2020-21 German Bundesliga – Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig kick off? Saturday 6th February, 2021 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig being played? VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
Where can I get tickets for Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig 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 RB Leipzig 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 (4-2-3-1): Fahrmann; Becker, Thiaw, Nastasic, Kolasinac; Stambouli, Mascarell; William, Harit, Schopf; Hoppe
UNAVAILABLE: Bentaleb (Out of favour), Paciencia (Injured), Ludewig (Injured), Skrzybski (Injured), Sane (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Serdar (Illness), Ronnow (Injured)
RB LEIPZIG
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi; Klostermann, Upamecano, Orban; Mukiele, Sabitzer, Kampl, Angelino; Olmo, Nkunku; Sorloth
UNAVAILABLE: Laimer (Injured), Szoboszlai (Injured), Forsberg (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Kluivert (Injured), Kampl (Injured), Henrichs (Fitness), Konate (FItness)
THE PREDICTION
Schalke 04 managed a draw with Werder Bremen last weekend following three defeats on the spin but they desperately need wins if they are to stand any chance of survival. Against second-placed RB Leipzig, that will be a tall order. Leipzig have won the last two meetings between the sides by an aggregate score of 9-0, and Schalke have been whipping boys for many of the Bundesliga’s top teams this season. Leipzig recorded another big win in the cup in midweek and the hosts cannot afford to be too defensive as they need points, which could open up opportunities for Julian Nagelsmann’s men. A Leipzig win combined with Over 2.5 Goals therefore looks a good option for this one.
