Schalke v Nurnberg predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Schalke v Nurnberg predictions Bundesliga, Germany	27/10/2012 15:30	full time result	Schalke win	1.33	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Ian

SCHALKE v NURNBERG PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Schalke have made an excellent start to the season and are currently third after losing just one of eight matches. Those games have produced 25 goals so the average is slightly more than three but exactly three for home games of which Shalke have lost one from four. Nurnberg have already won two matches away from home this season, scoring five goals in four matches. They have conceded four more resulting in an average of 3.5 goals per game on the road.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Schalke rely on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar for their main goals output. The Dutch striker had a poor Euro 2012 but has already scored three league goals this season. His team had over 65% of possession at home to Wolfsburg recently. They will probably have to settle for less in this game but they should still have a greater share of ball and create plenty of chances, with Huntelaar expected to score. Nurnberg do not have a dominant goalscorer in their side and the seven league goals registered have been scored by different players. Hiroshi Kiyotake is their most influential player in midfield.

SCHALKE - NURNBERG PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

This is another home banker on the weekend schedule. Schalke usually beat teams of the ability of Nurnberg at home and a relatively easy home win is anticipated. Schalke’s home form and Nurnberg’s results away from home this season to date point to a home win. The teams Nurnberg have beaten on the road this season are not at Schalke’s level while that side have beaten teams at home above Nurnberg in the current standings.

Back Schalke at 1.33 with William Hill.

SCHALKE - NURNBERG PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

With a home win anticipated we have to consider the margin of victory for Schalke. They have conceded three goals at home this season but the scorers have been better sides than Nurnberg. That side will struggle to score on current form so Schalke to win to nil makes some appeal. Schalke are unlikely to settle for a narrow win so are expected to continue to push forward even after a lead has been established and win by more than one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports go 1.93 Schalke -1.5.

SCHALKE - NURNBERG PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

The key issues in deciding whether to back more than two goals is the likelihood of Nurnberg scoring or Schalke winning by more than two goals. The probability of either eventuality is high enough to make backing over 2.5 goals the recommended bet. The most relevant scoring statistics for both sides suggest that Schalke will score at least two which then means it is not a concern if Nurnberg fail to register.

Take 1.53 with Stan James for over 2.5 goals.