Schalke - FC Koln Prediction, Picks and Tips
Schalke 04 and Köln face in Veltins ‑ Arena, in a match for the 7th round of the Bundesliga. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which records 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 games. However, the last time these two teams played a game at this stadium was on 19-12-2017, for the DFB Pokal, which ended the victory of Schalke 04 by (1‑0). The only goal of the match was scored by M. Meyer (63 '). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since both teams have considerable differences in the results won at home and as a visitor.
After 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, the home team is currently in 4th position, with 13 points won. In their last match, they won the RB Leipzig out by (1‑3), after in the previous match they won by (2‑1) at home, in a match against Mainz 05. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 matches they record 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 home games, Schalke 04 records 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. Schalke 04 comes to this match with a 1-3 win against Leipzig, adding the fourth consecutive victory in this competition: Sané, Harit and Matondo scored the team's goals. In this home game, coach David Wagner should play 4-4-2, with Burgstaller and Matondo as the team's most offensive references. Offensive midfielder Amine Harit is the top scorer of Schalke 04, with 4 goals so far. The whole team is available for this match.
The visiting team is currently in 17th position, with 3 points won, after 1 win and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost out against Bayern München by (4-0). In the last game, he lost at home against Hertha BSC by (0-4). This is a team that curiously conquers more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 matches it records 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 31 goals scored and 23 suffered; against 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in his stadium, with 33 goals scored and 28 suffered. In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, the Köln won 5, drew 1 and lost 4. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered at least one goal in each of the last 6 matches for this competition. In the last 5 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 4 of his 9 goals between minutes (46' ‑ 60 '). Cologne comes to this match with a home defeat, 0-4, against Hertha, adding the third consecutive loss in this German championship. We emphasize that the visiting club has won only 1 of the 6 games played in this competition, occupying, without major surprises, the relegation zone. In this away game, coach Achim Beierlorzer should play 4-4-2, benefiting a low block and counterattacks, especially through the flanks. Ellyes Skhiri stands out in Cologne, with 1 goal and 2 assists. For this match the visiting coach cannot count on Meré, suspended, in addition to Clemens and Verstraete, due to injury.
Our recommendation tip for Schalke - FC Koln : Schalke to win @ 1.62