Laura Rozo
Schalke 04 vs FC Koln is sure to be one of the most passionately contested clashes of this Bundesliga matchday 18. The reason behind this is simple: Schalke is the team with the lowest score in the competition, and it is in last place in the standings. Meanwhile, FC Koln is in mid-standings position, and it will be looking to continue climbing up the table at all costs. The matchdays continue, and the emotions grow bigger within the German league.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the duel between these two historic Bundesliga clubs, Schalke 04 vs FC Koln. This match will be a clash between two teams with a desire to win and offer good play in German soccer.
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Schalke 04 vs FC Koln Bundesliga Matchday 18 Game on January 29, 2023
- Where: Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- When: Sunday, January 29, 2023, 12:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: FC Schalke 04 (+270) / Draw (+270) / FC Koln (-110)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: FC Schalke 04 (AH +0.5, -113) / FC Koln (AH -0.5, -107)
- Over/Under (2.5) by BetMGM: Over (-130), Under (-105)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-145) / No (+100)
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FC Schalke 04 Preview
In their most recent league match against RB Leipzig, Schalke 04 suffered a bitter 6-1 defeat and it extended its negative streak. From the first minutes of the match, Leipzig found plenty of space, and the virtue of their players was crucial. In fact, Schalke 04’s opponent collectivity stood out because five different players scored goals. André Silva can be signaled out, as he shone and scored a brace for his team.
The team coached by German Thomas Reis is in last place in the Bundesliga with 9 points from 2 wins, 3 draws and 12 defeats. For this new Schalke 04 vs FC Koln clash, the Royal Blues are expected to return to their winning ways after three matchdays and get into the fight to get out of the relegation zone.
Possible FC Schalke 04 lineup (4-1-4-1): Alexander Schwolow; Cédric Brunner, Maya Yoshida, Henning Matriciani, Jere Uronen; Danny Latza; Soichiro Kozuki, Tom Krauß, Jordan Larsson, Marius Bülter; Michael Frey.
FC Koln Preview
FC Koln arrives into this away game after a difficult point on its season record. In its most recent match against Bayern, the team managed a 1-1 draw in a thrilling game where it struck first in the 4th minute with Ellyes Skhiri’s goal. However, the team was unable to hold on to that score, and Joshua Kimmich scored in the 90th minute for the home team.
The team coached by German Steffen Baumgart is in tenth place in the Bundesliga standings with 21 points attained from 5 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats. For this new Schalke vs FC Koln clash, the Billy Goats are expected to show their hierarchy, take advantage of the opponent’s bad moment and go on the attack from the first minutes.
Possible FC Koln lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Schwäbe; Benno Schmitz, Nikola Soldo, Julian Chabot, Jonas Hector; Denis Huseinbasic, Ellyes Skhiri; Linton Maina, Mathias Olesen, Florian Kainz; Steffen Tigges.
JefeBet Prediction
Taking into account these team’s last results, we believe that it will be the visiting team who will win this Schalke vs FC Koln match. So far this Baumgart squad has demonstrated its ability to get to the opposition’s goal, and what has been lacking up to this point is the ability to maintain its results. If their defensive lines tighten up, the game is likely to end in their favor.
Schalke is going through a serious crisis and, although it still has a chance to survive in the top flight, every defeat makes its chances even more remote.
Prediction: FC Koln win 1-0.
