2020-21 German Bundesliga – Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke 04 Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke 04 kick off? Tuesday 20th April, 2021 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke 04 being played? SchücoArena, Bielefeld
Where can I get tickets for Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke 04? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke 04 on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Arminia Bielefeld vs Schalke 04 in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
ARMINIA BIELEFELD
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Ortega; Brunner, Pieper, Nilsson, Laursen; Okugawa, Prietl, Maier; Doan; Schipplock, Voglsammer
UNAVAILABLE: Cordova (Isolating), Yabo (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE: Maier (Illness), Klos (Injured)
SCHALKE 04
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Fahrmann; Becker, Sane, Thiaw; Aydin, Mascarell, Kolasinac, Calhanoglu; Serdar; Huntelaar, Paciencia
UNAVAILABLE: Bentaleb (Injured), Boujellab (Injured), Ludewig (Injured), Mendyl (Injured), Nastasic (Injured), Skrzybski (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Raman (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Schalke will be relegated from the top flight for the first time since 1988 if they lose here, a fate which has seemed inevitable for quite some time now. Bottom since January, the Royal Blues have registered just two league wins all season, have scored the fewest goals and conceded the most. Arminia Bielefeld’s survival hopes are looking much better after taking eight points from their last five matches. Coach Frank Kramer has shored up the defence since coming in but they remain the second-lowest scorers behind Schalke, so a Bielefeld win with under 2.5 goals is an appealing option for this one.
