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Arminia Bielefeld vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
Tue 20 Apr 2021 · 18:30 UTC SchucoArena HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Arminia Bielefeld vs FC Schalke 04Bundesliga at SchucoArena.

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Christian Dingert
  • Referee Timo Gerach
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes
  • Referee Frederick Assmuth

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr FC Schalke 04 H 1–0 W
17 Apr FC Augsburg A 0–0 D
09 Apr SC Freiburg H 1–0 W
03 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–1 D
19 Mar RB Leipzig H 0–1 L
14 Mar Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Arminia Bielefeld A 0–1 L
17 Apr SC Freiburg A 0–4 L
11 Apr FC Augsburg H 1–0 W
03 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–2 L
20 Mar Borussia Mönchengladbach H 0–3 L
13 Mar VfL Wolfsburg A 0–5 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at SchucoArena as Arminia Bielefeld face off against FC Schalke 04 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Amine Harit is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arminia Bielefeld tonight.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Arminia Bielefeld in their trying to find a way past FC Schalke 04's compact .
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anderson Lucoqui suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' Fabian Klos is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Mehmet-Can Aydin, a Turkey , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cedric Brunner on 39 minutes.
  • 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Arminia Bielefeld must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 49' FC Schalke 04 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' A goal from the Germany international Fabian Klos! He fires home on 50 to make it 1-0!
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Amos Pieper on 53 minutes.
  • 53' Mark Uth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Goncalo Paciencia on 53 minute.
  • 58' Poor challenge from Malick Thiaw. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Schalke 04 that had 406 games and scored 311 goals.
  • 64' Benjamin Stambouli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
  • 69' It is a substitution in Arminia Bielefeld team. Cedric Brunner is replaced by Nathan de Medina on 69 minute.
  • 71' A moment of madness from Malick Thiaw on 71 minutes earns him a Red card. FC Schalke 04 will be frustrated.
  • 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 78' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Amine Harit trudges off to be replaced by Salif Sane on 78 minutes.
  • 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sven Schipplock made 250 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' Arminia Bielefeld ring the changes. Ritsu Doan has done his job and it is now time for Mike van der Hoorn to step up.
  • 89' The whistle greets Fabian Klos as he departs to be replaced by Sven Schipplock.
  • 90' Sead Kolasinac picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Arminia Bielefeld and FC Schalke 04 (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47 Arminia Bielefeld xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arminia Bielefeld54% Draw27% FC Schalke 0419%
Actual: Arminia Bielefeld win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Arminia Bielefeld or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
46%
Arminia Bielefeld or FC Schalke 04
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arminia Bielefeld35% Draw50% FC Schalke 0415%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Arminia Bielefeld

Handicap Arminia Bielefeld covers Push FC Schalke 04 covers
-2.5 11% 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% 73%
-1 27% 25% 49%
-0.5 51% 49%
+0.5 81% 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
45%
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
24%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.