Dominick Drexler is suspended for two games after his red card last Sunday. Free agent Jordan Larsson has signed on, son of the slightly more famous Henrik Larsson, formerly of Celtic and Manchester United. Simon Terrode and Danny Latza both are set to return to the squad. Marvin Freidrich has recovered from a thigh injury. Captain Lars Stindl is out with a thigh injury, but Hannes Wolf is over a muscle injury. Jordan Beyer and Manu Koné could both make the squad, but have been battling injuries.
Schalke have failed to win 32 of their last 35 matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Schalke's last 10 home games (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Borussia M.Gladbach's last 6 games (Bundesliga). Borussia M.Gladbach are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Schalke in all competitions. Borussia M.Gladbach are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches (Bundesliga).
New coach Daniel Farke started with a bang with a 3-1 win and will be confident of keeping the run going at promoted Schalke. Porous at the back last term, Gladbach conceded 61 goals, the third worst record in the division. Gladbach can get galloping early on in their campaign with a second straight win and nick the points. 1:2
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