Schalke 04 vs Hoffenheim – 14/10/2022
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On Friday night, Schalke hosts Hoffenheim at the VELTINS Arena in the Bundesliga as both teams look to bounce back from league defeats last time out.
Schalke
The Royal Blues’ recent poor run of league form continued last time out, as they suffered a 4-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.
Frank Kramer’s team has now suffered three straight losses in the Bundesliga, and the home team has won just one of their nine league matches this season.
Schalke’s results haven’t been helped by poor defensive displays, as the team from Gelsenkirchen have kept just one clean sheet in their last 15 matches in the German top-flight.
The Royal Blues’ home record has been poor over their last two spells in the Bundesliga, as they have won just three of their previous 18 league games in the German top flight.
Schalke’s poor defending has been a significant factor in those poor home results, as they have conceded at least two goals in five of their previous six matches in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim
The visitor’s recent results in the Bundesliga have been inconsistent. Andre Breitenreiter’s team heads into this clash on the back of one win in their previous five matches in the German top flight. Last time out, Hoffenheim suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Werder Bremen.
Despite their poor recent run of form, Hoffenheim are just outside the European spots in the German top-flight. A win in this game could move the visitors into the Champions League spots, at least temporarily.
Hoffenheim have been poor travellers of late, having won just one of their previous eight away games in the Bundesliga and having suffered five defeats in the run.
What does Forebet predict?
Forebet predicts that Hoffenheim will move into the Bundesliga top four by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.
