FC Schalke 04 vs VFL Wolfsburg Prediction: Wolfsburg to Bounce Back

After back to back defeats, VFL Wolfsburg travel to the VELTINS-Arena to face FC Schalke 04 in the round 20 of the Bundesliga. Schalke 04 are also in dire need of a win, after 2 consecutive draws in their last 2 matches. With both sides in the opposite ends of the table, this encounter promises a lot of drama as Schalke 04 are currently 5 points away from a relegation playoff and VFL Wolfsburg are also 5 points away from the UEFA Europa Conference League spot.

FC Schalke are currently the division’s poorest team, and they look relegation bound already, unless they start to grab important points. FC Schalke have not won in their last 5 matches. In that time, they have 2 draws and 3 losses. Their last match ended in a 0-0 draw against Borussia M'gladbach.

FC Schalke are currently in 18th spot on table, with 11 points from 19 matches played so far and a goal ratio of 14:41. In general, FC Schalke have 2 wins, 5 draws and12 defeats. FC Schalke are also the poorest team at home. In 10 home matches, they have just 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats, with a goal ratio of 10:25 goals while playing at home.

FC Schalke have no wins in 11 matches, and they have conceded first in 4/5 matches.

VFL Wolfsburg have lost 2 matches in the bundesliga in a row leading to this match. Their latest loss was a 4-2 defeat against Bayern Munchen on their home ground. In their last 5 matches in the Bundesliga, VFL Wolfsburg have 3 wins and 2 losses. VFL Wolfsburg have 3 losses in all competitions and they are without a clean sheet in 3 matches. In 4/5 , VFL Wolfsburg have seen less than 10.5 corners played.

VFL Wolfsburg are in 7th place on the table, with 29 points from 19 matches and a goal ratio of 8 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats. They have 8 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats. In 10 away matches, VFL Wolfsburg have 14 points, from 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats, with a goal ratio of 15:12.

Head to Head stats shows both teams have played each other 20 times. FC Schalke 04 have 9 wins, VFL Wolfsburg have 7 wins and 4 matches ended in a draw. Their last encounter ended in a 0-0 draw last year. VFL Wolfsburg have no losses in 6 matches against FC Schalke. VFL Wolfsburg have not conceded a goal in 4 matches against FC Schalke 04. VFL Wolfsburg have also opened scoring in 4/5 matches and won the first half in those matches. In 6/7 matches, less than 4.5 cards were shown.

Current Stats and Form places VFL Wolfsburg ahead of the opposition and for all I know, FC Schalke know their relegation is inevitable. VFL Wolfsburg's form in the last 2 games have become worrying to say the least, which makes me doubt their ability to put this game to bed. In their loss to Bayern Munchen, they managed to take the better part of the possession, with 52% going their way and then they registered 5 shots on target, which is not so bad. They were just unlucky. VFL Wolfsburg are currently facing a transitional phase and I think they will get back to their best sooner, rather than later. So, i see them recording a win against a poor Schalke side.

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