Bundesliga Gameweek 7
1. FC Köln 0 - 0 FT FC Schalke 04
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Soufiane El-Faouzi ↑Janik Bachmann 43'
↓ Robin Gosens ↑Vitalie Becker 43'
45'+2 Tom Krauß
HT
68' ↓ Mikey Moore ↑Luca Waldschmidt
80' ↓ Tom Krauß ↑Paul Okon-Engstler
80' ↓ Said El Mala ↑Reigan Heskey
81' Luka Lochoshvili
Vitalie Becker 83'
Hasan Kuruçay 89'
90' ↓ Luka Lochoshvili ↑Joel Schmied
90' ↓ Linton Maina ↑Jan Thielmann
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Sebastian Sebulonsen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
86
Passes
5
Duels
Luka Lochoshvili 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
81%
Duel Win %
Borna Sosa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ísac Bergmann Jóhannesson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Krauß 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Linton Maina 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Mikey Moore
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Said El Mala
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Marius Bülter
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gideon Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reigan Heskey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malek El Mala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Schalke 04
Goalkeepers
Loris Karius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timo Becker
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Nikola Katic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hasan Kuruçay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Junior Dina Ebimbe
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Soufian El-Faouzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
43
Entry
Satoshi Tanaka
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Robin Gosens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
43
Entry
Junior Adamu
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Adil Aouchiche
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Hwang Hee-Chan 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Kevin Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vitalie Becker
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Mertcan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Finn Porath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Vozar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Janik Bachmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Lasme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | 2. Bundesliga | RheinEnergieSTADION |
| 09/01/2024 | FC Schalke 04 | 1 - 3 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 01/29/2023 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 08/07/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 1 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 01/27/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 2 | FC Schalke 04 | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 05/22/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 01/20/2021 | FC Schalke 04 | 1 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 02/29/2020 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 10/05/2019 | FC Schalke 04 | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 10/31/2018 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 2 (PEN 5-6) | FC Schalke 04 | DFB Pokal | RheinEnergieStadion |
02/09/2025
09/01/2024
01/29/2023
08/07/2022
01/27/2022
05/22/2021
01/20/2021
02/29/2020
10/05/2019
10/31/2018
1. FC Köln Win
FC Schalke 04 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +17
P: 6 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1. FC Köln
FC Schalke 04
1. FC Köln
FC Schalke 04
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Four saves, no way through
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A point for 1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04, but Cologne will ask how 62 per cent possession and 11 corners failed to produce a home win.
Opening Act: Control without reward
Cologne took control early, but the reward never came. At RheinEnergieStadion, the hosts dominated possession with 62 per cent and built a steady stream of attacks. Fourteen shots, five on target and two big chances should normally leave a home side with more to show. Schalke managed only one effort on target, yet the contest never became a siege with a finish at the end. Cologne moved the ball well, but the last action repeatedly lacked precision. The Balance dimension favoured the hosts; the danger was less convincing. Seven shots came from inside the box, while 11 corners kept the pressure alive. Still, no Cologne attacker claimed the defining moment. Schalke's compact shape narrowed the central route and forced the hosts to keep trying.
The Pivot: Karius holds firm
The turning point was less a single incident than a repeated refusal to yield. L. Karius made four saves for Schalke, keeping the clean sheet intact as Cologne searched for a decisive touch. The 11 corners split six to five in the hosts' favour, but set-piece volume never became a clear breakthrough. Cologne's xG of 1.28 against Schalke's 0.66 confirms the home side built the stronger threat; it does not change the final fact that neither scored. The Intensity dimension stayed modest: pressure gathered around the penalty area, but the tempo rarely caught fire. Schalke defended with discipline, made 31 clearances, and limited Cologne to five shots on target. That resistance gave the visitors a route to a point, even while their own attack barely tested the goalkeeper. Schalke did not need to dominate the ball; its defensive work did the decisive job.
Resolution: A point, little relief
That 0-0 is a useful away point for Schalke, but a missed home opportunity for Cologne. Before kick-off, Schalke sat 15th on five points after six matches; Cologne were 12th with seven. The draw keeps both in the lower half rather than changing the picture in one afternoon. For Schalke, the defensive work offers something to build on, but one shot on target underlines how little relief the side found going forward. Cologne must turn control into a more ruthless final ball: 62 per cent possession, 14 attempts and six corners at home should not end with no goal. The Stakes dimension remains modest this early in the season, but the lost chance matters in the table. Neither side can call this a breakthrough; each leaves with a clear task.
Key Questions
Why did the match finish goalless?
Cologne put five shots on target, but Karius made four saves; Schalke managed only one effort on target.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Mediocrity Looms at RheinEnergieStadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A severe lack of quality and low competitive stakes make this early-season fixture an easy skip for neutral fans.
The Setup
This October 24, 2026 clash offers little to excite the purists. 1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04 are limping through the opening months of the Bundesliga campaign. Both sides currently languish in the bottom half of the table with identical negative goal differences. A deeply modest Form rating reflects their early-season struggles. Expect a tight game, but for entirely the wrong reasons. A high Balance metric suggests these teams are perfectly matched in their mediocrity. Unsurprisingly, the Stakes remain incredibly low on matchday seven. Neither team boasts genuine game-changers, resulting in a poor Stars rating. While S. El Mala and Hwang Hee-Chan might offer brief flashes of competence in the final third, they simply cannot carry this uninspiring fixture on their own.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, disjointed slog in the middle of the park. The home midfield currently lacks the creativity required to break down low blocks. Conversely, the away side's defensive unit looks incredibly fragile whenever pressed. The team that commits the fewest unforced errors will edge this tactical wasteland.
Our Prediction
A frustrating 1-1 draw. Both teams will struggle to create meaningful attacking sequences from open play. Set-pieces will likely be the only real source of danger in a highly disjointed affair.