Schalke vs Wolfsburg game Odds, Best bets and Prediction
Schalke and Wolfsburg meet at Veltins-Arena in Bundesliga action this Friday. The home side is at rock bottom of the division and desperately needs the points, while the visitors are hunting down a European place.
For the latest Wolfsburg game odds and the best Schalke 04 picks, check out this in-depth Bundesliga betting preview.
Schalke vs. Wolfsburg Matchup Information
Schalke vs. Wolfsburg
Location: Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Date and Time: Friday, February 10, 2023, 2:30 PM ET
Recent Scores for Last Game
These two met in August and played out a 0-0 draw at Volkswagen Arena. The home side dominated the game but struggled to break through Schalke’s resolute defense on the day.
In the 2020-21 season, however, Wolfsburg won all three league and cup meetings, scoring eight and conceding none. They won 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen and hammered Schalke 5-0 in the reverse league game. They also won 1-0 in a German Cup match in February 2021.
Schalke vs. Wolfsburg Analysis
Schalke has had a topsy-turvy couple of years. They were relegated at the end of the 2020-21 campaign but bounced back to the top tier by winning the 2. Bundesliga last term.
However, they have had a tough time and could face an instant return to the second tier. The Royals Blues have been out of their depth so far, accruing a mere 11 points from their opening 19 league matches. They are eight points adrift of safety right now.
Schalke has struggled for wins all season, picking up just two in the league. The Gelsenkirchen club has lost 12 and drawn five of the other 17. They have scored just 14 goals and conceded a whopping 41 to boot.
Since taking over in October, Thomas Reis has failed to turn the club’s fortunes around so far. He did guide them to a vital 1-0 home success over Mainz in November, but they have taken just two points from a possible 15 since.
On a more positive note, Schalke has drawn their last two in the Bundesliga. After a goalless draw with Cologne, Reis’ troops drew 0-0 with Borussia Monchengladbach last time out. Check out the latest odds and soccer picks for today’s soccer matches in the Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg has its eyes set on Europe. Niko Kovac’s side is having a solid season in the Bundesliga, collecting 29 points from 19 VfL Wolfsburg games. Before the others play throughout the weekend, the Wolves will move to within four points of the UEFA Champions League spots with a win in Gelsenkirchen on Friday.
Wolfsburg recently went on a stunning streak in the league, winning six matches in a row. During that run, they beat the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Freiburg. They made a tough start, but the upswing in fortunes has shot them up the table.
Unfortunately for Kovac and his side, they have suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two Bundesliga matches. After a 2-1 loss at Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg was beaten 4-2 at home by Bayern Munich last weekend.
Kovac’s Wolves will be looking to get back on track with three points at Veltins-Arena on Friday. Looking at the latest Wolfsburg game odds in this one, the visitors are the favorites with the bookmakers.
Odds Breakdown
1×2 Odds
Schalke: +260
Wolfsburg: -105
Draw: +280
Handicap Odds
Schalke +1: -125
Wolfsburg -1: +240
Over/Under Odds
Over 2.5 Goals: -125
Under 2.5 Goals: Evens
Schalke vs. Wolfsburg Betting Pick and Prediction
Wolfsburg has an excellent recent record in this fixture, unbeaten in six against Schalke (four wins, two draws). They will back themselves to extend that run with another victory this Friday.
After the two defeats on the spin, the away side will be eager to return to winning ways. Lowly Schalke will no doubt make themselves tough to break down again, but we fancy Wolfsburg to get the job done at Veltins-Arena.
Check out the tempting price of +275 for Wolfsburg to win and both teams to score. We also like the excellent Wolfsburg game odds of +210 for the visitors to be winning at half-time and full-time.
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