2020-21 German Bundesliga – Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld kick off? Saturday 19th December, 2020 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld being played? VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
Where can I get tickets for Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld 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 Schalke 04 vs Arminia Bielefeld 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
SCHALKE 04
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Fahrmann; Stambouli, Kabak, Sane, Oczipka; Boujellab, Serdar, Bozdogan; Harit, Skrzybski, Raman
UNAVAILABLE: Bentaleb (Out of favour), Ibisevic (Out of favour), Paciencia (Injured), Uth (Injured), Ronnow (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Mascarell (Injured), Skrzybski (Injured)
ARMINIA BIELEFELD
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Ortega; Brunner, Van der Hoorn, de Medina, Lucoqui; Doan, Prietl, Hartel, Soukou; Schipplock, Klos
UNAVAILABLE: Laursen (Injured), Maier (Injured), Voglsammer (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Yabo (Illness), Nilsson (Injured), Behrendt (Injured), Pieper (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Schalke have turned to Huub Stevens in their hour of need once again, the 67-year-old taking temporary charge following the dismissal of coach Manuel Baum after just 10 games in the job. Stevens has the task of ending the Royal Blues’ staggering 28-match winless streak in the Bundesliga, and a victory in the final game of the year against relegation rivals Arminia Bielefeld would be much-appreciated. Schalke have lost their last three at home without scoring a single goal, while the visitors have found the net just three times on their travels all season. With both teams short on firepower and short on confidence, Under 2.5 Goals seems a good option.
