FC Schalke 04 0-2 SC Freiburg – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates SC Freiburg at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
VELTINS-Arena plays host to FC Schalke 04 versus SC Freiburg in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 17:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
FC Schalke 04 have collected 0.40 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 0W 4D 6L. Last five: D L L L D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.50 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for FC Schalke 04, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FC Schalke 04 at VELTINS-Arena this season: 0W 2D 3L from 5 home games — 0.40 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
SC Freiburg's overall Bundesliga record this term: 1W 5D 4L from 10 games (0.80 PPG). Last five: L L D D W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 2.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.00 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 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for SC Freiburg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, SC Freiburg have gone 1W 2D 2L from 5 away fixtures this term (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.40 vs 0.80 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — FC Schalke 04 have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, SC Freiburg in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
Trading & In-Play
FC Schalke 04 — key trading statistics (11 games, 5 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 54%; they fail to score in 46% of games.
SC Freiburg — key trading statistics (11 games, 5 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC Schalke 04 54% and SC Freiburg 73% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC Schalke 04 73% | SC Freiburg 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Schalke 04 1.07 xG and SC Freiburg 1.33 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: FC Schalke 04 attack 0.625 / defence 1.249 | SC Freiburg attack 0.665 / defence 1.307. League average goals — home 1.304 / away 1.602. FC Schalke 04's attack strength of 0.625 is below the league average — the 1.07 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. SC Freiburg bring a strong defensive rating of 1.307 — this is suppressing FC Schalke 04's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 11 FC Schalke 04 games / 11 SC Freiburg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Schalke 04 26% | Draw 35% | SC Freiburg 39%. Fair-value odds: FC Schalke 04 3.85 | Draw 2.86 | SC Freiburg 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 35% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.40. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.40 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, SC Freiburg are the pick at 39% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 35% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on SC Freiburg if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.40 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 43% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though form averaging only 2.9 goals per game points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: FC Schalke 04 60% | SC Freiburg 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: VELTINS-Arena • Kick-off: Wednesday 16 Dec 2020, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Schalke 04 26% | Draw 35% | SC Freiburg 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 52% | xG FC Schalke 04 1.07 / SC Freiburg 1.33 • Poisson strength factors: FC Schalke 04 attack 0.625 / def 1.249 | SC Freiburg attack 0.665 / def 1.307 | league avg home 1.304 / away 1.602 • Poisson stance: SC Freiburg (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.07
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
1.33
SC Freiburg xG
52%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
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 FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg kick off?
FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg kicked off at 17:30 on Wednesday 16 December 2020 at VELTINS-Arena.
What was the final score in FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg?
FC Schalke 04 0 - 2 SC Freiburg.
Where is FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg being played?
The match is being played at VELTINS-Arena.
What competition is FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg part of?
FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg?
Our statistical model gives FC Schalke 04 a 26% chance of winning, SC Freiburg a 39% chance, and a 35% chance of a draw — making SC Freiburg the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg will score (BTTS).
Will FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg in?
FC Schalke 04 (all comps): 0W-4D-6L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 2.50 | L5 D-L-L-L-D. SC Freiburg (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-L-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates FC Schalke 04's attack at 0.62x the league average against SC Freiburg's defence at 1.31x — combine the two and it projects 1.07 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — SC Freiburg's attack (0.67x) against FC Schalke 04's defence (1.25x) — and the away total comes out at 1.33.
These ratings are built from 11/11 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 14.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.8%), 0-1 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
SC Freiburg Win
26%
3.84
35%
2.85
39%
2.57
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.1%
Away win
1 – 0
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.07
FC Schalke 04 xG
Total xG
2.40
1.33
SC Freiburg xG
3.84
26%
Home win
2.85
35%
Draw
2.57
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.92
48%
BTTS No
2.09
Clean Sheet
26%
3.78
34%
2.90
Win to Nil
7%
14.55
13%
7.47
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.1 | 12.1 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg expected to score?
The model projects 1.07 expected goals for FC Schalke 04 and 1.33 for SC Freiburg, a combined total of 2.40.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
FC Schalke 04's recent record stands at 0W 4D 7L from 11 games, a 0.36 PPG return, with D-L-L-L-D in the last five. The sample for FC Schalke 04 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
SC Freiburg, meanwhile, have gone 2W 5D 4L across 11 games — 1.00 PPG, with L-L-D-D-W in their last five. The sample for SC Freiburg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours SC Freiburg by 0.64 — a real, if not enormous, edge over FC Schalke 04 heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, FC Schalke 04 have managed 0W 2D 3L from 5 games — 0.40 PPG in front of their own supporters.
SC Freiburg's away record stands at 1W 2D 2L across 5 trips, a 1.00 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SC Freiburg come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
FC Schalke 04 are averaging 0.73 goals scored and 3.00 conceded per game recently; SC Freiburg are on 1.27 scored and 2.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SC Freiburg in 73%.
Last 11 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Schalke 04
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SC Freiburg
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg in coming into this match?
FC Schalke 04 have gone 0W 4D 7L in their last 11 games (0.36 PPG), while SC Freiburg have gone 2W 5D 4L in their last 11 (1.00 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Schalke 04 at home or SC Freiburg away?
SC Freiburg's away record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Schalke 04 at home: 0.40 PPG; SC Freiburg away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since December 2020 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 23 April 2023, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
SC Freiburg go into this on the back of 4 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: SC Freiburg won 4-0 on 17 Apr 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, FC Schalke 04 have gone 0W 0D 2L from 2 meetings on their own ground against SC Freiburg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
0
FC Schalke 04
0
Draws
4
SC Freiburg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg?
From 4 meetings on record, FC Schalke 04 have won 0, SC Freiburg have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg last play each other?
They last met on 23 April 2023, when SC Freiburg 4-0 FC Schalke 04.
Who has won more matches between FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
FC Schalke 04 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.
SC Freiburg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC Schalke 04 60%, SC Freiburg 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (FC Schalke 04) and 60% (SC Freiburg).
On the defensive side: FC Schalke 04 have failed to score in 40% of games; SC Freiburg in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Schalke 04 home games / SC Freiburg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Schalke 04 play SC Freiburg?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of FC Schalke 04's games and 60% of SC Freiburg's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Schalke 04 vs SC Freiburg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of FC Schalke 04's recent games and 60% of SC Freiburg's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do FC Schalke 04 and SC Freiburg tend to score early?
FC Schalke 04 have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, SC Freiburg in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
SC Freiburg cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over FC Schalke 04.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SC Freiburg beat FC Schalke 04 0-2 at VELTINS-Arena, Regular Season - 12, 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 FC Schalke 04 1.07 xG and SC Freiburg 1.33 xG, a combined 2.40. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. FC Schalke 04 fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Schalke 04 attack 0.62 / defence 1.25 against SC Freiburg attack 0.67 / defence 1.31, drawn from 11/11 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Schalke 04 26% | Draw 35% | SC Freiburg 39%, with SC Freiburg to win its most likely call at 39%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 64% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Schalke 04 73%, SC Freiburg 54%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 64%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Schalke 04's trading profile (11 games, 5 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 46% of games, a blank that repeated today.
SC Freiburg's trading profile (11 games, 5 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 73% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, SC Freiburg arrived the stronger side — 1.00 PPG against 0.36. The form guide was vindicated by the result. SC Freiburg (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 2.20 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.