Schalke vs Leipzig: Can Schalke end their poor run of form?
On Saturday, October 31, Schalke will face Leipzig in the eighth round of the German Bundesliga. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30 CET, and I suggest a bet on this match.
Schalke vs Leipzig: Match facts and H2H
- Schalke are winless in four consecutive matches, recording one draw and three defeats.
- Schalke have failed to score in their last three matches.
- Leipzig have won their last two matches.
- Leipzig have scored in six consecutive matches.
- Schalke have yet to win a home match this season.
- Leipzig have won two away matches in the league this season, as well as two in the DFB-Pokal.
- Leipzig have won half of their matches this season without conceding a goal, while Schalke have done so once.
- Schalke have suffered 30% of their defeats this season without scoring, while Leipzig have suffered just one such defeat.
- Leipzig have conceded goals in both halves in 42% of their matches this season, compared to 30% for Schalke.
- Leipzig beat Schalke 4-2 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Schalke vs Leipzig: Match preview
Schalke have returned to the German Bundesliga and are now looking to maintain their place in the top flight. The team have collected six points from seven matches and currently sit 16th in the standings. They have won just one Bundesliga match, beating Union Berlin 3-1, and have drawn three others. Among those results was a point earned against Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, it is clear that Schalke face a difficult battle to avoid relegation.
Leipzig currently sit in the Bundesliga's top five and are fighting for a top-four finish and a place in the UEFA Champions League. The team have collected 12 points from seven rounds and are just one point behind the side in third place. As a result, the battle for Champions League qualification promises to be a tough one for Die Roten Bullen, especially given the competition. Leipzig are also competing in the UEFA Champions League this season. After three rounds, they have recorded one win and two defeats.
Probable lineups
- Schalke: Karius; T Becker, Katic, Kurucay; Ebimbe, Tanaka, Bachmann, Aouchiche, V Becker; Adamu, Hwang
- Leipzig: Vandevoordt; Henrichs, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Reitz, El Aynaoui; Gruda, Banzuzi, Nusa; Romulo
Prediction
Both teams are fighting for better positions in the standings. I suggest betting on over 3 goals in this match.
