FC Schalke 04 1-1 VfB Stuttgart – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates VfB Stuttgart at 53% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart encounter.
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Full Analysis
VELTINS-Arena plays host to FC Schalke 04 versus VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 6. Kick-off: Friday 30 October 2020 at 19:30 UTC.
Current Form
FC Schalke 04's overall Bundesliga record this term: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games (0.20 PPG). Last five: L L L D L. They are averaging 0.40 goals per game and conceding 3.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 3.80 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 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.
VfB Stuttgart (all games): 2W 2D 1L across 5 Bundesliga outings this term — 1.60 points per game. Last five: L W D W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 5 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. VfB Stuttgart have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On a straight form reading, VfB Stuttgart are the stronger side — 1.40 PPG clear of the hosts (1.60 vs 0.20). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Trading Data
FC Schalke 04 goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (5 games): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games; Over 3.5 in 60%; they fail to score in 60% of games.
VfB Stuttgart goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (5 games): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games; Over 3.5 in 40%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC Schalke 04 40% and VfB Stuttgart 80% — 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 80% | VfB Stuttgart 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Schalke 04 1.07 xG and VfB Stuttgart 1.89 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 0.868 / defence 1.282 | VfB Stuttgart attack 1.100 / defence 0.985. League average goals — home 1.248 / away 1.339. Data: 5 FC Schalke 04 games / 5 VfB Stuttgart games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Schalke 04 18% | Draw 29% | VfB Stuttgart 53%. Fair-value odds: FC Schalke 04 5.56 | Draw 3.45 | VfB Stuttgart 1.89. VfB Stuttgart hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (29%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates VfB Stuttgart as the most likely outcome at 53% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on VfB Stuttgart if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.96 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 59%. Form rates corroborate: FC Schalke 04 40% | VfB Stuttgart 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: VELTINS-Arena • Kick-off: Friday 30 Oct 2020, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Schalke 04 18% | Draw 29% | VfB Stuttgart 53% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 59% | xG FC Schalke 04 1.07 / VfB Stuttgart 1.89 • Poisson strength factors: FC Schalke 04 attack 0.868 / def 1.282 | VfB Stuttgart attack 1.100 / def 0.985 | league avg home 1.248 / away 1.339 • Poisson stance: VfB Stuttgart (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.07
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
1.89
VfB Stuttgart xG
59%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
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 VfB Stuttgart kick off?
FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart kicked off at 19:30 on Friday 30 October 2020 at VELTINS-Arena.
What was the final score in FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
FC Schalke 04 1 - 1 VfB Stuttgart.
Where is FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart being played?
The match is being played at VELTINS-Arena.
What competition is FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart part of?
FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our statistical model gives FC Schalke 04 a 18% chance of winning, VfB Stuttgart a 53% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making VfB Stuttgart the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart will score (BTTS).
Will FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart in?
FC Schalke 04 (all comps): 0W-1D-4L in 5 | 0.20 PPG | GF 0.40 / GA 3.80 | L5 L-L-L-D-L. VfB Stuttgart (all comps): 2W-2D-1L in 5 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates FC Schalke 04's attack at 0.87x the league average against VfB Stuttgart's defence at 0.98x — combine the two and it projects 1.07 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — VfB Stuttgart's attack (1.10x) against FC Schalke 04's defence (1.28x) — and the away total comes out at 1.89.
These ratings are built from 5/5 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 11.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.9%), 0-2 (9.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
VfB Stuttgart Win
18%
5.56
29%
3.49
53%
1.87
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.9%
Away win
0 – 1
9.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.07
FC Schalke 04 xG
Total xG
2.96
1.89
VfB Stuttgart xG
5.56
18%
Home win
3.49
29%
Draw
1.87
53%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.70
41%
BTTS No
2.43
Clean Sheet
15%
6.61
34%
2.91
Win to Nil
3%
36.72
18%
5.44
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 9.8 | 9.3 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 5.6 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 6.2 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 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 VfB Stuttgart?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart expected to score?
The model projects 1.07 expected goals for FC Schalke 04 and 1.89 for VfB Stuttgart, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 5 outings, FC Schalke 04 have picked up 0.20 PPG on a 0W 1D 4L record — L-L-L-D-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for FC Schalke 04, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
VfB Stuttgart's form line: 2W 2D 1L from 5 games, 1.60 PPG, last five L-W-D-W-D. It's still early in the season for VfB Stuttgart, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, VfB Stuttgart are the form team by 1.40 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against FC Schalke 04.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
FC Schalke 04 are averaging 0.40 goals scored and 3.80 conceded per game recently; VfB Stuttgart are on 2.00 scored and 1.20 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: VfB Stuttgart in 80%.
Last 5 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Schalke 04
Early Season
VfB Stuttgart
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart in coming into this match?
FC Schalke 04 have gone 0W 1D 4L in their last 5 games (0.20 PPG), while VfB Stuttgart have gone 2W 2D 1L in their last 5 (1.60 PPG).
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since October 2020 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 25 February 2023, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: VfB Stuttgart won 5-1 on 27 Feb 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, FC Schalke 04 have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against VfB Stuttgart — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
1
FC Schalke 04
2
Draws
1
VfB Stuttgart
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart?
From 4 meetings on record, FC Schalke 04 have won 1, VfB Stuttgart have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart last play each other?
They last met on 25 February 2023, when FC Schalke 04 2-1 VfB Stuttgart.
📈 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 60% of their matches.
VfB Stuttgart are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC Schalke 04 40%, VfB Stuttgart 80% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 80% for FC Schalke 04 and 40% for VfB Stuttgart. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 60% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: FC Schalke 04 have failed to score in 60% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Schalke 04 home games / VfB Stuttgart 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 VfB Stuttgart?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 40% of FC Schalke 04's games and 80% of VfB Stuttgart's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 80% of FC Schalke 04's matches and 40% of VfB Stuttgart's.
Do FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart tend to score early?
FC Schalke 04 have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, VfB Stuttgart in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at VELTINS-Arena, Regular Season - 6, as FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart drew 1-1 in the Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC Schalke 04 1.07 xG and VfB Stuttgart 1.89 xG, a combined 2.96. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. VfB Stuttgart landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Schalke 04 attack 0.87 / defence 1.28 against VfB Stuttgart attack 1.10 / defence 0.98, drawn from 5/5 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Schalke 04 18% | Draw 29% | VfB Stuttgart 53%, with VfB Stuttgart to win its most likely call at 53%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Schalke 04 80%, VfB Stuttgart 40%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Schalke 04's trading profile (5 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did.
VfB Stuttgart's trading profile (5 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 80% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, VfB Stuttgart arrived the stronger side — 1.60 PPG against 0.20. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. FC Schalke 04 conceded 1 against a 3.80 average — tighter than their form line. VfB Stuttgart managed 1 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.