Schalke welcome Bayern Munich to the Veltins Arena this Sunday. The Blaugrana head into this game in search of their 4th straight league win for the first time this season. Read on for expert tips and predictions.

Schalke hast managed a single victory against the Bavarians over the last 22 meetings. The last Schalke victory in this fixture dates back to the 10/11 season win which ran out 1-0 winners in the DFB-Pokal. Bayern Munich has been so dominant, they have won all of the last nine games against their opponents including an 8-0 trashing at the beginning of this season.

Worst season in recent memory for Schalke 04

Schalke 04 has been a mainstay in the Bundesliga for more than two decades. As it stands, it's looking like that might come to an end with the side sitting at the bottom of the table with eight points behind Koln who are in the relegation playoffs spot. With two losses since their first league win of the season, they would need to string a decent run if they're to see next season's Bundesliga. What better stage to do this than against arguably the best team in the world?

The Bavarians already creating some separation

Bayern Munich's Bundesliga reign is looking like will go on for yet another year as the side is currently four points clear at the summit of the table. In their most recent game away at Augsburg, Robert Lewandowski's 22nd league goal of the season proved to be the match-winner. With this, they have now won two games in a row after losing two games prior. Will any other Bundesliga side stop them from winning the league title once again?

Schalke vs Bayern Munich Team News

Sane and Huntelaar are both expected to sit this one out with knee and calf problems respectively. The Bavarians don't have any major injury problems and will be heading into this game with their full squad.

Schalke possible starting XI:

Fahrmann; Kolasinac, Nastasic, Kaba, Becker; Stambouli, Serdar; Harit, Uth, Raman; Hoppe

Bayern Munich possible starting XI:

Neuer; Davies, Alaba, Boateng, Pavard; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Lewandowski

Schalke vs Bayern Munich Prediction: 0-3

Schalke's terrible record against the defending champions has been nothing to write home about. Coupled with their performance this season, we don't see them getting a positive result as all fingers point towards a comprehensive away victory.