Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: Borussia Dortmund and/or over 2.5 goals

The Revier derby sees Schalke welcome Borussia Dortmund to the VELTINS-Arena after recording an impressive win over Bochum and moving to 17th position in the league table. To increase Schalke’s chances of remaining in the Bundesliga, a win in this fixture is needed. However, Borussia Dortmund is in great form and will put in a performance that can warrant a win. Borussia Dortmund after the break is a team with a different mentality compared to before the break. Since Borussia Dortmund is playing to win the Bundesliga, nothing must be left to chance. Hence, a win for Dortmund with over 2.5 goals is expected.

Schalke 04

The Royal Blues recorded an impressive and vital win over fellow strugglers, Bochum, and this win will boost the team's confidence. However, Schalke is still in danger of being relegated if they don’t start accruing some valuable points. In this Revier derby, it will be an opportunity for Schalke to start accruing points, although it remains a difficult task.

Schalke won 2 and drawn 1 of the last 3 Bundesliga matches played at home. This season at home, Schalke won 3, drawn 3, and lost 6 of the 12 matches at home. Also, Schalke scored 12 goals but conceded 26 in the 12 league matches. This implies Schalke concedes 2.16 goals per game played in the Bundesliga this season.

Borussia Dortmund

Playing to win the Bundesliga title, Borussia Dortmund will not want to leave anything to chance. Hence the yellow and black boys will want to win this match and they have what it takes to win this match as they are the most in-form team in Europe.

Borussia Dortmund have played 12 matches away from home, winning 7 and drawing 5. Dortmund have scored and conceded the same number of goals when playing away (17 goals each). Dortmund this season averages 2.04 and 1.44 for goals scored and conceded, respectively.

Expert Betting Tips

Dortmund averages 2.01 goals scored per game while Schalke 04 have conceded 2.14 goals per game. It is therefore likely to expect over 1.5 goals from Dortmund and total goals of over 2.5 when the match ends. This is because Borussia Dortmund is 2nd highest scoring team in the Bundesliga. A win for Dortmund is almost guaranteed with a potential score of 3 or 4 goals to nil. the attacking play of Dortmund makes the team get more corners when they play. Hence over 9 corners is to expected.

Below are some betting tips to consider. 

• W2 for 1.662 odds (1xbet);
• Over 2.5 for 1.695 odds (Coinplay);
• Over 9 corners for 1.72 odds (bet365)