On matchday 10 of the Bundesliga on Friday (October 14), Schalke will entertain Hoffenheim at the Arena AufSchalke.
The hosts have struggled on their return to the top flight, winning just one of their nine games. Schalke have lost their last three games, including a 4-0 drubbing against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Hoffenheim are also not in the best of form either, as they're winless in their last three games. They're coming off a 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen at home. Niclas Fullkrug's 87th-minute penalty condemned them to their third loss of the season. The two teams will lock horns in the DFB-Pokal second round on Tuesday.
Schalke vs Hoffenheim Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Schalke vs Hoffenheim Prediction
Schalke have just one win this season, with that triumph coming against Bochum last month. Die Kraichgauer have just one win on their travels this season, and their last two away games have seen fewer than 2.5 goals.
Given the form of the two teams and Schalke's decent home record against the visitors, a low-scoring draw could ensue.
Prediction: Schalke 1-1 Hoffenheim
Schalke vs Hoffenheim Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Schalke to score first - Yes