FC Schalke 04 vs FSV Mainz 05

FC Schalke 04 have recorded three wins, two draws, and one loss in their six most recent matches across all competitions. Their league campaign has seen them struggle for consistency, sitting 13th in the table with five points from five matches. In contrast, FSV Mainz 05 have managed three wins, one draw, and two losses in their latest six outings. They hold a superior goal-scoring record, finding the net 13 times in their five league appearances, which places them 8th in the standings. While FSV Mainz 05 have remained unbeaten in their recent away matches, FC Schalke 04 have found goals hard to come by at home, failing to win any of their five most recent home fixtures.

• FSV Mainz 05 have several players missing, with D. Kohr, O. Ruoppi, R. Zentner, and Silas ruled out, while P. Nebel and S. Widmer are in doubt.
• FC Schalke 04 have M. Sylla ruled out and D. Ljubicic in doubt for this encounter.
• FSV Mainz 05 have shown a high attacking volume, averaging 19 shots per match in the games where statistics are available.
• FC Schalke 04 have relied on a defensive setup in recent league outings, recording clean sheets in three of their last six matches.
• FSV Mainz 05 arrive with an unbeaten away record across their latest five matches in all competitions.

FSV Mainz 05 enter this match with a more prolific attacking record and a strong run of form on the road. While FC Schalke 04 have shown defensive resilience at times, their lack of home victories and lower goal output suggest they face a difficult task. Given the current league standings and recent form, the visiting side appears to have the momentum to challenge for a result at the VELTINS-Arena.

We hold no head-to-head records for this fixture, leaving the historical trend between these two clubs unavailable for our analysis.