Köln vs Schalke 04 Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 17/02/2017, 01:10  by Valeria Di Meglio | Modified on 06/12/2017 at 05:48 in Bundesliga Predictions

After their 2-1 loss to Freiburg in their last German Bundesliga match, FC Köln return to their RheinEnergieStadion where they are set to host Schalke 04. Köln are currently ranked seventh in the league standings, where they sit after eight wins, eight draws and four losses. Peter Stöger’s team has won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six matches in all competitions. At home the Billy Goats have won two and drawn four of their last six matches across the board. Their weekend opponents, Schalke 04 are 11th on the log, having won seven, drawn four and lost nine matches this campaign. The Royal blues have only lost one of their last six matches in all competitions. They won their last three straight matches and will be looking to further improve their winning streak. Schalke have won two, drawn one and lost three of their last away matches. The home team will be without midfielders Marcel Risse , Matthias Lehmann and keeper Timo Horn, who are all on long injury breaks. The status of central midfielder Marco Höger, who recently picked a muscular problem is yet to be known, same as center-forward Sehrou Guirassy. Artjoms Rudvens is back in the team after healing from a cold. Schalke 04 will be without long-term injuries Breel Embolo and Abdul Rahman Baba. Donis Avdijaj (eye injury) and Nabil Bentaleb (abdominal influenza) might be back after resuming training this week.