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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04 – Match preview

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Ace Football team offers the Bundesliga round 32 match preview for Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 who meet up on Saturday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest fixture stats and facts and a free betting tip for our readers.

Bayern Munich welcome Schalke 04 at Allianz Arena in round 32 of the Bundesliga campaign. Only three matches remain this season, and important points are at stake on Saturday.

Sitting top of the table, Bayern Munich have claimed 65 points after 31 rounds, while Schalke 04 have amassed 30 points and presently rank number 15 in the Bundesliga.

Team form: Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern Munich took six points from their last three matches, but started off by losing 3-1 against Mainz 05. They responded by beating Hertha Berlin 2-0, and followed that up by winning 1-2 against Werder Bremen. The Bavarians have been in potent form at Allianz Arena, winning no less than five of the past six Bundesliga matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, and hammered in 18 goals while letting in six.

Schalke 04 Form

Schalke 04 look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against Freiburg, they were left empty-handed in a 4-0 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Werder Bremen in a 2-1 win. They followed that up with a 2-3 win against Mainz 05 in their most recent outing. Schalke 04 claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Bundesliga. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats and facts for Bayern Munich and Schalke 04

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 played across all tournaments.

  • Bayern Munich have scored in 44 of the last 45 home matches
  • Bayern Munich have scored in 44 of the last 46 matches
  • Bayern Munich have not lost 30 of the last 32 home matches
  • In 9 of the last 11 Bayern Munich home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 home matches Bayern Munich played, both teams scored
  • Schalke 04 have not won 12 of the last 14 away matches
  • Schalke 04 have conceded in the last 8 matches in a row
  • In the last 4 Schalke 04 matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Schalke 04 have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and both teams scored at the same time
  • In 5 of the last 7 Schalke 04 away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Interesting players: Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04

Look no further than Serge Gnabry, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, while Marius Buelter managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Schalke 04 in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Full-time result

Allianz Arena saw Bayern Munich winning six, drawing three, and losing one of their 10 most recent games here across all tournaments. Schalke 04 won two of their 10 most recent away games, drew four and lost four. Bayern Munich are on a fantastic streak of no less than 22 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Schalke 04 conceded a goal in their last 8 matches. Bayern Munich have not lost to Schalke 04 in 12 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Bayern Munich have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than eight times in their previous 10 outings. Schalke 04 scored the first goal of the game in four of their last 10 games. Bayern Munich have scored in 12 consecutive home meetings with Schalke 04.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Bayern Munich’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.4 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Schalke 04, who scored 1.7 times on average in those matches. Bayern Munich are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 24 matches. Schalke 04 conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Betting tip: Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Bayern Munich and Schalke 04. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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