Bor. M'Gladbach - FC Schalke 04

An important match ahead, both teams fight for an European Spot therefore they should not lose. Home side is in though with EL-Places and maybe CL is also possible if they win against Schalke. With 44 Points they are in a good position right now but they should not lose more Points above all on the road they had two matches without getting a Point. They played well in Wolfsburg but where not able to use one of their great opportunities to begin of the match, normally they should have been up 1,2-0 already but it comes as always if you missed, they fall behind after a lucky goal which was reflected from Galdbach defender Brouwers where keeper ter Stegen had no chance. After the break they tried a lot and they get rewarded with the equalizer from Mlapa. But a few minutes later a big mistake from keeper ter Stegen destroyed all and they were not able to bounce back again. Therefore they lose in the end 1-3. After that lose they are under huge pressure again at their home match against Schalke. It looks more and more that Favre changed his system and he let them play much more offensive and attack earlier. This said all he wants to reach EL again this season.

Although Schalke is in an excellent Position for fourth place who is very important for them they have a lot of trouble about the Coach Position for next season. Some said that they are agree with Effenberg as new coach while actual Coach Keller has the information that he is on the sideline if he reach fourth place. So it is only an act at Schalke again. Nevertheless an important player is back with Huntelaar who scored already 3 against Hamburg on weekend and lead them to the win. They are 3 points ahead of 5^th place and can go a bit more relaxed in the upcoming matches. Despite their advantage they should be mindful as they had not the best result in the past away matches. They played well to beginning of those matches like Nürnberg, Frankfurt and so on but forgot to score or missed a lot and in the end they have to travel home with empty hands. I am sure that Coach Keller point out this and advise what they can do better. Not available that he can help here is wing Farfan who is not ready 100% and should be out again.

Overall an important match for both, both must win here but Gladbach much more as Schalke who are in a better position. So it can be that Gladbach must come out and fire from all guns, this can maybe put Schalke on counter attacks but what I saw in the past away matches from them they try to control the match and they did it well but the only thing who were missed and is very important in football were goals. So, I expect a very close match were both try for the win but if it ends up in a draw it is not bad for both either. Also I do not understand why Gladbach got a positive HC here who is very strong in Borussia Park while Schalke won not much on the road. So I have to go for the home side here.  

Recommend Bet: Bor. M'GLadbach AHC +0,5 @ 1,85 (3 Units)