RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 Prediction – German Cup
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Here you will find the best prediction for LOK RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 for the German Cup, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Lok RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Lok RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04
The best prediction for Lok RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 in the DFB Pokal is a Schalke 04 victory. Even considering RB Leipzig’s defensive solidity at home, Schalke possesses the potential to create scoring opportunities and manage the match effectively. This prediction is based on the visiting team’s ability to adapt their playing style to exploit weaknesses in their opponents and excel in rapid transitions.
The best prediction for Lok RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04
Schalke 04 to win
Match preview: Lok RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04
LOK RB Leipzig and Schalke 04 face off at the Bruno-Plache-Stadion in a DFB Pokal (Round 1) clash. There is no recorded recent head-to-head between these two teams, given they have not met in the last 3 years. The last encounter was on 29 July 2013, where Lokomotive RB Leipzig lost 1-2 to Schalke 04. It’s essential to pay particular attention to home vs. away conditions, as Lok RB Leipzig tends to display markedly different results at home compared to away fixtures.
Team analysis: Lok RB Leipzig
The home team is looking to leverage the advantage of playing on their own ground for a positive result in this edition of the DFB Pokal. They are significantly stronger when playing at home, with a record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and a single loss from their last 15 home matches. In the most recent match, they secured a win against ZFC Meuelwitz, triumphing 1-0 at home. Lok RB Leipzig’s attack has been quite effective, having scored in 9 of their last 10 fixtures. They have only managed to turn the match around once after conceding first in their last 15 encounters.
Lokomotive RB Leipzig’s statistical performance at home indicates a well-drilled team with a robust defence that has conceded little. They average 1.6 goals scored per match at home while maintaining an exceptionally solid backline, making them formidable opponents capable of controlling match dynamics and making the most of scoring chances, particularly against teams that struggle to create consistent chances away from home.
Team analysis: Schalke 04
The visiting side is also aiming for a favourable result in their first match of this DFB Pokal edition. Schalke 04 tends to fare well regardless of the venue, with recent records showing 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, scoring 25 goals and conceding 21. At home, they have achieved 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, netting 23 goals and conceding 22. In their last match, they faced a defeat by Kaiserslautern away (1-0). Over their past 10 away fixtures, Schalke managed to win 3, draw 1, and lose 6. Their defence has shown vulnerabilities, having conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 games, with 7 instances where they fell behind and were unable to stage a comeback.
In the last 10 away games, Schalke averages 1.17 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded, pointing to a tendency for defensive lapses and inconsistency in their away attacks. They often focus on patient build-up plays, trying to exploit flanks and find gaps behind opposing defences, but will face a challenging task against a compact RB Leipzig who excel in central areas of the pitch, making for potential difficulties in threatening the opposition goal.
The best prediction for Lok RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04
Schalke 04 to win
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