Gosens defends El Mala after collision in Köln-Schalke game
A heavy clash between Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi caused a shock moment in the match between Köln and Schalke. A day later, diagnoses were released and Gosens posted a message.
Bundesliga · Matchday 8 Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Gomis scores as Leipzig rout Elversberg
Gomis opened the scoring in RB Leipzig's 4-0 home win over SV Elversberg. The young striker has made clear progress in recent weeks.
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Schalke give diagnosis for Gosens and El-Faouzi head injuries
Schalke published an update on Sunday on the head injuries of Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi. The club reported cuts and a broken nose, and the number of injured or ailing players keeps growing.
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Wagner confirms Gyamerah injury after Elversberg's Leipzig loss
Elversberg were beaten 4-0 at RB Leipzig and also lost Jan Gyamerah to an injury that could keep him out for a longer spell, coach Wagner confirmed.
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Leipzig take Bundesliga record from Bayern with home win over Elversberg
RB Leipzig beat SV Elversberg at home by a clear margin, their latest strong home result despite regular away defeats. The win also saw Leipzig take a Bundesliga record away from Bayern.
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Gosens and El-Faouzi collision overshadows Schalke draw
Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi clashed badly during Schalke's draw, leaving the crowd breathless. The match itself offered little in the way of highlights.
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1. FC Köln and Schalke draw in fiery western clash
The two clubs shared the points in a hard-fought Bundesliga match that ended without goals. A bloody collision also marked the encounter.
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Wagner explains Elversberg's risky approach in Leipzig defeat
Elversberg lost away at RB Leipzig and conceded further goals late on. Coach Vincent Wagner said the team chose a risky approach that played into Leipzig's hands.
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Schalke concerned about Gosens and El-Faouzi after clash of heads
Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi are a worry for Schalke after they collided heads in the air during the away match at 1. FC Köln and both had to go off.
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RB Leipzig dominate Elversberg after midweek defeats
After heavy losses at Bayern München and Real Madrid, RB Leipzig produced a strong first half in the Bundesliga and beat SV Elversberg. Elversberg struggled again away from home.
Form guide
Schalke 04
- D 0-0 at 1. FC Köln (A) Bundesliga · 24 Oct
- L 0-1 vs Mainz 05 (H) Bundesliga · 17 Oct
- L 1-2 at Freiburg (A) Bundesliga · 11 Oct
- D 0-0 vs Elversberg (H) Bundesliga · 20 Sep
- W 3-1 at Union Berlin (A) Bundesliga · 11 Sep
RB Leipzig
- W 2-1 at RW Essen (A) DFB Pokal · 27 Oct
- W 4-0 vs Elversberg (H) Bundesliga · 24 Oct
- L 1-4 at Real Madrid (A) Champions League · 21 Oct
- L 1-6 at Bayern München (A) Bundesliga · 17 Oct
- W 1-0 vs PSV Eindhoven (H) Champions League · 13 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
Schalke 04RB Leipzig
0 to 100 against this season's Bundesliga clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
2Schalke 04 wins
2draws
8RB Leipzig wins
12 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 27 May 2023 · Bundesliga RB Leipzig 4-2 Schalke 04
- 24 Jan 2023 · Bundesliga Schalke 04 1-6 RB Leipzig
- 6 Feb 2021 · Bundesliga Schalke 04 0-3 RB Leipzig
- 3 Oct 2020 · Bundesliga RB Leipzig 4-0 Schalke 04
- 22 Feb 2020 · Bundesliga Schalke 04 0-5 RB Leipzig
Bundesliga so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 5 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | +9 | 12 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:7 | -3 | 6 |
Positions in our table of 18 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Bundesliga, Matchday 8
- Kick-off
- Venue
- VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
- Since last match
- Schalke 04: 2 days (DFB Pokal)
RB Leipzig: 3 days (DFB Pokal) - Next match
- Schalke 04: 8 days (Bundesliga) later
RB Leipzig: 4 days (Champions League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig and where is it played?
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig kicks off at 14:30 UK time (14:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen. It is a Bundesliga match (Matchday 8).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 14:30 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 12:30 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig?
Schalke 04 have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are without a win in 4. RB Leipzig have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have won their last 2.
What is the head-to-head record between Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig?
Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig have met 12 times in our records since 2010: Schalke 04 won 2, RB Leipzig won 8 and 2 ended level. Last meeting: 2023-05-27, RB Leipzig 4-2 Schalke 04.
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