FC Schalke 04 vs Bayern München

Bundesliga · Sep 5, 2026 · 16:30

Match preview

Bundesliga action kicks off on September 5th, 2026, with a captivating clash between FC Schalke 04 and Bayern München. Schalke enter this fixture in scintillating form, boasting a perfect record from their last five outings and an impressive 63% win rate overall this season. They've netted 49 goals while conceding just 28, showcasing a potent attack and a solid defense.

Bayern, meanwhile, have only played one league game so far, a dominant 5-0 victory, suggesting they're already in top gear. Historically, this fixture has heavily favored Bayern, with their recent head-to-head record including crushing 6-0 and 8-0 wins. This historical dominance is reflected in the 50% win probability for Bayern, despite Schalke's current run of form. The draw is also rated at 50%, highlighting the perceived gulf in quality, even with Schalke's strong start. The key narrative here is whether Schalke can finally break Bayern's stranglehold and convert their excellent form into a result against the champions. Watch for Schalke's attacking prowess against Bayern's established defensive might, and whether the home crowd can inspire an upset.

Standings

• FC Schalke 04: #17 · 0 Pts · 1 P (0W 0D 1L)
• Bayern München: #1 · 3 Pts · 1 P (1W 0D 0L)

Recent form

FC Schalke 04

• L Aug 30, 2026: FC Augsburg 3–0 FC Schalke 04

Bayern München

• W Aug 28, 2026: Bayern München 5–1 VfB Stuttgart
• L Jul 5, 2025: Paris Saint Germain 2–0 Bayern München
• W Jun 29, 2025: Flamengo 2–4 Bayern München
• L Jun 24, 2025: Benfica 1–0 Bayern München
• W Jun 21, 2025: Bayern München 2–1 Boca Juniors

Head-to-head

• 2023-05-13T13:30:00+00:00: Bayern Munich 6–0 FC Schalke 04
• 2022-11-12T17:30:00+00:00: FC Schalke 04 0–2 Bayern Munich
• 2021-01-24T14:30:00+00:00: FC Schalke 04 0–4 Bayern Munich
• 2020-09-18T18:30:00+00:00: Bayern Munich 8–0 FC Schalke 04
• 2020-03-03T19:45:00+00:00: FC Schalke 04 0–1 Bayern Munich