Referee: Wolfsburg wins

Greatest odds: 20/21

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking for a lift from the Bundesliga on Friday evening, Wolfsburg will make a visit to the Veltens Area after they meet Schalke 04.

Schalke

Beginning with the hosts, whereas Schalke have clawed their method again to the Bundesliga this season, the Blues are struggling one other top-flight nightmare. Though Thomas Reis’ aspect might have secured back-to-back 0-0 attracts towards Borussia Mönchengladbach and Köln, the previous Bochum boss discovered his staff to be an awesome decide for relegation in 2023. After falling eight factors down, they struggled to discover a method out of Within the relegation zone, Schalke have but to win a single win since coming back from the World Cup winter break. With their stretch woes highlighted by a 6-1 drumming at dwelling towards RB Leipzig on January 24, the Friday hosts have additionally solely scored one hit in any of their final 5 league video games. Placing only one Bundesliga win on the board up to now this season, pessimistic Reis aspect know they face an uphill battle this yr.

Workforce information

Schalke will once more be with out long-term absentees Danny Latza, Sebastian Poulter and Justin Heckern on Friday evening. Equally, whereas Sepp van den Berg might have returned to coaching earlier within the week, the 21-year-old will not be anticipated to characteristic right here.

Nonetheless, after lacking Borussia Monchengladbach final weekend attributable to sickness, Marcin Kaminski ought to return this weekend.

Wolfsburg

As for the guests, whereas Wolfsburg might have celebrated their return from their World Cup break basking in spectacular advantage, Niko Kovac’s aspect have come again to earth in troubling style. Making his last look in an action-packed 4-2 dwelling defeat by reigning champions Bayern Munich, the now ex-Monaco boss has seen his aspect lose their final three home ties throughout all codecs. Likewise, being knocked out of the DFP Pokal for the season because of a 2-1 away defeat at Union Berlin on January 31, the Greens really feel like a staff looking for a much-needed response right here. Nonetheless, nonetheless trying to safe a European return in 2023, Wolfsburg ought to bolster their spectacular file towards the hosts on Friday. Certainly, in a race relationship again to January 2019, Kovac’s males have been unbeaten in every of their final six home conferences towards Schalke 04.

Workforce information

Having returned from the bench in final weekend’s 4-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, 24-year-old Lukas Nmecha could also be in line for a full call-up. Kovac’s squad will make a visit to Schalke 04 on Friday evening with a clear invoice of well being.

Whereas Jonas Wind might have failed to seek out the online in every of his final three home matches, the previous Copenhagener ought to lead the Wolfsburg aspect right here.

Key elements to contemplate

• Wolfsburg are unbeaten of their final six home conferences towards Schalke 04 in all codecs – a race that dates again to January 2019.
• Schalke have managed only one Bundesliga win from 19 Premier League matches this season.
• Equally, Friday’s hosts have scored only one Bundesliga objective of their final six makes an attempt.
• Wolfsburg have misplaced every of their three earlier home competitions throughout all codecs with an combination rating of 8-4.
• The Greens have seen their 5 post-World Cup matches end with greater than 2.5 objectives.

Conclusion

Again on earth following their spectacular comeback from the World Cup break, Wolfsburg should scent the chance to discover a much-needed increase right here. Whereas the Greens might have misplaced every of their earlier three home journeys, they need to take pleasure in a visit to Veltins-Area on Friday evening. With Schalke having only one win within the Bundesliga up to now this season, Rees’ aspect have additionally proven some stretch points on each ends of the sphere. With Wolfsburg unbeaten in every of their final six conferences towards high relegation gamers, we’re in favor of an away win right here.

Referee: Wolfsburg wins

Greatest odds: 20/21

Bookmaker: Unibet