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Schalke - Borussia Dortmund
Germany Bundesliga I - VELTINS-Arena
Prediction 1
Borussia Dortmund to Win
7/10 (1.7)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
6/5 (2.2)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Schalke take on rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Revierderby at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday, March 11th. Can Dortmund put their struggling neighbours to the sword in the Bundesliga? Read our Bundesliga predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are targeting their fifth Revierderby victory in a row over rivals Schalke when the teams meet in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday. Read our top Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Borussia Dortmund to Win
Local bragging rights as well as three points are up for grabs in the Revierderby on Saturday when Schalke host bitter rivals Dortmund, though we’re tipping the away side to topple their antagonists for the fifth time on the spin. Schalke have gone six games unbeaten in the Bundesliga, though a BVB side that has won eight top tier tests on the trot will relish the opportunity to halt their neighbour’s run. With their stronger form considered, our first football predictions today recommends backing the visitors to prevail.
Under 2.5 Goals
Dortmund edged out Schalke 1-0 thanks to a late goal when the rivals last locked horns in September and margins could be similarly tight in Saturday’s rematch. With Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi and Youssoufa Moukoko all out injured, Dortmund’s firepower has been lessened, while Schalke have conceded just one goal in their last six league assignments combined. It might take just a single goal to separate the teams again this weekend, so back under 2.5 goals to be notched.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund
Check out our selection of key stats for Saturday’s contest featuring Schalke – Borussia Dortmund below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
17/09/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia Dortmund
Schalke
1
0
20/02/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Schalke
Borussia Dortmund
0
4
24/10/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia Dortmund
Schalke
3
0
16/05/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia Dortmund
Schalke
4
0
26/10/19
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Schalke
Borussia Dortmund
0
0
Last Five - Schalke
27/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
RB Leipzig
Schalke
4
2
L
20/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
Schalke
2
2
D
13/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayern Munich
Schalke
6
0
L
05/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Schalke
2
3
W
29/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Werder Bremen
Schalke
1
2
W
Last Five - Borussia Dortmund
27/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Borussia Dortmund
2
2
D
21/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Augsburg
Borussia Dortmund
0
3
W
13/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia M'gladbach
Borussia Dortmund
2
5
W
07/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Wolfsburg
Borussia Dortmund
0
6
W
28/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bochum
Borussia Dortmund
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s showdown below.
Schalke odds: 37/10 (4.7) – 21.3%
Draw odds: 31/10 (4.1) – 24.4%
Borussia Dortmund odds: 7/10 (1.7) – 58.8%
Schalke have been given little chance of delivering an upset on Saturday by the bookmakers with the likelihood of home win given a probability rating of just 21.3%. Both teams to score meanwhile, can be backed at 3/5 (1.6) and an implied probability of 62.5%, while Dortmund’s Sebastien Haller is the favourite in the anytime goalscorer market at 11/8 (2.38).
Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund lineups and team news for Saturday’s Bundesliga derby match below.
Schalke
Schalke have a lengthening list of absentees which includes Sepp van den Berg, Dominick Drexler, Danny Latza, Thomas Ouwean and Tim Starke, while Eder Balanta, Soichiro Kozuki and Cedric Brunner are all rated as possible doubts. Schalke moved up to 17th spot in the table following their 2-0 win at Bochum last time out.
Predicted Lineup for Schalke: Fahrmann – Brunner, Yoshida, Jentz, Matriciani – Mohr, Kral, Krauß – Zalazar, Bulter, Frey
Borussia Dortmund
As we discussed above, Dortmund will be without three big hitters in the final third in Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi and Youssoufa Moukoko, while Mateu Morey, Abdoulaye Kamara and Julien Duranville are also out of action. Dortmund were dumped out of the Champions League by Chelsea in midweek, though their Bundesliga title tilt is still on track.
Predicted Lineup for Borussia Dortmund: Meyer – Wolf, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro – Can, Reyna, Bellingham, Ozcan, Reus – Haller
Player to Watch – Giovanni Reyna
Giovanni Reyna has been a bit of a peripheral figure at Dortmund this season, though the American attacking midfielder could come into the side with injuries stacking up in his position. The 20-year-old, who has scored five times in the Bundesliga this term, has the talent to make an immediate impact if called upon.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Schalke
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 54 | 71 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 71 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 66 |
| 4 |  Union Berlin | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 62 |
| 5 |  SC Freiburg | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 59 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 50 |
| 7 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 50 |
| 8 |  Wolfsburg | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 49 |
| 9 |  Mainz | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 46 |
| 10 |  Borussia M'gladbach | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 |
| 11 |  Cologne | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | -5 | 42 |
| 12 |  TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -9 | 36 |
| 13 |  Werder Bremen | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -13 | 36 |
| 14 |  Bochum | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | -32 | 35 |
| 15 |  Augsburg | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | -21 | 34 |
| 16 |  VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -12 | 33 |
| 17 | Schalke | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -36 | 31 |
| 18 |  Hertha Berlin | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -27 | 29 |
Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Borussia Dortmund beat Schalke 1-0 when the teams last met back in September
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:30 BST.
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Schalke’s derby meeting with Borussia Dortmund will be shown live on Sky Sports Football on Saturday. Make sure to check out our expert Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund prediction near the top of this preview.
