Schalke 04's Home Fortress
When it comes to home advantage, few teams in the 2. Bundesliga can boast a record as formidable as Schalke 04's. With four successive home wins and an impressive home record of 6-0-1 this season, Schalke has turned their stadium into a fortress. Historically, Schalke has dominated 1 FC Nuremberg at home, winning 13 out of the last 19 encounters. The last time Nuremberg tasted victory at Schalke's ground was back in 1993, a testament to Schalke's enduring home strength.
Recent Developments and Key Players
Schalke's recent signing of goalkeeper Loris Karius adds depth and experience to their squad. Although Karius is yet to make his debut, his presence could bolster the team's defensive confidence. Schalke's attack is spearheaded by Kenan Karaman, who has netted 13 goals this season, supported by the creative play of Soufiane El Faouzi, who leads the team in assists. Schalke's ability to score late in matches, with 35% of their goals coming between the 76th and 90th minutes, could be crucial in breaking down Nuremberg's defense.
Nuremberg's Inconsistent Form
1 FC Nuremberg, under the new management of Miroslav Klose, has shown flashes of brilliance but remains inconsistent. Their recent 3-1 loss to Schalke highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. Despite this, Nuremberg has the potential to score, with Tzimas leading their attack with 11 goals. However, their away form is shaky, having failed to score in 2 of their 7 away matches this season.
Head-to-Head and Tactical Insights
The most common result between these two teams is 2-1, a scoreline that has occurred five times. Schalke tends to score 1.6 goals per match against Nuremberg, while Nuremberg averages 1.2 goals against Schalke. With both teams having a tendency to score late, this match could see goals from both sides. Schalke's ability to capitalize on home advantage and Nuremberg's inconsistent form make Schalke the favorites for this encounter.
In conclusion, given Schalke's strong home record and Nuremberg's inconsistent performances, the prediction leans towards a home win with both teams likely to score.
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