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KOE Cologne Cologne - S04 Schalke Schalke

Sat, 24.10.202613:30 PM

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0:30

Watch: Playmobil meets Der Klassiker

The Matchday 8 encounter between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will be virtually recreated by Playmobil figures.

Schalke’s impressive defensive record

Despite their difficulties in front of goal, Schalke have demonstrated considerable defensive resilience this season. The Royal Blues have conceded just seven goals in six Bundesliga matches, compared with Cologne’s 11. That includes clean sheets against Bayern Munich and Elversberg, although their defensive efforts haven’t always translated into points.

Miron Muslić on facing Cologne

"We must take the winds out of Cologne's sails. We also want to turn things around collectively. Against Mainz, that was the first time we played like in 16 months. That can't happen to us in Cologne. In terms of El Mala, top players always have weapons. He's an absolute output player. He has a shot – that's his weapon. As a team, we have to stop that quality and power."

René Wagner on facing Schalke

"Schalke have proven they can defend with great passion. For us, it will be about creating chances nonetheless, winning more one-on-one situations in attack, and getting shots on goal. We know what approach Schalke will take against us. We have to counter that, we want to score goals, put the opponent under pressure. We want to spend a lot of time in the opponent's third and prevent Schalke from getting into counter-attacking situations."

Predicted line-up: FC Schalke 04

Predicted Formation:3-4-2-1

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

Predicted line-up: 1. FC Köln

Predicted Formation:4-2-3-1

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

The Billy Goats' away struggles

Cologne have been winless away from home for over a year, failing to register a win in 16 games and they're yet to pick up an away point so far in 2026/27.

2:03

Watch: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 Cologne - last time out

Younes Ebnoutalib's 77th-minute strike inflicted a second defeat in three games on the Billy Goats, who find themselves two points above the relegation zone - one above Schalke.

2:03

Watch: Schalke 0-1 Mainz - last time out

The Royal Blues remain without a goal at the Veltins-Arena this season after losing to Urs Fischer's side.

1:03

Watch: Cologne 1-0 Schalke - previous meeting

These teams last met in 2024/25, when Damion Downs scored the only goal of the game as Cologne continued their push for promotion, which they ultimately achieved.

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