On Friday night, Schalke host Bayer Leverkusen at the Veltins Arena in the Bundesliga, as the home side looks to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga.
Schalke have suffered consecutive defeats in the German top-flight. They are currently seventh in the German table. Last time out Domenico Tedesco’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat at Hoffenheim. The defeat was preceded by a 3-0 home loss to Bayern Munich.
The defeat against the German champions ended a nine-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga on home soil. Schalke have recorded just three wins in their last nine games in the German top-flight. Six of those nine games in the Bundesliga have produced under 2.5 goals.
The home side have a poor recent record against Bayer Leverkusen, having lost four of the last six meetings in all competitions. However, the home side will be confident of improving that record in this clash.
Like the home side, Bayer Leverkusen have endured a mixed start to their Bundesliga campaign so far. Heiko Herrlich’s side currently occupy tenth spot in the German top-flight after collecting seven points this season.
The visitor’s recent Bundesliga games have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last eight outings. Bayer’s away record in the Bundesliga is a poor one, as they have lost five of their last seven games on their travels, including their last three games on the road. They have also recorded just one win in that run of away games.
Bayer have leaked goals badly in recent away games, conceding two or more goals in five of their last six Bundesliga games, including their last four games on the road.
Forebet predicts that Schalke will get back to winning in this clash and move into the top five of the Bundesliga table.