Schalke vs Dortmund Match Preview

Schalke host Dortmund in the twenty-fourth matchday of the German league in this Ruhr derby.

The hosts are coming off a 0-2 away win over Bochum which was their first away from home this season. The "Royal Blues" are in excellent form counting six matches without defeat of which they have won two.

Undoubtedly, their big weapon in this period has been a good defensive function after conceding just one goal, from Stuttgart. Despite the fact that they are at the bottom of the standings, they have avoided defeat at home in half of their games, having three wins and three draws in twelve matches.

The visitors, on the other hand, are coming off a midweek Champions League exit after being beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in London which ended their ten-game winning streak.

Away from their home, the "Westphalians" in twelve games have seven wins and five losses, while in this derby they will be deprived of the services of important players.

In conclusion, Dortmund will line up in this match weakend by their European game and will be up against a team that hardly concedes goals. I will bet 3 units on the 1X double chance at odds of 2.18.