Schalke v Dortmund Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Saturday 08^th December 2018 (Kick-off 2:30)

On Saturday afternoon, Schalke and Dortmund clash in a classic Bundesliga fixture: the Ruhr derby.

Schalke have made a poor start to their campaign in the German top-flight and sit 12^th place in the table. Dortmund have made an outstanding start to their Bundesliga campaign, sitting top of the table.

Schalke have collected just 14 points from their 12 league games this season. The home side are struggling to replicate last season’s Bundesliga form. Schalke’s league form has been highly inconsistent of late, as they have recorded two wins, drawn two and lost two games.

One big positive for Schalke is that they are unbeaten in five matches against Saturday’s opponents.

Top Football Bookmakers

Dortmund are currently seven points clear of Monchengladbach at the top of the Bundesliga table. A 2-0 home victory over Freiburg was Dortmund’s fourth straight league victory.

BVB’s attacking threat has been evident in recent Bundesliga games, as they have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine matches.

Lucien Favre’s team are unbeaten in six away games in the German top-flight, collecting four victories. The visitors have also managed to score at least twice in three of their last four away matches in the Bundesliga.

Prediction

Away win and/or over 2.5 goals scored