Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf taking place? Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf will take place on Saturday 28th August, 2021 at 19:30 (UK)
Where is Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf taking place? Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf will take place at VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen
Where can I get tickets for Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf? Ticket information for Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to some German Bundesliga 2 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
Where can I stream Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf in the UK? If Schalke 04 vs Fortuna Dusseldorf televised on BT Sport, subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can also stream German Bundesliga 2 matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
SCHALKE 04
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Fahrmann; Thiaw, Wouters, Kaminski; Aydin, Zalazar, Palsson, Drexler, Ouwejan; Terodde, Bulter
UNAVAILABLE: Latza (Injured), Sane (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
FORTUNA DUSSELDORF
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Kastenmeier; Zimmermann, Klarer, Nedelcu, Koutris; Prib, Appelkamp; Narey, Ao Tanaka, Klaus; Hennings
UNAVAILABLE: Iyoha (Injured), Lobinger (Injured), Pledl (Injured), Sobottka (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Hoffmann (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
The pressure continues to mount on Schalke 04, who have won just once in their opening four 2. Bundesliga fixtures and are yet to win at VELTINS-Arena. Off the back of a 4-1 thrashing courtesy of high flying Jahn Regensburg, Schalke need to respond against Fortuna Dusseldorf. However, the visitors pose a real danger going forward, having racked up 11 goals across their five games played in all competitions so far this season. Despite that obvious attacking threat, Schalke have little choice but to meet fire with fire playing in front of an expectant home crowd, which should lead to an end-to-end contest with plenty of clear-cut opportunities for both sides. Regardless of which team emerges victorious, over 2.5 goals is expected across the 90 minutes.
