Cologne vs. Schalke Tip, Prognosis & Odds 07.08.2022
FC Schalke celebrate their first comeback in the Bundesliga late Sunday afternoon. After a year of abstinence, the miners corrected their industrial accident and are now on the road again in a first-class manner. Nevertheless, the cult club from Gelsenkirchen has to bake smaller rolls for the time being. Many experts even see the team of coach Frank Kramer as a relegation candidate this season.
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But the fact is that the top tier of German football and especially the fans are happy that a real traditional club is back. The Royal Blues have an anniversary to celebrate on the first day of the game, because a total of 900. away games will be played in the Bundesliga. The Ruhrpottler have not won 28 consecutive guest appearances in the top division of the country. So it’s no wonder that between Cologne and Schalke odds of just 1.75 are offered at the top for the home win of the Rhinelanders.
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The opening game is also of immense importance for the people of Domstadt, especially after the embarrassing loss of the cup last week at second division Regensburg. Sunday will show whether it was a slip-up or whether the billy goats overslept the start in the league.
Despite the implied role as favorite in the duel between Cologne and Schalke, in our opinion there is a certain risk involved in predicting the hosts. Incidentally, the encounter will be broadcast live on DAZN. You can find a detailed overview of the current sports program on TV and which pay providers you need to avoid watching a Bundesliga minute in 2022/23 on the betting base in the Betting Tools tab.
Our value tip:
Cologne no goal (1.HZ)
at ADMIRALBET to 2.15
Cologne – statistics & current form
Without a doubt, 1. FC Köln was one of the most positive surprises in the Bundesliga last season. Hardly anyone would have believed that the Rhinelanders would be able to place in the top third of the table, but in the end it was enough for a respectable seventh place.
However, the final sprint was a bit suboptimal, because if the “Effzeh” had scored at least four points from the final two games against Wolfsburg and Stuttgart, they would already be in the group stage of the Europa League. But because both games were lost, the Domstadters still have to struggling through the playoffs for the third-tier Conference League. However, there will not be a triple burden for the club from the carnival stronghold, because in the DFB Cup the Cologne team already bowed out to the second division team in Regensburg last week.
Although the bitter defeat after penalties at this early point in time is not necessarily an indication that the billy goats are in for a difficult season, Steffen Baumgart and his coaching team still have a real mammoth task ahead of them. die expectations have risen In all probability, the Cologne team will be allowed to/have to play not just one, but two competitive games a week and the ongoing discussions about a change introduced by the offensive life insurance company Anthony Modeste are making the task extremely difficult.
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Does Cologne build on the performances from the previous year at home?
However, hope for a positive result at the start makes the Solid home record from last year. The Rhinelanders scored 31 of the 52 points in front of their own fans. In 17 attempts there were at least nine wins and only four defeats. Apart from that, the Baumgart-Elf presented itself properly, especially against the promoted team. Two wins and two draws were achieved against Fürth and Bochum. The two successes came in front of a home crowd.
Despite the statistics listed and the role of favorites implied by the tested bookmakers for last year’s seventh, we see no value between Cologne and Schalke in the tip for a home win given the lowest odds. We estimate the probability of a Cologne success to be less than 56% and therefore refrain from betting in the direction of Jonas Hector and Co.
With Sargis Adamyan there will probably only be one newcomer in the starting XI. Meanwhile, in the center of defence, Chabot and Kilian are fighting for a place next to Hübers. For Mark Uth, however, it is a special game against the ex-club, where he was chased after relegation in disgrace and by “fans” over the Arena Ring in Gelsenkirchen. The former national player should not be lacking in motivation, especially since Uth really blossomed again in “Effzeh” with 13 points in one season. For comparison: in the royal blue jersey, the offensive player was only directly involved in seven goals in 48 Bundesliga games.
Estimated formation of Cologne:
Schwäbe – Schmitz, Hübers, Chabot, Hector – Skhiri – Ljubicic, Uth, Kainz – Modeste, Adamyan
Last matches of Cologne:
Schalke – Stats & current form
After a year, FC Schalke 04 is back in the Bundesliga. Real football greats are already predicting another difficult season for the former Champions League participant. The ex-world footballer Lothar Matthäus even commits himself and believes in a relegation battle with the participation of the miners.
