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THE FACTS
When is Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 on and what time does it start? Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 will take place on Saturday 20th August, 2022 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 taking place? Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 will take place at VOLKSWAGEN ARENA in Wolfsburg, Germany
Where can I get tickets for Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04
Where can I stream Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE TEAM NEWS
WOLFSBURG
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Casteels; Bornauw, Lacroix, Van de Ven; Baku, Svanberg, Arnold, Otavio; Kruse; Marmoush, L. Nmecha
UNAVAILABLE: Gerhardt (Injured), Wimmer (Injured), Wind (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Fischer (Injured), Franjic (Injured)
SCHALKE 04
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Schwolow; Brunner, Yoshida, Thiaw, Ouwejan; Krauss, Kral, Zalazar; Bulter, Polter, Mohr
UNAVAILABLE: Drexler (Suspended), Sane (Fitness)
QUESTIONABLE: Terrode (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Wolfsburg remain without victory in this season’s Bundesliga as of yet although their only loss came at the hands of Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. However, at home against a newly promoted opponent in Schalke 04, this contest represents an easier challenge on paper for Niko Kovac’s side. Schalke are certainly not to be underestimated with them still riding the momentum of promotion and recording a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend. The power of home advantage though cannot be underestimated in the Bundesliga and the Schalke backline haven’t covered themselves in glory so far this season, conceding five goals across their opening two league games. With that in mind, expect this Wolfsburg side to overwhelm Schalke going forward and ultimately accrue their first victory of the 2022-23 Bundesliga.