Schalke – Wolfsburg Picks & Prediction

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Schalke - Wolfsburg Prediction, Picks and Tips

Schalke 04 and Wolfsburg meet at VELTINS ‑ Arena, in a match for the 8th round of the Bundesliga. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which registers 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 6 games. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 20‑06‑2020, in a Bundesliga match that ended in a (1‑4) victory for Wolfsburg. The goals of the match were scored by R. Matondo (70 '), for Schalke 04, and W. Weghorst (56' and 16 '), K. Mbabu (59') and João Victor (69 '), for Wolfsburg. In this match, the home factor may be decisive, as Wolfsburg presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

After 3 draws and 4 losses, the home team is currently in 17th position, with 3 points won. In their last match, they tied Mainz 05 away by (2‑2), after having drawn (1‑1) at home in the previous match, against Stuttgart. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses as a visitor, with 14 goals scored and 40 suffered; against 3 victories, 4 draws and 8 defeats in his stadium, with 20 goals scored and 30 suffered. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Schalke 04 won 3, drew 3 and lost 4. For this competition, he has not won 7 games. The team has not been very strong defensively, since they have always suffered goals in the last 7 matches they played in this competition. This is a team that has had difficulties in opening the scoring and that only managed to score the first goal once in the last 10 games. In 10 games, he only managed 1 comeback in the 7 games in which he suffered the first goal. Schalke 04 comes into this game after a 2x2 draw in the visit to Mainz 05, thus continuing without a win in this competition: the team's goals were scored by Mark Uth and Jeremiah St. Juste (own goal). In this game against Wolfsburg, coach Manuel Baum should play 4-3-3, favoring defensive organization and counterattacks: Mark Uth is a fast and competent player in transporting the ball for attack. Furthermore, the player mentioned above is the top scorer for Schalke 04, with 2 goals. For this game the coach of the house cannot count on Ozan Kabakf, suspended, as well as Alessandro Sch-pf and Suat Serdar, both with physical problems.

After 2 victories and 5 draws, the visiting team is currently in 6th position, with 11 points won. In their last match, they beat Hoffenheim at home by (2‑1), after having drawn away in the previous match, in a match against Hertha BSC, by (1‑1). This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, since in the last 30 games they have registered 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. In their last match, for the Friendlies, they tied with Hannover 96 away by (0‑0). In their last 10 away matches Wolfsburg has recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 5 of the last 7 matches, so it has not presented great defensive strength, but its attack has scored regularly, since it has scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 43 of the last 50 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 away matches for all competitions: they have conceded 3 of their 6 goals between minutes (0'‑ 15 '). Wolfsburg beat Hoffenheim at home 2x1, continuing without losing in this Bundesliga: the team's goals were scored by Wout Weghorst and Renato Steffen. In this match against Schalke 04, coach Oliver Glasner must act 4-3-3, giving priority to maintaining possession and attacks organized by the flanks. It is also important to highlight the importance of Maximilian Philipp and Josip Brekalo, the first in creating the offensive process and the second very competent in the counterattack. For this game the visiting coach does not have Josuha Guilavogui, Paulo Otavio, Jeffrey Bruma and William, players who are injured.
Our recommendation tip for Schalke - Wolfsburg : Wolfsburg to win @ 1.96