LiontipsHoffenheim vs Schalke. Prediction and Betting Tips for DFB-Pokal
Command Analysis
Hoffenheim easily beat today's opponents on weekend (3:0), keeping them at safe distance for the whole match. That victory saw Andre Breitenreiter's men breaking into the Champions League zone, but a number of teams are on their tail. The Villagers just barely got past Rodinghausen in the DFB-Pokal Round of 64, scoring two goals in extra-time (2:0).
Schalke are losing almost to everyone in Bundesliga, team lost four games in a row and slided down to the 17th spot in the standings. Frank Kramer's men have obvious problems on defense and on the offense as well. Schalke managed to beat Bremer (5:0) in the previous round of DFB-Pokal.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:0
Hoffenheim secured two of four latest home victories by that score
СтавкаHoffenheim to score in the first half
In five latest home matches club scored three goals before half-time
СтавкаFirst half: total under 1.5 goals
This bet played in three of four latest head-to-head matches in Hoffenheim
Tip and bets
Both clubs will have difficult matches in the next round of Bundesliga, so we are not expecting a high-scoring game in DFB-Pokal. Coaches will probably let the key players rest. The Villagers are in a much better form, they proved it in the recent Bundesliga game. We believe that hosts will assert the full dominance of the game since the start and visitors will lose once again.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Hoffenheim
Schalke's defense looks horrible in the current season, so visitors might concede some goals tonight. But they are unlikely to score. Hoffenheim have a great defensive line and we think that the Villagers won't concede at home.
Our second bet is on total under 3.5 goals
