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Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05: lineups

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Schalke 04 13 · 5 points
Mainz 05 8 · 7 points

Predicted lineups Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05

Schalke 04 3-4-2-1
1 Karius
39 Wöber or Becker
25 Katić
4 Kuruçay
8 Gosens
13 Tanaka
23 El Faouzi
17 Gantenbein
19 Karaman
9 Sylla
20 Adamu or Džeko

Predicted lineup for Schalke 04: Karius, Wöber, Katić, Kuruçay, Gosens, Tanaka, El Faouzi, Gantenbein, Karaman, Sylla, Adamu

Mainz 05 3-5-2
1 Schwolow
48 Potulski
3 Gruber
4 Posch
2 Mwene or Nakuzola
5 Martel
6 Sano
10 Amiri
19 Caci
23 Becker
9 Tietz

Predicted lineup for Mainz 05: Schwolow, Potulski, Gruber, Posch, Mwene, Martel, Sano, Amiri, Caci, Becker, Tietz

Schalke 04

Schalke look set to stick with the two changes made against Freiburg: Maximilian Wöber and Adrian Gantenbein both made their first starts of the last five matches that day and should carry on in those roles here. Timo Becker had started four of those games at right-back before appearing as a substitute against Freiburg.

Dejan Ljubicic remains a doubt because of a knee injury and did not feature against Freiburg either. Soufiane El Faouzi and Satoshi Tanaka should continue to pair up through the middle. Robin Gosens and Kenan Karaman provide the goal threat from wide, each with a goal in the last five matches, while Moussa Sylla keeps the central striking role up front.

Mainz 05

Mainz look set to continue with Alexander Schwolow in goal, with Robin Zentner still a doubt because of a hand injury. Schwolow has started three of the last five matches there, most recently against Bayer Leverkusen.

Eric Martel should continue in the side after scoring on his first start against Bayer Leverkusen, ahead of Jae-Sung Lee, who had started four of the previous five games but played only the final twenty minutes that day. Phillip Tietz remains the leading scorer with four goals in his five starts, while Sheraldo Becker and Anthony Caci have each contributed goals and assists.

Injuries and suspensions

Schalke 04

  • Dejan Ljubicic Knee injury Unavailable

Mainz 05

  • Dominik Kohr Foot injury Unavailable
  • Otto Ruoppi Knee injury Unavailable
  • Paul Nebel Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Robin Zentner Hand injury Unavailable
  • Silvan Widmer Knee injury Unavailable
  • Silas Broken shinbone Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Schalke 04

  1. Adil Aouchiche 1 goals 0 assists
  2. Robin Gosens 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Kenan Karaman 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Maximilian Wöber 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Junior Adamu 0 goals 1 assists

Mainz 05

  1. Phillip Tietz 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Sheraldo Becker 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Anthony Caci 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Philipp Mwene 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Kaishu Sano 0 goals 2 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Schalke 04

Player Starts Min. Form
Loris Karius 5/5 450 strong
Soufiane El Faouzi 5/5 450 mixed
Nikola Katić 5/5 436 solid
Hasan Kuruçay 5/5 406 solid
Timo Becker 4/5 343 mixed
Adil Aouchiche 4/5 340 solid
Robin Gosens 4/5 333 mixed
Satoshi Tanaka 4/4 327 mixed

Mainz 05

Player Starts Min. Form
Fabio Gruber 5/5 450 mixed
Phillip Tietz 5/5 450 strong
Nadiem Amiri 5/5 444 solid
Kaishu Sano 5/5 439 solid
Philipp Mwene 5/5 434 solid
Sheraldo Becker 5/5 363 excellent
Stefan Posch 4/4 358 mixed
Anthony Caci 5/5 351 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
0.87 1.90
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score25%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners6.5

Team comparison

S04 home Per match MAI away
1.00 Points 3.00
0.00 Goals for 4.50
0.00 Goals against 1.50
0.87 xG for 1.90
1.68 xG against 1.41
2.0 Corners 4.5
DD Home and away form WW

Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05: head-to-head record

29 previous meetings
17 Schalke 04 7 draws 5 Mainz 05
  • Goals per match2.38
  • Both teams scored38%
  • Over 2.5 goals52%
  • May 2023 Mainz 05 2 - 3 Schalke 04
  • Nov 2022 Schalke 04 1 - 0 Mainz 05
  • Mar 2021 Schalke 04 0 - 0 Mainz 05
  • Nov 2020 Mainz 05 2 - 2 Schalke 04
  • Feb 2020 Mainz 05 0 - 0 Schalke 04
  • Sep 2019 Schalke 04 2 - 1 Mainz 05
  • Feb 2019 Mainz 05 3 - 0 Schalke 04
  • Sep 2018 Schalke 04 1 - 0 Mainz 05
  • Mar 2018 Mainz 05 0 - 1 Schalke 04
  • Oct 2017 Schalke 04 2 - 0 Mainz 05

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Schalke 04 vs Mainz 05 be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Schalke 04 against Mainz 05?

Schalke 04 are without Dejan Ljubicic (knee injury).

Who is unavailable for Mainz 05 against Schalke 04?

Mainz 05 are without Dominik Kohr (foot injury), Otto Ruoppi (knee injury), Paul Nebel (muscle injury), Robin Zentner (hand injury), Silvan Widmer (knee injury) and Silas (broken shinbone).

What formation do Schalke 04 play?

Schalke 04 have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Muslić.

What formation do Mainz 05 play?

Mainz 05 have used a 3-5-2 in 2 of their last 5 matches.

How did the last meeting between Schalke 04 and Mainz 05 finish?

On 5 May 2023, Mainz 05 vs Schalke 04 finished 2-3.

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