Bundesliga 2022-23: Schalke vs Borussia Dortmund: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

BVB take on The Royal Blues in The Revierderby at Veltins-Arena to go again to the top spot in the German league.

The Revierderby is a football rivalry between two of the most successful clubs in German football: Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund. These two clubs are located in the Ruhr area of Germany, which is one of the most densely populated regions in the country. The rivalry between these two clubs began in 1925 when Schalke and Dortmund met for the first time in a friendly match. Since then, they have played each other over 150 times in various competitions, including the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal, and the UEFA Champions League.

This local derby has a rich history and has produced some of the most memorable moments in German football history. The fans of both teams are passionate and loyal, and the quality of football on display is usually top-notch. Whether you are a fan of Schalke or Dortmund or just a lover of football, the Revierderby is a spectacle that should not be missed.

Kick-off:

Saturday, 11-03-2023; 5:30 PM (GMT)

Saturday, 11-03-2023; 11:00 PM (IST)

Schalke form (all competition): W-W-D-D-D

Dortmund form (all competition): L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Schalke: Marius Bulter

In 16 appearances, the 29-year-old has managed to score 5 goals for FC Schalke. The FC Schalke team's second-highest goal attempt total belongs to Marius. He tops the FC Schalke team's statistics for assist shots on goal. He has started 15 of Schalke's 16 games, and he will start against Borussia Dortmund. He will be a key player in providing assists as well as goals in order to keep his team's winning streak going on after an upsetting match Dortmund had in the UCL.

Dortmund: Sebastien Haller

Despite only 2 goals for Dortmund this season for Haller, he still poses a big threat as a striker for BVB.

Haller is known for his physicality, aerial ability, and clinical finishing. He has been praised for his ability to hold up the ball and bring his teammates into play, as well as his skill in scoring a variety of goals, from headers to volleys to long-range strikes. Overall, Sebastien Haller is a talented striker who has proven himself in the Eredivisie as well and would be key to watch.

Match Facts

• This will be Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04's 100th Bundesliga match (37 BVB wins, 32 S04 wins, D30). The last four Revierderbies have all been won by Dortmund.
• In the Bundesliga, Schalke's 4-0 loss against Dortmund in the February 2021 Revierderby was the team's joint-heaviest home loss.
• A new record for Borussia Dortmund to begin a calendar year, they have won all eight of their Bundesliga games thus far in 2023.

Team News and Injury update

It is evident for Schalke, who will be without Ouwejan and Van Der Berg due to their individual injuries. Also, forward Skarke won't be expected to start for the Royal Blues. Due to injuries, Dortmund will be without midfielder Morey and youngster Moukoko. Another talent whose situation is up for debate is the lighting fast-forward Adeyemi.

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches: 99

FC Schalke: 32

Drawn: 30

Dortmund: 37

Predicted Line-up

FC Schalke predicted lineup:

Schwolow ,Brunner, Yoshida, Matriciani, Uronen, Krauss, Latza,Kozuki, Drexler, Marius Bulter, Terodde

Dortmund predicted lineup:

 Kobel; Wolf, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Can; Brandt, Bellingham, Reus, Bynoe-Gittens; Haller

Match Prediction

A reason why the Revierderby is special is because of the quality of football that is on display. Both Schalke and Dortmund have a history of producing talented players and playing attractive football. When these two teams meet, it is usually a high-scoring and entertaining game, with plenty of drama and excitement. The Revierderby has produced some of the most memorable moments in German football history, such as Dortmund's 4-4 comeback in 2017 and Schalke's 2-0 victory in the 2012 DFB-Pokal semifinal.

For one, it is a local derby, which means that the two teams are located close to each other and have a deep-rooted rivalry that goes beyond just football. Dortmund due to their convincing performance in the league are the favourites to win this one.

Prediction: Schalke 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund

Telecast Details

India: SonyLiv, JioTV

USA: ESPN+

UK: Sky Sports Network

Nigeria: 254 DT, Canal+ Sport