Schalke vs Augsburg
German Bundesliga
Date: Wednesday, 13th December 2017
Kick-off at 19:30 UK/ 20:30 CET
Venue: Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen).

Schalke are one of the teams that emerged as strong contenders for Champions League qualification spots. The lack of European football this season helped them a bit. However, it has been the fearless attitude on the football field that earned them the plaudits.

We have already see their fighting spirit in the 4-4 draw in the Ruhr-derby against Dortmund. And last week, they earned another point with a 1-1 draw in a tricky away fixture against Monchengladbach.

Schalke walk into Wednesday’s fixture sitting at third in the table, 1 point behind RB Leipzig and 8 points adrift Bayern Munich.

The only team to have beaten Schalke at the Veltins Arena this season is Bayern Munich. Their overall home record in the league this season is 4 wins-3 draws – 1 loss from 8 matches.

Meantime, Augsburg are also having a colorful first half of the campaign. They are 7th in the standings with 23 points, which is just a 3 point deficit from third placed Schalke. Besides, this is a huge confidence booster to the team that narrowly escaped relegation last season by virtue of 1-point.

Augsburg conceded late at home and were held to a 1-1 draw by Hertha Berlin on the weekend. This is a heart breaking result considering they had dominated the match throughout. Yet, the team is on a three match unbeaten run and had lost just 1 of their 6 and therefore there will be no lack of confidence on Wednesday night.

Schalke vs Augsburg: Head-to-head

Schalke are unbeaten in Bundesliga home games against Augsburg with 5 wins and a draw from 6.

Four of those games at Gelsenkirchen saw both teams scoring.

Also, the away side haven’t won in the last six Bundesliga meetings between the two sides.

Schalke vs Augsburg: Predictions

Schalke dominated Augsburg in Bundesliga meetings at the Veltins Arena and we have every reason to believe that this will end up in no less than a home win.

With Schalke winning in both half and full time in 5 of the 6 home games against Augsburg, we can chase the profitable first-half markets.

Also, Augsburg’s recent form suggest that they could put up a good fight on Wednesday. So, both teams to score is also a possibility as seen in 4 of their previous 6 duels in Gelsenkirchen.

Schalke vs Augsburg: Bet Tips

Both teams to Score and Schalke to win @ 3.80 odd has to the top pick for this game.

Schalke to win first-half @ 2.50 is a decent alternate

While Over 2.5 full-time goals @ 2.00 odd is another safe option.