SC Freiburg vs Schalke Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
SC Freiburg vs Schalke prediction, betting picks, and lineups for Sunday's game. Explore odds and our top Same Game Parlay analysis before kickoff.
Cody Moore - October 11, 2026, 7:41 AM EDT
6 minutesSC Freiburg vs Schalke Game Preview
Competition | German Bundesliga |
|---|---|
Game Date | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
Game Time | 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Freiburg, Europa-Park Stadion |
Unbeaten Freiburg welcome Schalke to Europa-Park Stadion on Sunday, with the hosts the clear moneyline favorites according to the SC Freiburg vs Schalke betting odds.
Julian Schuster's side are starting a crowded stretch, with seven competitive games in 20 days across the Bundesliga and the UEFA Conference League. Don't expect him to rotate yet.
Schalke arrive as a promoted side that has gotten stingy in a hurry. Miron Muslic's men have conceded just once in their last three Bundesliga outings.
The history is ugly for the visitors. Freiburg have won their last five games against Schalke in all competitions, and they kept a clean sheet in every one of them.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Recent Results
Freiburg are unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga games. Last time out they fell behind twice at Eintracht Frankfurt and still left with a point, the kind of stubborn streak that keeps a team near the top of the standings. Igor Matanovic leads the line, and Derry Scherhant brings the spark from the left.
Schalke lost to Augsburg on the opening weekend of their first season back in the top flight, but they have collected five points in the games since. The counter attack is their best weapon, and they play direct with long balls to get there. Moussa Sylla is the striker to watch.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
SC Freiburg: Florent Muslija (Injured/out), Cyriaque Irié (Injured/doubtful)
Schalke: A. Gantenbein (Injured/out), B. Lasme (Injured/out), Dejan Ljubicic (Injured/doubtful)
SC Freiburg
Cyriaque Irié picked up an injury during the international break and is doubtful for Sunday. Florent Muslija is the only other injury concern, and Julian Schuster is expected to stick with the same starting XI that faced Eintracht Frankfurt last time out.
Schalke
On the Schalke side of the SC Freiburg vs Schalke lineups, Moussa Sylla is expected to lead the line in place of Edin Dzeko. Timo Becker has been cleared to start after picking up a knock during the international break, and Dejan Ljubicic is back in training and could make his first-team return.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Predicted Lineup
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Backhaus; P. Treu, P. Lienhart, M. Ginter, J. Makengo; Y. Engelhardt, M. Eggestein; N. Beste, Y. Suzuki, D. Scherhant; I. Matanovic (probable)
Schalke
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Karius; H. Kuruçay, N. Katic, T. Becker; J. D. Ebimbe, S. Tanaka, S. El-Faouzi, R. Gosens; A. Aouchiche, K. Karaman; M. Sylla (probable)
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Key Stats & Game Facts
- Freiburg have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 games vs Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
- Freiburg have had 16+ shots in 4 of their last 4 games in the Bundesliga.
- Hasan Kuruçay has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Bundesliga.
- Maximilian Eggestein has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Bundesliga.
- Dejan Ljubicic has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Freiburg in the Bundesliga.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our SC Freiburg vs Schalke prediction is a 2-1 win for the hosts. Freiburg have more quality, a lineup that barely changes, and an attack that keeps firing from range, while Schalke are good enough on the break to steal a goal but not to finish the job. Schalke at +400 (Bet365) are long for a reason.
Best Picks
Igor Matanovic to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads the line for the home side that the model makes favorites. This is a play in the Anytime Goalscorer market, and the logic is simple: Matanovic is the focal striker in a system built to feed him, and he carries a real edge over the implied odds on the moneyline favorite. Freiburg have also scored at least four goals in their last three home games against Schalke in all competitions.
Maximilian Eggestein Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. He starts in Freiburg's double pivot and gets shooting chances from midfield. This one sits in the Player Shots market and fits the shape of the game. Freiburg take a lot of shots and love to hit from distance, which gives Eggestein room to fire from deep, and his projected workload offers a modest but real edge over the posted number.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Same Game Parlay
Our SC Freiburg vs Schalke same game parlay picks back the home attack: Igor Matanovic shots on target, Freiburg home goals, plus Derry Scherhant shots and an assist.
Igor Matanovic Over 1.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances.
Freiburg Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. Freiburg have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 games in the Bundesliga.
Derry Scherhant Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. He's fired 2 or more shots in four straight Bundesliga outings, and he is not shy about pulling the trigger.
Derry Scherhant Over 0.5 in the Player Assists market. He has set up a teammate in 2 of his last 3 Bundesliga games, which makes him the creative heartbeat of this parlay.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +1100 and is as short as +602 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $50 from best to worst price.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Talking Points
Julian Schuster isn't taking anything for granted. He flagged Schalke's defensive compactness, pace on the counter and set-piece strength, and he wants his side to stay patient. Miron Muslic calls facing an in-form, unbeaten Freiburg at Europa-Park Stadion an immense challenge, which is honest if not exactly a rallying cry. The wild card is Moussa Sylla, who scored five goals in international-break friendlies against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen and Austria Lustenau. If he carries that into Sunday, Both Teams To Score at -150 (William Hill) fits the messy, open game we expect.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Predictions FAQs
When is the SC Freiburg vs Schalke German Bundesliga game?
The German Bundesliga game takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, kicking off at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT.
Where is SC Freiburg vs Schalke being played?
The game is being played at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany.
What are the projected lineups for SC Freiburg vs Schalke?
SC Freiburg are projected to start in a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring M. Backhaus in goal and I. Matanovic in attack. Schalke are expected to set up in a 3-4-2-1 system with L. Karius in goal alongside R. Gosens and M. Sylla.
What is the score prediction for SC Freiburg vs Schalke?
The projected scoreline points to a 2-1 victory for SC Freiburg, who enter the game undefeated in their last five league games.
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