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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Schalke Betting Preview



Bayern look to bounce back from last week’s loss to Leverkusen and return to winning ways as they host a disappointing Schalke team at the Allianz Arena.


Bayern’s title challenge took a massive dent last week as they were beaten 3-1 by Leverkusen. That loss not only put them 7 points behind league leaders but also moved them to 3rd place below Gladbach on goal difference.


Prior to the Leverkusen loss, Bayern have shown some very good form winning 7 straight in the league so for now we can really consider that as a blip and should expect Bayern to get back on track especially in a must win scenario against a struggling side.


Bayern haven’t made Allianz Arena a fortress that it normally is only winning 5 of 9 in the league, however their home form has improved lately as they won 3 straight scoring 8 goals and keeping 2 clean sheets conceding just the single one goal.


Robert Lewandowski as usual is the man to watch for Bayern. He has 12G 6A this season for the defending German champions and is probably going to get himself a goal or two here against Schalke.


Meanwhile looking at Schalke, well after finishing 2nd last season, they have completely had the opposite season this year sitting just 12th in the league having lost half of their games and with a -5 Goal difference. It’s been an awful season for Schalke.


Schalke haven’t had much success playing away either, 2 wins from 10. Although they only lost 4, the lack of winning is alarming and shows that they’ve been dropping points unnecessarily.


The really aren’t any positives to pick out from the Schalke squad this season, not very good going forward, not very good defensively. Just a very shaky season


Midfielder Daniel Caliguri is one player to watch as he’s Schalke’s top scorer with 4 this season. Yes, their top scorer only has 4 goals.


Looking at H2H, Bayern Munich are undefeated in 17 consecutives against Schalke. Bayern have won 7 of last 8 games against Schalke. They really have been dominating Schalke over the years and are expected to do it again on Saturday.


Bayern won the first meeting this season against Schalke 0-2 really dominating them and not leaving a chance throughout the whole game.


Bookies have Bayern as HUGE favourites. Bayern are tipped to win at just 1.22. Draw is 6.00 and Schalke to win is a MASSIVE 14.00. Unibet odds based.


 


Team News


Bayern Munich: Clorentin Tolisso and Frank Ribery remain out for Bayern while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a injury doubt after picking up a knock during the midweek cup game against Hertha.


Schalke: Breel Embolo, Steven Skrzybski and Alessandro Schopf are all out with injuries while goalkeeper Alexander Nubel is suspended and is expected to be replaced by Ralf Fahrmann


 


Betting Stats


Bayern are 14th best at covering total goal overs at Home this season at 44.4% (4-5).


Bayern are 3rd best at covering first half total goal overs at Home at 55.6% (5-4)


Robert Lewandowski is Bayern’s top scorer at Home with 4 goals at the Allianz arena in the league. Muller and Robben have 3 home goals each.


Bayern average 1.33 bookings per game at Home in the league this season (12 bookings in 9 games).


Bayern are 7th best at covering Handicaps at Home at 44.4% (4-5).


Bayern are tied 10th best at covering 1st half Handicaps at Home at only 33.3% (3-6).


Schalke are tied 10th best at covering total goal overs away from home this season at 50% (5-5).


However, Schalke are tied worst at covering total 1st half goal overs at just 10% (1-4-5). Tend to have more goals in 2nd halves of their away games.


Nabil Bentaleb is Schalke’s top scorer away from home with 2 goals.


Schalke average 2.8 bookings per game away from home in the league this season (28 bookings in 10 games).


Schalke are tied 14th best at covering Handicaps away from home at 40% (4-1-5).


Schalke are 2nd worst at covering 1st half Handicaps away from home this season at 30% (3-4-3).


 


KICK OFF – 9th February 2019 – 5:30pm UK Time

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