Hannover vs Schalke prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 19, 2024
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On October 19, 2024, Hannover will face Schalke at the HDI-Arena in the 9th round of Bundesliga 2. Here is a detailed prediction from Dailysports experts.
Hannover
In the previous decade, Hannover made several appearances in European competitions, performing well. However, they were eventually relegated to Bundesliga 2. While they initially managed a quick return to the top flight, after their second drop, the team has struggled to escape the second division. Last season, they finished in 6th place, once again missing out on promotion.
This season, Hannover has shown a strong home-field advantage, winning all four of their home matches. On the road, however, the results have been less impressive, with losses such as the one against Arminia in the cup, and only one point taken away against Preußen Münster in August.
Schalke
Schalke's dramatic decline has been startling. Once runners-up in the Bundesliga, they set unwanted records in subsequent years, leading to their relegation to Bundesliga 2. Though they managed to secure promotion again, they failed to replicate that success after their most recent relegation, finishing 10th last season.
The current season also started poorly. While Schalke thrashed Eintracht Braunschweig 5-1, they only picked up one point over the next five rounds. This led to the dismissal of their coach. The team saw a brief improvement, beating Preußen Münster in September and drawing 2-2 with Hertha before the international break. New coach Marinus van Wonderen will make his debut in this match.
Key Match Facts
- Hannover has won all four of their home matches.
- Schalke has gone two matches unbeaten.
- Schalke has scored 25% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
Probable Lineups
- Hannover: Zieler – Vdovic, Halstenberg, Neumann, Muroya – Hyun Joo Lee, Christiansen, Kunze, Momulu – Nielsen, Ngankam
- Schalke: Heekeren – Mërkin, Kalas, Bulut, Mor – Grueger, Schallenberg, Younes, Antwi-Adjei – Karaman, Silla
Head-to-Head
Schalke won five consecutive meetings, but their last encounter in the spring ended in a draw at Hannover's home.
Hannover vs Schalke Prediction
Bookmakers are skeptical that Schalke’s new coach will have an immediate impact. Hannover is strong at home and is expected to secure another victory (odds – 1.76).
