Bet with Freshbet →FC Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart: 21 November 2026 · 17:30 at Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen). We have VfB Stuttgart (53%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. FC Schalke 04 are 17th in the table, on 6 points after 8 matches (1W 3D 4L), and VfB Stuttgart are 11th, on 9 points (3W 0D 5L).
What to expect
For us, VfB Stuttgart are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–2 (9.6%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.45), and we rate it at 65%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 65% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 65% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 65%.
- Out: FC Schalke 04 0, VfB Stuttgart 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals (probability 55%, best price 1.79). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for FC Schalke 04: no absences. Absent for VfB Stuttgart: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 4.16 | 4.32 | 1.84 |
| Market average | 4.00 | 4.11 | 1.78 |
| Lowest odds | 3.90 | 3.90 | 1.75 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.12 | 1.11 | 83.5% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.45 | 1.43 | 65.3% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.70 | 34.7% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.18 | 2.13 | 45.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.44 | 1.44 | 64.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.70 | 2.63 | 35.4% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 1/11/26, 17:11. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 5.5%.
At a glance
- Likely result: FC Schalke 04 1–2 VfB Stuttgart, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: FC Schalke 04 17th (6 points), VfB Stuttgart 11th (9 points).
- Absences: FC Schalke 04 0, VfB Stuttgart 0.
Who will win FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart: team news and absences
FC Schalke 04
- No reported absences
VfB Stuttgart
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 8 | 5-3-0 | 27:8 | 18 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5-3-0 | 14:6 | 18 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5-1-2 | 18:10 | 16 |
| 4 |  RB Leipzig | 8 | 5-0-3 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 8 | 4-3-1 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4-1-3 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 8 | 4-1-3 | 16:16 | 13 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3-2-3 | 13:18 | 11 |
| 9 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3-1-4 | 17:17 | 10 |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 8 | 2-3-3 | 18:15 | 9 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:15 | 9 |
| 12 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:16 | 9 |
| 13 |  1. FC Köln | 8 | 2-3-3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 14 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2-3-3 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 15 |  Hamburger SV | 8 | 3-0-5 | 7:19 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1-4-3 | 7:19 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1-3-4 | 4:9 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 8 | 1-1-6 | 11:22 | 4 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
FC Schalke 04 +0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.92); Over 2.5 goals (1.45).
Who will win FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart?
We estimate: FC Schalke 04 win 24%, draw 23%, VfB Stuttgart win 53%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 21 November 2026, kick-off: 17:30, venue: Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen.
Who will be missing?
FC Schalke 04: no absences. VfB Stuttgart: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 65% (odds 1.45); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 35% (odds 2.75).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 65% (odds 1.44).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–2 as most likely (9.6%), then 1–1 (9.6%) and 0–2 (7.4%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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