Match preview
Bayer Leverkusen host FC Schalke 04 in Bundesliga Matchweek 17 on Sunday 17 January 2027, 16:30 (UK time) at BayArena, Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen sit 5th with 16 points from 9 matches, 10 points ahead of 17th-placed FC Schalke 04.
Bayer Leverkusen are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L in their last 5). FC Schalke 04 are struggling for results (0W 1D 4L in their last 5).
Our data model gives Bayer Leverkusen a 58% chance of victory, FC Schalke 04 21% and the draw 21%. It makes Bayer Leverkusen the favourites, with expected goals of 2 against 1.11.

