Union Berlin vs Schalke 04: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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Schalke 04The model puts Union Berlin at 43%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
- −Union Berlin are dealing with notable absentees.
- +Schalke 04 are dealing with notable absentees.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
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Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Union Berlin have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Schalke 04 have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Union Berlin have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Union Berlin will be without Ilic, Markgraf, Burke O., Nsoki S., Friedrich M..
- Schalke 04 will be without Gantenbein, Schallenberg, Kalas, Lasme, Hojlund.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 5 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Union Berlin at 43%. The model puts the draw at 26%. The model puts Schalke 04 at 31%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.
The market frames this as a close contest. Union Berlin is priced at 2.225. The draw is priced at 3.6. Schalke 04 is priced at 3.06.
Union Berlin have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Schalke 04 have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 4 of their head-to-head meetings.
Union Berlin have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Schalke 04 have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 52% for both teams to score. The model gives 49% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Union Berlin or Schalke 04?
Our model rates Union Berlin as the most likely outcome at 43% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Union Berlin vs Schalke 04?
A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 9 meetings: 2 Union Berlin wins, 4 draws, 3 Schalke 04 wins.
League table
Germany. Bundesliga| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Augsburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 |
| 2 |  Freiburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 4 |  Elversberg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 5 |  1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Bayern Munich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 7 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 |
| 8 |  RasenBallsport Leipzig | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 9 |  VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 10 |  Werder Bremen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 11 |  1. Koln | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 12 |  Paderborn 07 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 13 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 14 | Schalke 04 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 15 | Union Berlin | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 16 |  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:6 | 0 |
| 17 |  Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 18 |  Hamburger | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:7 | 0 |
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