Despite all the anticipation, even the fans have their first doubts as to whether their favorite team will have a carefree season in the Oberhaus again. This probably understandable skepticism is based primarily on the previous less successful preparation as well as the commitment of coach Frank Kramer, which probably only a few understood about the royal blue environment. Even in Bielefeld, the football teacher didn’t really get the offensive going. Even the rather quiet character traits are viewed with suspicion in the Ruhr area.
Are the miners viewed too critically?
Anyone reading these first two paragraphs might think that before the last game of the first Bundesliga match day between Cologne and Schalke we have already said goodbye to a forecast for the guest. In fact, the aspects mentioned are mainly responsible for our focus on the double chance X2. In our opinion, the corresponding quotations for a point gained by the Gelsenkircheners are much too low, so that the value can be seen.
In addition, Schalke presented themselves in good early form in the DFB Cup a week ago and didn’t give up at all in the 5-0 away win at Bremer SV. The many interesting newcomers, who make it difficult for the opposing analysts to filter out a statement about the game idea with and against the ball, are also encouraging. S04 is a little piñata with a lot of potential. It is quite possible that this will show up for the first time on Sunday and that the promoted team will unexpectedly take at least one point from the cathedral city.
“Schalke is facing a difficult season, but has nothing to do with relegation.”
Coach Frank Kramer can probably draw on the full. Although top scorer and promotion guarantor Simon Terodde had to pass in the cup due to a persistent abdominal muscle injury, the attacker WILL be expected back at the weekend with a built-in goal guarantee. A total of seven newcomers to the starting line-up underscore the personnel upheaval in the summer, which, however, has boosted the quality of all parts of the team and the size of the squad.
Estimated formation of Schalke:
Schwolow – Brunner, Yoshida, M. Kaminski, Ouwejan – Krauss, Kral – Zalazar, T. Mohr – Terodde, Polter
Last matches of Schalke:
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Betting odds status: 07.08.2022, 12:04 p.m
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Cologne – Schalke Direct comparison / H2H balance
For the 89th time Cologne will meet Schalke in the upper house. The Rhinelanders got the upper hand 39 times, the Ruhrpottler only had the expected breath in 27 cases. 22 draws complete the overall record.
The “Effzeh” won more first division games against any other club than against S04. Only against VfL Bochum did the Domstadters have a higher point average and a better win rate than against the royal blue. Schalke have not won against Cologne in eight Bundesliga games (four draws, four bankruptcies). In 2020/21, the Billy Goats narrowly won the second leg 2-1 and 1-0 respectively. Is there now the belated revenge?
Statistics highlights for Cologne vs Schalke
Betting Base Prediction & Cologne – Schalke Tip
Two traditional clubs with an appealing fan culture face each other at the RheinEnergie Stadium at the end of the first matchday in the Bundesliga. Cologne is traded as a favorite against Schalke according to the betting odds. This assessment is understandable, after all, the seventh-placed from the previous season meets a climber. However, we cannot be 100% comfortable with the very one-sided distribution of quotas.
In our opinion, the Knappen, who are daring to restart under Frank Kramer with many newcomers, are currently coming off a little too badly in the media. The anticipation among the Knappen is just as huge as the support from the fans. The appearance in the cup provided the first good approaches and the fact that the opposing teams don’t really know what to expect from the Gelsenkirchen team could play into the hands of the supposed underdog.
- Cologne has not celebrated more victories against any other Bundesliga club than against Schalke
- The Royal Blues have been without a win in 28 away games in the Oberhaus (eight draws, 20 bankruptcies)
- Schalke have been waiting for a Bundesliga win against Cologne for eight duels
From the point of view of the home side, the fact that there is already a certain pressure on the Baumgart team after being eliminated from the cup makes things even more difficult. Some experts also believe that the Rhinelanders were not able to carry the level from the previous season into this season. Although many statistics point in the direction of the home team, we try it between Cologne and Schalke the tip on the double chance X2.
Should Terodde and Co. kidnap at least one point from the cathedral city, a 2.15 can be called up at the top at the tested bookmaker Betano. We choose six units as the bet, but also refer to the other top tips that you can read in the table above.
Cologne vs Schalke – best odds Bundesliga
victory Cologne: 1.75 @ADMIRALBET
Tie: 4.20 @Betway
victory Schalke: 4.60 @Bwin
Cologne – Schalke – Betting odds * & other interesting bets at a glance:
Over / Under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals: 1.57 @Bet365
Under 2.5 goals: 2.37 @Bet365
Both teams score
YES: 1.57 @Bet365
NO: 2.25 @Bet365
Betting odds status: 05.08.2022, 06:18 a.m
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