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Schalke vs Bayern match
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The gist
Bayern Munich face Schalke 04 in Bundesliga Matchday 2 on Sep 5, 2026. Bayern have won their last 25 competitive meetings with Schalke.
Background
Schalke 04 returned to the Bundesliga as champions of the 2. Bundesliga but lost their opening match 3-0 to Augsburg. Bayern Munich, the defending champions, started the season with a 5-1 win over VfB Stuttgart and a cup victory, and they have historically dominated this fixture.
How it unfolded
- May 13, 2023Bayern beat Schalke 6-0 in their last competitive meeting.
- Aug 2026Schalke lost 3-0 to Augsburg in their Bundesliga opener; Bayern beat Stuttgart 5-1.
- Sep 5, 2026Matchday 2: Bayern Munich travel to Schalke 04 at VELTINS-Arena, kickoff 12:30 PM ET.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Bayern are clear favourites, having won the last ten meetings and scoring 21 goals in the last five without conceding.
- Caution
- Schalke have strong home form, unbeaten in 14 competitive home matches since September 2025.