What is the prediction for the football match between FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart?
Our prediction for the FC Schalke 04–VfB Stuttgart match is: VfB Stuttgart to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
VfB Stuttgart to win (45% confidence); under 2.5 goals (65% confidence); both teams to score: yes (58% confidence)
FC Schalke 04
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, FC Schalke 04 scored an average of 0.40 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
VfB Stuttgart
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, VfB Stuttgart scored an average of 1.60 goals and conceded 1.60 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Recent results add context to Double chance: Draw or Away (X2): FC Schalke 04 scored 0.40 and conceded 1.40 per match across 5 covered games; VfB Stuttgart scored 1.60 and conceded 1.60 across 5.
Players to watch
Across 2 recent recorded appearances, A. Gantenbein contributed 0 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.58/10 across 2 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, E. Demirović contributed 4 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.30/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Recent squad-performance signal
Across recent rated squad performances used by Team Intelligence, VfB Stuttgart records a mean of 6.57/10 versus 6.39/10 for FC Schalke 04.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists S. Hoeneb as coach of VfB Stuttgart. The latest recorded formations are FC Schalke 04 in 5-3-2 (Nov 8, 2026) and VfB Stuttgart in 3-4-2-1 (Nov 7, 2026). Across 8 recent matches with possession and shot data, FC Schalke 04 averaged 39.4% possession and 11.0 shots per match (3.0 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 12 matches, VfB Stuttgart averaged 55.3% possession and 16.6 shots (5.8 on target), a possession control with high shot volume profile. The clearest contrast in this sample is possession share.
Home and away performance
In 4 recent home matches, FC Schalke 04 recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, averaging 0.50 points, 0.00 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per match. Away from home, VfB Stuttgart recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses in 7 matches, averaging 1.29 points, 1.57 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per match. The away side’s recent road record compares favourably with the home side’s home record.
This Bundesliga fixture takes place at Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for FC Schalke 04: 0.5 points per home match compared with 0.8 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.