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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 Dortmund — Bundesliga 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
#11 Position #1
5 Points 12
4 Played 4
1 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 4 / 0 / 0
3 Scored 9
4 Conceded 2
-1 GD +7
1.25 PPG 3.00
25% Win % 100%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
75% Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season

FC Schalke 04 are 11th (5 pts). Borussia Dortmund are 1st (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Borussia Dortmund
Sehrou Guirassy 2 G 2 A
Felix Kalu Nmecha 2 G
Fabio Silva 2 G
Ioannis Konstantelias 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund has kicked off!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Borussia Dortmund that had 523 games and scored 804 goals.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Julian Weigl is booked for BV Borussia 09 Dortmund — Yellow card on 18.
  • 20' FC Schalke 04 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' Axel Witsel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Schalke 04 so far.
  • 45' Borussia Dortmund are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' FC Schalke 04 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' FC Schalke 04 are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Borussia Dortmund's shape.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Mario Gotze as he leaves the pitch. Thorgan Hazard steps in for BV Borussia 09 Dortmund.
  • 63' Borussia Dortmund have won 804 goals from 523 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 68' FC Schalke 04 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 68.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Thorgan Hazard on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. BV Borussia 09 Dortmund will be frustrated.
  • 74' A tactical swap from BV Borussia 09 Dortmund — Manuel Akanji on, Thomas Delaney off on 74 minutes.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' Rabbi Matondo makes way for Ahmed Kutucu at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
  • 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Salif Sane on 83.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Schopf. He replaces Daniel Caligiuri on 84 minute.
  • 86' Time for substitution for BV Borussia 09 Dortmund. Achraf Hakimi is replaced by Julian Brandt.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ahmed Kutucu.
  • 90' Guido Burgstaller makes way for Ozan Kabak at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.72 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + Borussia Dortmund or Draw 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Schalke 0431% Draw33% Borussia Dortmund36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.74
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 52%
48%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
64%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
69%
FC Schalke 04 or Borussia Dortmund
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0416% Draw58% Borussia Dortmund26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
16.5%
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
4.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push Borussia Dortmund covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 16% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 24% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
49% ✗

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