FC Schalke 04 – Hamburger SV

Schalke, perched at 10th with four points from a win, a draw and a loss and a modest 3‑4 goal difference, will host a struggling Hamburger side that sit bottom of the table on zero points, three defeats and a bleak 0‑12 tally. The home side’s modest scoring record suggests they will rely on a solid defensive effort to edge out the visitors, who have yet to find the net this campaign. With Schalke’s recent win still fresh, the clash offers Hamburg a chance to snap their losing streak, but the odds heavily favour the hosts in what promises to be a decisive encounter for both teams’ fortunes.