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Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05: what the numbers say

Bundesliga · Round 6 · 17 Oct 2026 · season 2026/27

The match has not been played. This is not a tip: the model turns the chances both sides create and concede into probabilities, and it is wrong regularly.

Home win15%Schalke 04
Draw15%
Away win70%Mainz 05
Expected points, home0.61

What to expect

Mainz 05 are favourites: 70% to win against 15%. Attack against defence: Mainz 05 should create more, 2.60 expected goals a match against 1.60.

How they arrive

ClubPlacePPointsxPTSΔxG/matchxGA/match
Schalke 0411454.3+0.71.652.58
Mainz 056478.0−1.02.631.55

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Probabilities come from a Poisson model over both sides' xG with a home advantage applied. We know nothing about injuries, suspensions or rotation, and we do not give betting tips.

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