Schalke vs RB Leipzig Predictions

• Schalke have lost nine of their last ten Bundesliga outings
• RB Leipzig are on a run of nine wins from 11 outings in all competitions
• There have been at least three goals in six of Leipzig’s last seven away league fixtures

Schalke in dire straits

Schalke are far from the force of old and it will take a miracle to keep them in the Bundesliga this season, as evidenced by a 3-0 battering to Frankfurt in their first game since the World Cup.

That was a ninth defeat in their last 10 league fixtures, six of which have contained at least three goals.

Indeed, Thomas Reis’ side have conceded a staggering 35 times in just 16 fixtures, including nine in five outings since the new boss took charge in October.

Leipzig still in title race

RB Leipzig are only six points off top spot in the Bundesliga, helped by a sensational run of nine wins from their last 11 fixtures in all competitions.

They are a free-scoring outfit, netting 31 times in 16 league matches, while six of their last seven on the road in the league have contained at least three goals.

Marco Rose’s side have actually played eight times away from home in the Bundesliga, and those games are averaging in excess of three strikes per 90 minutes.

I predict that RB Leipzig will win this game with three or more goals across the 90 minutes, selecting 2-1 as a correct score prediction.

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