Schalke 04
- Schalke 04 are unbeaten in five league matches (W3, D2) heading into this head-to-head game.
- Schalke 04 are top of the 2. Bundesliga table on 50 points from 25 games.
- Miron Muslic took over as Schalke 04 boss at the end of May 2025 and his playing style contrasts with Hannover’s coach.
Hannover 96
- Hannover 96 are coming off three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five league games.
- Hannover 96 have conceded just 17 goals in 13 away games this season (avg 1.31 per match).
Head-to-Head
- When these teams met four months ago in the reverse 2. Bundesliga fixture, Schalke 04 won 3-0 away from home.
- Hannover 96 have won two of the last three meetings, with Schalke 04 winning the other.
Key Players
- Edin Dzeko has been in the form of his life in the last five games, scoring four and assisting three of Schalke’s last ten goals.
- Benjamin Kaellman is the veteran striker for Hannover 96.
- He’s scored 13 in 24 appearances for Hannover 96 this term.
- Kenan Karaman has found the back of the net 10 times in 24 league appearances and is Schalke’s top scorer this term.
Betting Insights
- Expect goals: both teams to score priced around 1.59.
- There is perceived value in a Schalke 04 home win at 2.33.
Prediction
The pick is Schalke 04 to take all three points because of their current form and stronger home record.
