Bundesliga
Schalke 04Schalke 04LDWDL
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MainzMainzDWLWL

Schalke 04 0-1 Mainz expected goals (xg): our prediction vs the result

Recent xG created per game, from recorded matches.

Schalke 041.36

xG created per game · Last 6 matches

Mainz2.77

xG created per game · Last 6 matches

Result

Schalke 040-1Mainz
0.41 – 1.53 xGUnderstat

The match produced 0.41 xG for Schalke 04 and 1.53 xG for Mainz, against a final score of 0-1. The chances and the scoreline broadly agreed.

Expected Goals (xG)

Schalke 04 have created 1.36 xG and scored 1.00 per game over their last 6, scoring below their xG. Mainz have created 2.77 xG and scored 2.50 per game over their last 6, scoring below their xG.

Real Understat xG, recent games only (the five leagues we cover for xG). xG measures chance quality, not a tip.

Schalke 04Schalke 04

Recent xG per game

Recorded recent matches.

MainzMainz
Statistic
Schalke 04
Mainz
Matches in sample
6
6
xG created per game
1.36
2.77

xG conceded per game
2.48
1.92

Bar scales · xG per game: 0–3. Each team uses the same scale for each metric.

Form & head-to-head

Recent form uses each club’s available results in their stored order. Select a W/D/L result for details.

Head-to-head figures use their own recorded sample. Where individual results are available, the figures and journal cover the same meetings. Missing results are never counted as draws.

Schalke 04Schalke 04Last 5
L
Loss · 0-3
D
Draw · 0-0
W
Win · 3-1
D
Draw · 0-0
L
Loss · 1-2

1 win · 2 draws · 2 losses

MainzMainzLast 5
D
Draw · 0-0
W
Win · 5-0
L
Loss · 1-3
W
Win · 4-3
L
Loss · 3-4

2 wins · 1 draw · 2 losses

W Win
D Draw
L Loss

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

2Schalke 04Schalke 04 wins
3Draws
0MainzMainz wins
2.0Average goals
Date
Home team
Score
Away team
MainzMainz
2 – 3
Schalke 04Schalke 04
Schalke 04Schalke 04
1 – 0
MainzMainz
Schalke 04Schalke 04
0 – 0
MainzMainz
MainzMainz
2 – 2
Schalke 04Schalke 04
MainzMainz
0 – 0
Schalke 04Schalke 04

Match outlook

Schalke 0430.2%
Draw23.7%
PickMainz46.1%

The model leans Mainz to win.

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Overall model accuracy

We don't yet publish a graded Expected Goals (xG)-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0106Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
56,038Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 27 Oct 2026.

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Model analysis: reasoning, key facts and model lenses

In-depth analysis

We publish the model, not a sure thing. What we are good at is getting the percentage right, not at beating the bookmakers.

46.1%Favoured: Mainz
65.1%Both Teams to Score
64.0%Over 2.5 goals

Players to watch

Published player-market probabilities, shown in kickoff order. Model estimates, not confirmed lineups.

How our football predictions work →

Schalke 04Schalke 04 (1)
Junior Adamu
Watch list
Prediction markets
Model %
Fair odds
Save
To score
3.1%
32.26
1+ shot on target
32.1%
3.12
2+ shots
34.6%
2.89
Per 90 minutes (recent averages)
Shots1.96
On target0.62
Goals0.05
MainzMainz (1)
Sheraldo Becker
Watch list
Prediction markets
Model %
Fair odds
Save
To score
15.3%
6.54
1+ shot on target
48.6%
2.06
2+ shots
37.7%
2.65
Per 90 minutes (recent averages)
Shots2.52
On target1.28
Goals0.32

FAQ

How is this probability calculated?
The estimate comes from models fitted to recorded match data. Calibration and validation depend on the market, league and available sample; the percentage alone does not establish accuracy or a profitable price.
Is this a betting tip?
This is a model estimate, not a guarantee or a demonstrated profitable edge. Where the required result data is available, saved predictions are graded including misses. An unavailable market result stays ungraded.

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