| Schalke has been waiting for a win for eight league games and they are very close to lose their European spot place for the next season. Augsburg hopes are related with the new head coach Heiko Herrlich, who is now allowed to sit on the coaching bench for the first time. Schalke 04 have 37 points before the 27th matchday. This puts the Royal Blues in 8th place, two points behind the Europa League zone. With 27 points the guests are currently sitting take the 14th place, four points ahead of the relegation zone. They are with the third weakest defense in the league. The home side have to cope without Todibo, Harit, Mascarell and Stambouli. Kabak could return to the squad. |
