Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Schalke 04
4-4-2
Borussia M.Gladbach
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(74) 65 Goals 38 (49)
(55) 45 Assists 29 (37)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 7 (6.6)
24.9 Average Age 27
185.1 Average Height (cm) 184.5
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(57%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 59% (59%)
(1.2) 1.1 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.8) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Levan Kenia Out N/A
Tim Hoogland Out 5.99
Christoph Metzelder Out 6.68
Peer Kluge Out 6.23
Sergio Escudero Out 6.76
Player Reason Status Rating
Martin Stranzl Out 7.06
Mohamadou Idrissou Out N/A
Tobias Levels Out N/A
Michael Bradley Out N/A
Igor de Camargo Doubtful 6.4

Team News

Schalke 04
  • Kyriakos Papadopoulos could switch positions with Joel Matip again and start in defensive midfield, allowing the latter to start at centre-back.
  • Jefferson Farfan, who returned from injury last week, could be an option for the starting eleven and replace Jan Moravek on the right wing.
Borussia M.Gladbach
  • With Martin Stranzl still injured and Roel Brouwers back from suspension, the latter could start at centre-back again, allowing Harvard Nordtveit to return to his usual position in defensive midfield.

Prediction

  • Schalke came back strongly against Mainz in the second half last weekend, converting a 0-2 deficit into a 4-2 win. Their defence looked shaky from time to time, but offensively they have a lot of potential. It remains to be seen, how tired the team will be after a very difficult Europa League qualifier against Helsinki during the week, attempting to overturn a 2-0 loss from last week.
  • Gladbach have started surprisingly well this season and are top of the table after three matches played. Manager Favre's system looks very balanced and the team has been strong defensively and very dangerous offensively.
  • WHOSCORED.COM: Much depends on how tired Schalke's players will be after the Europa League qualifier during the week. Gladbach are in very good form and should have a slight advantage, if Schalke aren't able to recover in time. Expect this to be a competitive game nonetheless, with Gladbach possibly getting more chances later on. Schalke 1-1 Gladbach
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 S. 04 20 4 10 64 wlldww
4 B. M.Gladbach 17 9 8 60 ddwldw

Top Players

Schalke 04
Borussia M.Gladbach
K. Huntelaar 7.65
J. Farfán 7.47
Raúl 7.27
M. Reus 7.9
J. Arango 7.37
Dante 7.14
K. Huntelaar 29
Raúl 15
L. Holtby 6
M. Reus 18
M. Hanke 8
J. Arango 6
J. Farfán 8
K. Huntelaar 8
C. Fuchs 7
J. Arango 12
M. Reus 9
P. Herrmann 7

Match Forecast

Schalke 04 will control the game in the opposition's half  
Borussia M.Gladbach will score from a fast break situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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