Augsburg vs Schalke 04 prediction & probabilities (2026-08-30)

Bundesliga

Augsburg vs Schalke 04 Cards

2026-08-30 · 16:30
Cards53.6%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Augsburg 3-0 Schalke 04
1 yellow cards (Augsburg 1, Schalke 04 0)
1 red cards (Augsburg 0, Schalke 04 1)
✕ Over 3.5✕ No

We called Over 3.5 at 53.6% and it missed (1 in the match). We called No at 87.7% and it missed (1 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 53.6%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
54%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 53.6%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 73.9% for over 2.5 to 19.2% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 53.6%. Head to head on cards, Augsburg are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 42.1%, with a level count at 21.1%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.573.9%

Over 3.553.6%

Over 4.534.2%

Over 5.519.2%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 73.9% 26.1%
3.5 cards 53.6% 46.4%
4.5 cards 34.2% 65.9%
5.5 cards 19.2% 80.8%

Who picks up more cards

★ ModelAugsburg42.1%

Level21.1%

Schalke 0436.8%

Team card lines

Augsburg over 1.5

59.2%

Augsburg over 2.5

32.1%

Schalke 04 over 1.5

55.4%

Schalke 04 over 2.5

28.4%

Card handicap

Augsburg line Augsburg Schalke 04
-1.5 23.4% 76.6%
-0.5 42.1% 57.9%
+0.5 63.2% 36.8%
+1.5 80.7% 19.3%

Red card

Any red card12.3%

Augsburg red card5.5%

Schalke 04 red card7.2%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 51.3% 48.7%
22.5 fouls 39.4% 60.6%
24.5 fouls 28.8% 71.2%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Augsburg vs Schalke 04. Slightly more cards are projected for Augsburg for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

53.6%Over 3.5 cards
12.3%Any red card
42.1%Most cards: Augsburg
59.2%Augsburg over 1.5 cards
55.4%Schalke 04 over 1.5 cards
39.4%Over 22.5 fouls

By team, Augsburg over 1.5 cards sits at 59.2% and Schalke 04 at 55.4%. A red card for either side is rated at 12.3% (Augsburg 5.5%, Schalke 04 7.2%).

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 53.6% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 12.3%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianAugsburg are the pick to collect more cards at 42.1%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 53.6%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Augsburg vs Schalke 04?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 53.6% for Augsburg vs Schalke 04.

Will there be a red card in Augsburg vs Schalke 04?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 12.3%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Augsburg vs Schalke 04?
Before kickoff, the model rated Augsburg to pick up more cards at 42.1%, with a level count at 21.1%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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