THE MATCHDAY BRIEFING
Published forecast archive · Forecast cutoff: 18 Oct 2026, 04:00. This is the retained forecast, and may not include the final result.
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HomeFC Schalke 04
Bundesliga14:30
AwayFSV Mainz 05
FC Schalke 04 #16
1446SCORE
1483ATTACK · #17
1483ON TARGET · #16
Last five form
LDWDL
Points / match1.0
Goals scored / match0.8
Goals conceded / match1.2
TEAM COMPARISON
FC Schalke 04FSV Mainz 05
0.8Goals scored2.6
1.2Goals conceded2.0
10.4Shots19.2
3.6Shots on target6.0
7.4Inside-box shots14.2
38.4%Possession50.4%
Last five at forecast cutoff · per match
FSV Mainz 05 #7
1527SCORE
1508ATTACK · #5
1518ON TARGET · #4
Last five form
DWLWL
Points / match1.4
Goals scored / match2.6
Goals conceded / match2.0
FC Schalke 04 · PREDICTED LINE UP
Review sample · not a live prediction
K. Karaman · retained from the last observed XI. Started 1 of 4 earlier stored matches.
No injury or selection-confidence claim.
FSV Mainz 05 · PREDICTED LINE UP
Review sample · not a live prediction