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4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
24.5
Average Age
28.5
187.8
Average Height (cm)
182.1
(1)
1.1
Shots pg
1
(1)
(57%)
61%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(49%)
(1)
1.1
Dribbles pg
1.1
(1.3)
(1.9)
1.7
Tackles pg
1.8
(2.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralf Fährmann | Out | 5.92 | |
| Peer Kluge | Out | 6.23 | |
| Lewis Holtby | Out | 7 | |
| Jermaine Jones | Out | 6.81 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Svensson | Out | 6.09 | |
| Eugen Gopko | Out | N/A | |
| Marcel Risse | Out | 6.79 | |
| Fabian Schönheim | Out | 6.08 | |
| Sami Allagui | Out | 6.42 |
Team News
- Benedikt Höwedes returns from injury and could start at right-back.
- Manager Huub Stevens could field a 4-2-3-1 formation again, with star winger Jefferson Farfán probably starting on the bench once more.
- Chinedu Obasi and Teemu Pukki compete for the spot on the right wing.
- Manager Tuchel could field a 4-4-2 with a midfield diamond again, with Eugen Polanski in defensive midfield.
- Yunus Malli, Nicolai Müller and Andreas Ivanschitz compete for the spot in central attacking midfield.
- Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Mohamed Zidan, who joined the club from Dortmund during the week, could start up front this time, with Sami Allagui at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Prediction
- Schalke have won their last five games in a row and are in impressive form at the moment, even without their central midfielders Jermaine Jones and Lewis Holtby. They are level on points with front runners Bayern and Dortmund.
- Mainz are back on track after a promising win against Freiburg last weekend and the return of Mohamed Zidan gives them another quality option up front.
- Expect Schalke to try to control the game from the outset. They usually rely on quick counter-attacks, but at home against Mainz, they may have to create their chances differently, when in possession. The home team should be favourites to win.
- PREDICTION: Schalke win 2-1
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Match Forecast
| Schalke 04 will make a comeback if they go behind | |
| Schalke 04 will score a long shot | |
| Schalke 04 will score as a result of an opposition error | |
| Schalke 04 will score from a direct freekick | |
| Mainz 05 will score from a fast break situation | |
| Schalke 04 will score as a result of a through ball | |
| Schalke 04 will steal the ball from the opposition often |
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
