- Schalke have won four of their last five matches, taking six points from their last two home games
- Braunschweig have failed to win either of their previous two away trips to Schalke
- Schalke 04 averages 1.75 goals and concedes 0.88 per home game in the 2. Bundesliga this season
Schalke set to dominate home game with Braunschweig
Top of the standings Schalke 04 are runaway winners in the 2. Bundesliga with 67 points from 33 games this season, but they will not be taking anything for granted when they host mid-table Braunschweig on Sunday afternoon. Miron Muslic’s men won back-to-back games against Paderborn and Fortuna Düsseldorf before losing 2-1 at Nürnberg on the road last time out.
And with a head-to-head record that is level at two wins each and a draw in the last five meetings, this matchup has extra spice as a bitter rivalry. The FC Schalke 04 vs TSV Eintracht Braunschweig prediction is made even more intriguing by the fact that Braunschweig edged Schalke 2-1 at home in the 2. Bundesliga four months ago.
Braunschweig are also difficult to predict after a run of two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five games. They bounced back from a 2-0 away defeat to Holstein Kiel by beating Dynamo Dresden 2-1 at home in their previous game and sit in 14th with 37 points from 33 matches in the 2. Bundesliga. For those seeking more details, our FC Schalke 04 vs TSV Eintracht Braunschweig preview will provide further insight into both teams’ form.
Expect a high-scoring game on Sunday
Lars Kornetka’s team are a more disciplined unit on their day and prefer to lock up the defense and catch the opponent with rapid transitions forward on the counter-attack. But Schalke’s high press and vertical play should create plenty of openings for the hosts to push the ball forward and we expect the game to be end-to-end, especially in the wide channels and half-spaces where the momentum can swing. The FC Schalke 04 vs TSV Eintracht Braunschweig prediction suggests this style could lead to an entertaining contest.
The Veltins-Arena is a fortress for Schalke this term, where they have won 12, drawn three and lost only once in 16 2. Bundesliga games, averaging 1.75 goals scored and 0.88 conceded per home game. Braunschweig have won just four of their 16 away games and lost ten, scoring 16 times in total, so a home win looks most likely here.
The odds on Schalke 04 to win are just 1.85, however, so we’re adding Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.56 to increase the odds. As for the FC Schalke 04 vs TSV Eintracht Braunschweig betting tips, backing plenty of goals and both teams finding the net may offer the most value.
Schalke 04’s talisman Kenan Karaman, who is top scorer with 14 goals in 31 appearances, could be the key man to score anytime here.
Dejan Ljubicic has been a driving force for Schalke, providing three assists and scoring in recent matches, while Faride Alidou is on a run of form for Braunschweig with two goals in five games. Erencan Yardimci leads the way for them with five goals from 30 league appearances.
