Schalke vs Mainz Predictions and Betting Tips

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One solitary game is scheduled for play in the Bundesliga this Friday. This game is to be played at the Veltins Arena as Schalke play hosts to Mainz. Read on four for our expert tips and predictions.

Schalke with just the one league win looks to make it two as they go up against fellow relegation-threatened opponents. Both teams played out a four-goal stalemate in the reverse game last year as both sides left the pitch with a point each.

Massive relegation six-pointer on the cards.

Mainz still have a huge chance of escaping relegation as they’re just one point from safety. Unlike their opponents who would have to pull off a stretch of amazing performances in the final 11 games of the season as they’re rock bottom.

Mainz failed to make it back-to-back victories last time out, losing to Augsburg via one solitary goal. Schalke didn’t only lose their last game, they were once again put to the sword this time by Stuttgart in a massive 5-1 victory.

Schalke vs Mainz Team News

Schalke has quite several injury problems with Huntelaar, Uth, Palencia, Nastasic and Sane all ruled out. With regards to the away side, Edmilson Fernandes is ruled out via injury while Kohr and Quaison are both rated doubtful.

Schalke possible starting XI:

Langer; Becker, Mustafi, Thiaw, Kolasinac; Stambouli, Mascarell; William, Serdar, Harit, Hoppe

Mainz possible starting XI:

Zentner; St. Juste, Bell, Niakhate; da Costa, Barreiro, Stoger, Mwene, Danny Latza; Szalai, Onisiwo

Schalke vs Mainz Prediction: 1-1

Schalke recently sacked their 4th manager of the season which only signified how hard the season has been for them. Mainz, on the other hand, has also struggled through the season as they have failed to get going since the beginning. As such, we believe a draw is in the cards this Friday.