves in six of the last six 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 2 · draws 3 · VfB Stuttgart 1 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: FC Schalke 04 0W 1D 4L · VfB Stuttgart 3W 0D 2L

FC Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart (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 / 1.5
Goals
against 1 / 1.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 6.13
Corners
against 5.25 / 5.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 5.63
Shots on target
against 5.13 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 2.13
Cards
against 2.13 / 2.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 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 / againstLineVfB Stuttgart for / against
Goals scored
0.5 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
3.38 for · 5.25 against n 8
9.5standard
6.13 for · 5.13 against n 8
Shots
9.13 for · 13.5 against n 8
19.5standard
16.63 for · 16.5 against n 8
Shots on target
2.75 for · 5.13 against n 8
8.5standard
5.63 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
11 for · 12.5 against n 8
21.5standard
12 for · 10.38 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8
3.5standard
2.13 for · 2.63 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 7 November 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 7 November 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 7 November 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 7 November 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 7 November 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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VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart Goalkeeper

VfB Stuttgart — 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
F. Bredlow990810 min313.4 /90111.2 /9000 /90
D. Seimen690540 min213.5 /9010.2 /9000 /90
VfB Stuttgart — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfB Stuttgart before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
F. Bredlow n 890
3.16/4
D. Seimen n 690
3.56/3

VfB Stuttgart Defensive

VfB Stuttgart — 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
J. Chabot14861198 min231.7 /90201.5 /9050.4 /901037.7 /90211.6 /9030.2 /90
M. Mittelstädt13841089 min352.9 /90292.4 /9070.6 /90867.1 /90121 /9020.2 /90
R. Hendriks1283999 min161.4 /90111 /9020.2 /90575.1 /9070.6 /9020.2 /90
Finn Jeltsch1272868 min101 /9080.8 /9040.4 /90474.9 /90121.2 /9010.1 /90
J. Vagnoman1078778 min80.9 /9070.8 /9070.8 /90222.5 /9070.8 /9010.1 /90
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VfB Stuttgart — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfB Stuttgart before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Undav n 880.4
1.44/4
0.11/0
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J. Chabot n 884.3
1.65/4
1.78/3
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G. Prömel n 871.6
1.66/4
0.53/0
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C. Führich n 866.1
0.32/0
0.53/0
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B. El Khannouss n 875.3
0.62/1
1.36/2
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VfB Stuttgart — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfB Stuttgart before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Undav n 880.4
0.74/1
J. Chabot n 884.3
1.55/4
G. Prömel n 871.6
1.34/2
C. Führich n 866.1
0.94/1
B. El Khannouss n 875.3
1.56/3
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VfB Stuttgart Attacking

VfB Stuttgart — 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
D. Undav15761141 min20.2 /9050.4 /90221.7 /9090.7 /90332.6 /9030.2 /90
J. Leweling1356731 min20.2 /9010.1 /90172.1 /9040.5 /90121.5 /90202.5 /90
E. Demirović1265780 min80.9 /9000 /90303.5 /90192.2 /9080.9 /9030.3 /90
D. Pejčinović958525 min30.5 /9010.2 /90142.4 /9061 /9061 /9030.5 /90
Tiago Tomás358173 min10.5 /9010.5 /9052.6 /9031.6 /9021 /9021 /90
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VfB Stuttgart — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfB Stuttgart before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Undav n 880.4
27/4
0.84/1
J. Chabot n 884.3
0.85/1
0.32/0
G. Prömel n 871.6
1.65/4
0.32/0
C. Führich n 866.1
1.75/3
0.53/0
B. El Khannouss n 875.3
2.28/5
1.26/2
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VfB Stuttgart — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfB Stuttgart before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Undav n 880.4
0.32/0
0.11/0
J. Chabot n 884.3
0.11/0
00/0
G. Prömel n 871.6
00/0
0.21/0
C. Führich n 866.1
00/0
0.32/0
B. El Khannouss n 875.3
0.11/0
00/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind FC Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart — 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
VfB StuttgartLWWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
FC Schalke 04 2 · 3 draws · VfB Stuttgart 1 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2023-02-25 FC Schalke 04 2–1 VfB Stuttgart
  • 2022-09-03 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 FC Schalke 04
  • 2021-02-27 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 FC Schalke 04
  • 2020-10-30 FC Schalke 04 1–1 VfB Stuttgart
  • 2019-05-18 FC Schalke 04 0–0 VfB Stuttgart
  • 2018-12-22 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 FC Schalke 04
League standing · 2026/27
FC Schalke 04#17 pos6 pts8 pl-5 GD
VfB Stuttgart#8 pos12 pts9 pl0 GD
Goals per game
FC Schalke 04 scored0.5
VfB Stuttgart scored1.67
FC Schalke 04 conceded1.13
VfB Stuttgart conceded1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart?
In their last 6 meetings, FC Schalke 04 won 2, VfB Stuttgart won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart?
Recent form — FC Schalke 04 0W 1D 4L; VfB Stuttgart 3W 0D 2L.

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