Schalke host Mainz at the Veltins-Arena at 20:30 Vietnam time on 17 October in Bundesliga round six. Bongda24h highlights a favourable recent home record for the promoted side alongside Mainz's sequence of away victories.
Mainz's returns differ by venue
Mainz most recently lost 4-3 to Leverkusen. It was their second defeat in five Bundesliga rounds, with both losses coming at the MEWA Arena.
Their two league wins this season were away. Extending the comparison into the previous season and excluding summer friendlies, the preview records five consecutive official away victories.
Mainz scored at least twice in each game of that sequence. The statistic describes completed performances, rather than confirming their goal total in Gelsenkirchen.
Schalke have a strong home-meeting history
Schalke are one of this season's promoted clubs. They avoided defeat in their first two home Bundesliga matches, including a meeting with Bayern Munich.
The report dates their latest official home defeat to 13 September 2025. It also records them unbeaten in six meetings with Mainz during 2019–2023, with three wins.
At the Veltins-Arena specifically, Schalke have avoided defeat in nine visits by Mainz since 2014, winning seven. Those historical comparisons span different seasons and should be distinguished from the current league campaign.
The forthcoming fixture consequently tests Mainz's away sequence against a venue where Schalke have repeatedly earned positive results. Mainz seek a response to the Leverkusen defeat, while the hosts aim to keep collecting points during their Bundesliga return. Neither outcome is already determined.