The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated Germany. Bundesliga. Season 26/27 fixtures of the week. Schalke 04 and Mainz will lock horns on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 15:30 at Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. The man with the whistle is Marco Fritz, a well-known figure in German football. Conditions are forecast to be Partly cloudy, 18°C. On the injury front, Schalke 04 are sweating on the fitness of Richter, and Mainz will be monitoring Müller closely. Historical data shows: Mainz 4 - 4 Schalke 04 (2025). Mainz 4 - 0 Schalke 04 (2022). Mainz 1 - 1 Schalke 04 (2022). Mainz 2 - 3 Schalke 04 (2022). Mainz 3 - 3 Schalke 04 (2024). Score prediction: 3:2.