Schalke 04 return to home soil to face Kaiserslautern at 1:30 PM Jan 25, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their 2. Bundesliga campaign.

Schalke 04 enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Kaiserslautern have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Kaiserslautern lead the rivalry with 7 wins over Schalke 04's 3. Their most recent meeting saw Kaiserslautern came out on top 0-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Schalke 04 may hold the edge at VELTINS-Arena, but Kaiserslautern's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.