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FC Schalke 04 v FSV Mainz 05 Stats

Data last updated: Sat 17 Oct 2026, 22:06 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

FC Schalke 04 host FSV Mainz 05 in a Bundesliga clash where both sides have shown contrasting attacking and defensive traits. Schalke have struggled for goals but maintain a decent rate of matches with over 2.5 goals, while Mainz boasts a more potent attack but leaky defense. The tactical setup suggests Mainz will push forward aggressively, likely forcing Schalke into defensive corners. Both teams' recent form points to an open game with sustained pressure and set-piece opportunities, setting the stage for a high corner count in this encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Over 9.5 Corners

  • Schalke average 2.8 corners per game, Mainz 5.6, combining for 8.4 on average
  • Model estimates a 68.6% chance for over 9.5 corners, with strong
  • Mainz’s attacking style and Schalke’s defensive pressure increase corner likelihood
  • Recent matches show both teams involved in games with high corner counts

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies clear value in Over 9.5 Corners with a 68.6% chance against a 50.5% implied probability from current . Schalke’s defensive approach combined with Mainz’s attacking pressure results in frequent corner situations. Both teams’ average corners per game support a high total, and the rating of 88 reinforces the reliability of this prediction. No data limitations affect this match, making the corner market a strong candidate for standard staking.

Model Chance67.4% model chance vs 52.4% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Implied Chance67.4% model chance vs 52.4% implied (+15 pts)
Positive
Value Edge67.4% model chance vs 52.4% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Confidence Level88
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a game shaped by Mainz’s attacking intent and Schalke’s defensive resilience, leading to numerous corner situations. The statistical corner averages and recent form data suggest a lively contest with sustained pressure on both ends, making Over 9.5 Corners a tactically and data-supported pick.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market tactical and statistical alignment

“The corner market here reflects the tactical battle: Mainz’s forward momentum against Schalke’s defensive blocks naturally generates many corner kicks. This is a classic scenario where set-piece volume aligns with team styles and recent match rhythms.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Schalke average 2.8 corners per game, Mainz 5.6, combining for 8.4 on average

Model estimates a 68.6% chance for over 9.5 corners, with strong

Mainz’s attacking style and Schalke’s defensive pressure increase corner likelihood

Recent matches show both teams involved in games with high corner counts

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

  • In the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2, indicating moderate scoring but not limiting attacking phases.
  • Both teams’ recent matches show a high frequency of over 2.5 goals, which correlates with increased corner counts due to open play and transitions, supporting the corner market trend for this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

FC Schalke 040.8
Avg goals scored
FSV Mainz 052.6
FC Schalke 041.2
Avg goals conceded
FSV Mainz 052
FC Schalke 0440%
BTTS rate
FSV Mainz 0560%
FC Schalke 0460%
Over 2.5 goals
FSV Mainz 0580%
Best odds for this sectionOver 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 80% vs implied 83% · edge -3.1 pts
1.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 62%
1.62
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 47%
2.38
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 44%
2.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.3
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.53
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Both teams have shown a tendency for open games, with Schalke’s 60% and Mainz’s 80% over 2.5 goals rates indicating attacking openness. This attacking style naturally correlates with more corners due to increased offensive actions and defensive clearances, supporting the likelihood of a high corner count in this fixture.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionFSV Mainz 05 Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 68% vs implied 54% · edge +13.4 pts
1.85
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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 75%
1.53
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FSV Mainz 05 to WinBetUK guide price · model 59%
2.3
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 62%
1.62
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.53
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FC Schalke 04 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.95
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 24%
3.7
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The 67.4% for Over 9.5 Corners sits against roughly 52.4% implied by the current price (+15 pts). FSV Mainz 05 lead the corner sample at 5.6 per match, with FC Schalke 04 lower at 2.8.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

FC Schalke 04

LDWDL
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 2D 2L
11 Oct 2026A SC Freiburg1-2
20 Sep 2026H SV Elversberg0-0
11 Sep 2026A Union Berlin3-1
05 Sep 2026H Bayern München0-0
30 Aug 2026A FC Augsburg0-3

FSV Mainz 05

LWLWD
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 2L
10 Oct 2026H Bayer Leverkusen3-4
19 Sep 2026A Borussia Mönchengladbach4-3
12 Sep 2026H Eintracht Frankfurt1-3
06 Sep 2026A Hamburger SV5-0
29 Aug 2026H SC Paderborn 070-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 83% vs implied 74% · edge +9.9 pts
1.36
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FSV Mainz 05 Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 68%
1.85
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FSV Mainz 05 to WinBetUK guide price · model 59%
2.3
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FC Schalke 04 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.95
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Home / DrawBetUK guide price · model 51%
1.57
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 24%
3.7
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FC Schalke 04 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 27%
3
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Recent form data shows Schalke with a modest 5 points and Mainz with 7, but both teams frequently participate in matches exceeding 9.5 corners. Schalke’s average corners per game (2.8) combined with Mainz’s (5.6) and their recent match tempo support the expectation of a corner-rich game, consistent with the model’s high in this market.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%FC Schalke 04 Over 2.5
80%FSV Mainz 05 Over 2.5
2H2H avg goals
In the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2, indicating moderate scoring but not limiting attacking phases. Both teams’ recent matches show a high frequency of over 2.5 goals, which correlates with increased corner counts due to open play and transitions, supporting the corner market trend for this fixture.

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