Schalke vs Hoffenheim Match Preview

Schalke is ranked at the 6th place with 36 points and comes winless in the last five matches with three draws and two losses. This caused them to drop in ranks and it seems that they will not be able to compete for a spot in the next season's Champions League, even securing a ticket for the Europa League seems complicated if they keep going like this.

To make things worse, they suffered a defeat in the DFB Pokal and now their only goal is in the league. At home this season they have had some very good performances and lost just twice. In the last five games in front of their fans, they have scored six goals averaging at least a goal per game.

Hoffenheim, on the other hand, is ranked at the 8th place with 34 points and they are not in their best shape either. They come after a win a draw and three losses over the last five matches, but still, they are two points behind the Europa League zone.

Hoffenheim has shown a good offensive side too, with 34 goals in 24 games. Away from home, they have scored at least a goal in four of their last five matches, totaling for 15 goals in 11 games.

In conclusion, I think both teams can score a goal in this game. These two teams are not in their best form, so each of them will try to claim three points which would be crucial for a spot in the next season's Europa League. Schalke at home has shown consistency in scoring this season and I expect them to repeat themselves here. Hoffenheim too will be motivated to change their performances after that huge 0-6 loss to Bayern Munich.