Borussia Dortmund 1-0 FC Schalke 04 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Borussia Dortmund at 55%, yet other data sources diverge — this Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Bundesliga encounter, Regular Season - 7 sees FC Schalke 04 travel to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK to take on Borussia Dortmund. The game is scheduled for Saturday 17 September 2022, 14:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Bundesliga games this season, Borussia Dortmund have gone 6W 0D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.80 PPG return. Last five: W L W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Borussia Dortmund have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Borussia Dortmund have gone 6W 0D 4L this season (10 games, 1.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, FC Schalke 04 stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Bundesliga matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D D L D W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 2.10. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. FC Schalke 04 have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, FC Schalke 04 have gone 5W 3D 2L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.80 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.80 PPG (Borussia Dortmund) versus 1.50 (FC Schalke 04). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Borussia Dortmund register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, FC Schalke 04 in 80% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Borussia Dortmund, 0 for FC Schalke 04 and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.5 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 20 Feb 2021, ended 4–0 with Borussia Dortmund winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Borussia Dortmund in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 48% of the time; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 52%.
FC Schalke 04 in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Borussia Dortmund 70% and FC Schalke 04 70% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Borussia Dortmund 72% | FC Schalke 04 70%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Borussia Dortmund 1.72 xG and FC Schalke 04 0.98 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Borussia Dortmund attack 1.142 / defence 0.905 | FC Schalke 04 attack 0.698 / defence 1.092. League average goals — home 1.381 / away 1.548. Data: 40 Borussia Dortmund games / 6 FC Schalke 04 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Borussia Dortmund 55% | Draw 24% | FC Schalke 04 21%. Fair-value odds: Borussia Dortmund 1.82 | Draw 4.17 | FC Schalke 04 4.76. The model has a clear lean to Borussia Dortmund (55%) — a 34pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.70. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.70 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Borussia Dortmund at 55% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 24% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.70 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 51% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 51% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Borussia Dortmund 60% | FC Schalke 04 80% BTTS from recent games.
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🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK • Kick-off: Saturday 17 Sep 2022, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Borussia Dortmund 55% | Draw 24% | FC Schalke 04 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% | BTTS 51% | xG Borussia Dortmund 1.72 / FC Schalke 04 0.98 • Poisson strength factors: Borussia Dortmund attack 1.142 / def 0.905 | FC Schalke 04 attack 0.698 / def 1.092 | league avg home 1.381 / away 1.548 • Poisson stance: Borussia Dortmund (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.72
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
0.98
FC Schalke 04 xG
51%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 kick off?
Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 kicked off at 14:30 on Saturday 17 September 2022 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.
What was the final score in Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04?
Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 FC Schalke 04.
Where is Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 being played?
The match is being played at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.
What competition is Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 part of?
Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04?
Our statistical model gives Borussia Dortmund a 55% chance of winning, FC Schalke 04 a 21% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Borussia Dortmund the favourite.
Will both teams score in Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 will score (BTTS).
Will Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 51%.
What is the head-to-head record between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04?
Record (2 meetings): Borussia Dortmund 2W | Draws 0 | FC Schalke 04 0W.
What form are Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 in?
Borussia Dortmund (all comps): 6W-0D-4L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-L-W-W-L. FC Schalke 04 (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 2.10 | L5 D-D-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Borussia Dortmund's attack at 1.14x the league average against FC Schalke 04's defence at 1.09x — combine the two and it projects 1.72 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, FC Schalke 04's attack versus Borussia Dortmund's defence, projects 0.98 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 40/6 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (10.1%), 2-0 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Borussia Dortmund Win
55%
1.83
24%
4.14
21%
4.72
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.6%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
2 – 0
10.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.72
Borussia Dortmund xG
Total xG
2.70
0.98
FC Schalke 04 xG
1.83
55%
Home win
4.14
24%
Draw
4.72
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.94
49%
BTTS No
2.06
Clean Sheet
38%
2.66
18%
5.60
Win to Nil
21%
4.86
4%
26.42
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.8%.
How many goals are Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 expected to score?
The model projects 1.72 expected goals for Borussia Dortmund and 0.98 for FC Schalke 04, a combined total of 2.70.
How confident is the prediction model for Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 40 outings, Borussia Dortmund have picked up 2.02 PPG on a 26W 3D 11L record — W-L-W-W-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Borussia Dortmund, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
FC Schalke 04's form line: 21W 8D 11L from 40 games, 1.78 PPG, last five D-D-L-D-W. It's still early in the season for FC Schalke 04, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Borussia Dortmund on 2.02 PPG, FC Schalke 04 on 1.78. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Borussia Dortmund have posted 2.25 PPG from 20 outings (15W 0D 5L).
On the road, FC Schalke 04 have gone 10W 5D 5L from 20 away games — 1.75 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Borussia Dortmund come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Borussia Dortmund are averaging 2.33 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game recently; FC Schalke 04 are on 2.00 scored and 1.42 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Borussia Dortmund have seen both teams score in 70% of their recent games; FC Schalke 04 in 70%.
Last 40 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Borussia Dortmund
Early Season
FC Schalke 04
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 in coming into this match?
Borussia Dortmund have gone 26W 3D 11L in their last 40 games (2.02 PPG), while FC Schalke 04 have gone 21W 8D 11L in their last 40 (1.78 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Borussia Dortmund at home or FC Schalke 04 away?
Borussia Dortmund's home record (2.25 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Borussia Dortmund at home: 2.25 PPG; FC Schalke 04 away: 1.75 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 11 March 2023, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 20 Feb 2021, when Borussia Dortmund won 0-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Borussia Dortmund's record when hosting FC Schalke 04 specifically: 2W 0D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
3
Borussia Dortmund
1
Draws
0
FC Schalke 04
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04?
From 4 meetings on record, Borussia Dortmund have won 3, FC Schalke 04 have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 last play each other?
They last met on 11 March 2023, when FC Schalke 04 2-2 Borussia Dortmund.
Who has won more matches between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04?
Borussia Dortmund have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Borussia Dortmund are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 60% of the time.
FC Schalke 04 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Borussia Dortmund at 70%, FC Schalke 04 at 60%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 80% for Borussia Dortmund and 55% for FC Schalke 04. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 60% and 20% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: FC Schalke 04 in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Borussia Dortmund home games / FC Schalke 04 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Borussia Dortmund play FC Schalke 04?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 70% of Borussia Dortmund's games and 60% of FC Schalke 04's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 80% of Borussia Dortmund's matches and 55% of FC Schalke 04's.
Do Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 tend to score early?
Borussia Dortmund have had a goal before half-time in 90% of their recent matches, FC Schalke 04 in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Borussia Dortmund edge out FC Schalke 04 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Borussia Dortmund beat FC Schalke 04 1-0 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Regular Season - 7, in the Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Borussia Dortmund 1.72 xG and FC Schalke 04 0.98 xG, a combined 2.70. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. FC Schalke 04 landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Borussia Dortmund attack 1.14 / defence 0.91 against FC Schalke 04 attack 0.70 / defence 1.09, drawn from 40/6 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Borussia Dortmund 55% | Draw 24% | FC Schalke 04 21%, with Borussia Dortmund to win its most likely call at 55%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 75% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 71% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Borussia Dortmund 72%, FC Schalke 04 70%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 70%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Borussia Dortmund's trading profile (40 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did not.
FC Schalke 04's trading profile (40 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Borussia Dortmund 2.02 PPG, FC Schalke 04 1.78 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Borussia Dortmund win broke the near-deadlock. Borussia Dortmund (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.80 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.55 average — tighter than their form line. FC Schalke 04 (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.70 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.