LiontipsElversberg - Schalke. Forecast (odds 2.45) and bets on the match of the Second Bundesliga
Command Analysis
Current form
After 16 rounds in the Second Bundesliga, there is a tight fight for first place. Three teams have 28 points each, including Elversberg, which leads the table due to additional indicators. The Black and Whites played in the Third Bundesliga two seasons ago, but have made significant progress. At the moment, the hosts are in good shape, having won four of the last five matches. We note a reliable defense - only 18 goals conceded. Fisnik Asllani stands out in the attack, having scored 10 goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
The appearance of Dragon and Shahin on the field is in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- In the last four matches, Elversberg have drawn with their opponents in the first half
- Three of the teams' previous five matches have seen goals exchanged
Estimated line-up: Christoph - Neubauer, Rohr, Pinkert, Baum - Sickinger, Shmal, Zimmerschied, Damar, Petkov - Asllani.
Current form
Schalke are not in contention for promotion this season. Moreover, after 16 rounds, the team is closer to the relegation zone than to the top 3. The "cobalts" have only 17 points and an interim 14th place in the table. Schalke has an excellent attack, as evidenced by 28 goals scored, but the defense regularly fails - they have managed to miss 32 goals, only outsiders Regensburg and Eintracht Braunschweig play worse in defense. Despite decent instability, the "miners" have lost only one of the previous five matches and are generally in good playing shape.
Disqualifications and injuries
Only Becker will not play today due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Three of Schalke last four matches have seen at least three goals scored
- Goals have been exchanged in three of Schalke previous four matches
Tentative lineup: Heckeren - Merkin, Kaminski, Schallenberg, Bulut - Bachmann, Zeguin, Younes, Karaman, Aydin - Sylla.
Trends
Elversberg to score in the second half
Elversberg have scored in the second half in four of their last five matches
1.41Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
Three of the hosts' previous five matches have seen more than one goal scored in the first half
2.23Bet Exact score 3:1
This score has been recorded in two of Elversberg last five matches
14.50Tip and bets
The hosts are having a great season, fighting for first place, and their current form is fine, as they have won four of their previous five matches. Elversberg will obviously be betting on a win today, especially since they are not playing against the most formidable opponent. Schalke regularly fails in defense, and it is unlikely that they will be able to score points in the upcoming match only through attack, given the strength of the opponent.
Our forecast is Elversberg victory at odds of 2.16
Bet on total
Both teams are betting on attack, it is unlikely that the upcoming meeting will be fruitless. Schalke is not one of those teams that will play strictly defensively even when visiting the leader.
The second bet is total over three goals with odds of 1.87
Bet on the first half
In the last three matches, Elversberg drew with their opponents in the first half. We expect that in the upcoming match, all the main events on the field will unfold after the break.
Prediction: draw in the first half with odds of 2.45
