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FC Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
Sat 26 Oct 2019 · 13:30 UTC Veltins-Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Schalke 04 vs Borussia DortmundBundesliga at Veltins-Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Referee Gunter Perl

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct Borussia Dortmund H 0–0 D
20 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 0–2 L
05 Oct 1. FC Köln H 1–1 D
28 Sep RB Leipzig A 3–1 W
20 Sep 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 2–1 W
15 Sep SC Paderborn 07 A 5–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct FC Schalke 04 A 0–0 D
23 Oct FC Internazionale Milano A 0–2 L
19 Oct Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–0 W
05 Oct SC Freiburg A 2–2 D
02 Oct SK Slavia Praha A 2–0 W
28 Sep SV Werder Bremen H 2–2 D

Season Stats

FC Schalke 04 Borussia Dortmund
#4 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Schalke 04 are 4th (0 pts). Borussia Dortmund are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Veltins-Arena that hosts another battle between FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund.
  • 5' 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 Julian Brandt suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The 29-year-old Suat Serdar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' FC Schalke 04 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 18' Julian Weigl picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 20' That is a Yellow card for FC Schalke 04. Benjamin Stambouli will be fuming at that decision.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Schalke 04 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Schalke 04 in their trying to find a way past Borussia Dortmund's compact .
  • 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Schalke 04 must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 40' FC Schalke 04 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' Jonjoe Kenny, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' The whistle greets Mario Gotze as he departs to be replaced by Thorgan Hazard.
  • 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 68' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Schalke 04 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 70' Poor challenge from Thorgan Hazard. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Manuel Akanji. He replaces Thomas Delaney on 74 minute.
  • 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Ahmed Kutucu. He replaces Rabbi Matondo on 80 minute.
  • 83' Poor challenge from Salif Sane. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 84' Daniel Caligiuri makes way for Alessandro Schopf at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
  • 86' BV Borussia 09 Dortmund ring the changes. Achraf Hakimi has done his job and it is now time for Julian Brandt to step up.
  • 90' Ahmed Kutucu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Ozan Kabak is replacing Guido Burgstaller for the FC Schalke 04 side.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.61 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.45 Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0436% Draw42% Borussia Dortmund22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes19% 0% No81%
Avg goals/match: 1.06
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 63%
37%
± 1.5 30%
70%
± 2.5 10%
90%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
78%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
64%
FC Schalke 04 or Borussia Dortmund
58%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0417% Draw72% Borussia Dortmund11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
19.1%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 1
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%
1 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
0.9%
3 – 1
0.7%
0 – 3
0.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push Borussia Dortmund covers
-2.5 1% 99%
-2 1% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 23% 70%
-0.5 30% 70%
+0.5 80% 20%
+1 80% 16% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
64%
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
55%

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