FC Schalke 04 vs SV Elversberg
Schalke and Elversberg locked in goalless stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight Bundesliga encounter.
The Bundesliga clash between FC Schalke 04 and SV Elversberg ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams unable to convert chances into goals. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of an away win for Elversberg, proving that sometimes a clean sheet is the biggest surprise of all.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with FC Schalke 04 facing SV Elversberg in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are yet to make their mark this campaign, making this opener a fresh canvas for players and fans alike.
Key facts
- 1.This is the first league match of the 2026 season for both teams.
- 2.FC Schalke 04 have added R. Gosens and Hwang Hee-Chan on loan and signed A. Aouchiche permanently this summer.
- 3.SV Elversberg have made no notable squad changes ahead of the season.
- 4.Aggregated probabilities favour an away win for SV Elversberg.
- 5.The most likely full-time scoreline is 2-1 in favour of SV Elversberg.
- 6.No current season form or standings exist as this is the season opener.
- 7.The prediction confidence is medium, reflecting a cautious but clear preference for an away win.
- 8.Total cards predicted for the match are four.
The context
Neither side has played a league match this season, so there’s no current form or standings to lean on. Schalke have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of R. Gosens and Hwang Hee-Chan on loan, plus the permanent signing of A. Aouchiche, aiming to hit the ground running. Elversberg, meanwhile, enter the fray unchanged, ready to prove their mettle.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Schalke 04
Away — SV Elversberg
Analysis
The prediction leans towards an away win for Elversberg, with a 2-1 scoreline the most likely outcome. The aggregated probabilities favour Elversberg’s victory, suggesting they might just have the edge despite Schalke’s summer reinforcements. The match could be a tight affair, but the visitors are expected to come out on top, possibly capitalising on Schalke’s need to gel their new signings into the team dynamic.
Prediction
Expect a closely contested match with SV Elversberg narrowly defeating FC Schalke 04 by 2-1. Schalke’s new signings will be tested early, but Elversberg’s cohesion might just see them through to a winning start.
The verdict
As the season opener, this fixture sets the stage for what could be an exciting campaign. Elversberg’s predicted win will give them a confidence boost, while Schalke will be eager to respond in their next outing. Fans should brace for a competitive match with goals and drama.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Keidel
Yellow Card
Darvich
Yellow Card
Darvich
Gyamerah
Becker
Džeko
Kuruçay
Yellow Card
Gosens
Aouchiche
Günther
Mokwa
Tanaka
William Cole Campbell
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| 6 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 |  Werder Bremen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 11 |  FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 |  1. FC Köln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
Match Statistics
FC Schalke 04
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1L. KariusG
- 4H. KuruçayD
- 5T. BeckerD
- 8R. GosensM
- 10E. DžekoF
- 13S. TanakaM
- 19K. KaramanM
- 23S. El-FaouziM
- 24A. AouchicheM
- 25N. KatićD
- 29J. Dina EbimbeM
Substitutes
- 6R. SchallenbergM
- 7Hwang Hee-ChanF
- 9M. SyllaF
- 20J. AdamuF
- 22K. MüllerG
- 33Vitalie BeckerD
- 38L. VozarM
- 39M. WöberD
- 43M. AyhanD
SV Elversberg
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8Ł. PorębaM
- 10Noah DarvichM
- 19L. PinckertD
- 20N. KristofG
- 21L. GüntherD
- 25L. PetkovM
- 30J. GyamerahD
- 31M. RohrD
- 39William Cole CampbellM
- 42D. MokwaF
- 43F. KeidelM
Substitutes
- 2N. MickelsonD
- 3F. Le JoncourD
- 6A. CondéM
- 7M. KrattenmacherM
- 9N. FutkeuF
- 24L. SchnellbacherM
- 26L. SirchD
- 28T. BossG
- 40Francis-Ikechukwu OnyekaM
FC Schalke 04
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Aouchiche | M | 70 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2/3 |
| H. Kuruçay | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Becker | D | 62 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Karaman | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2/3 |
| J. Dina Ebimbe | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 |
| Hwang Hee-Chan | F | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| L. Karius | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Wöber | D | 28 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Schallenberg | M | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Sylla | F | 28 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Gosens | M | 70 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Tanaka | M | 78 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| S. El-Faouzi | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| N. Katić | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Vitalie Becker | D | 20 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Džeko | F | 62 | 6.0 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| L. Vozar | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Ayhan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Adamu | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Müller | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SV Elversberg
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rohr | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| N. Kristof | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Pinckert | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| William Cole Campbell | M | 87 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 7/13 |
| Ł. Poręba | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Gyamerah | D | 51 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| L. Günther | D | 76 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| M. Krattenmacher | M | 44 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| N. Mickelson | D | 14 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| N. Futkeu | F | 14 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Mokwa | F | 76 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4/4 |
| L. Sirch | D | 39 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Darvich | M | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/7 |
| F. Keidel | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| L. Petkov | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3/6 |
| Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka | M | 3 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Le Joncour | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Boss | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Schnellbacher | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Condé | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win FC Schalke 04 vs SV Elversberg?
- Fipster's AI model predicted SV Elversberg to win against FC Schalke 04.
- What score did Fipster predict for FC Schalke 04 vs SV Elversberg?
- Fipster predicted a final score of FC Schalke 04 1–2 SV Elversberg.
- What were the win probabilities for FC Schalke 04 vs SV Elversberg?
- Fipster's model gave FC Schalke 04 a 26% chance of winning, SV Elversberg a 47% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 47% confidence — a medium-confidence call.