The match of 17th round between VFB Stuttgart и FC Schalke 04 took place at Mercedes Benz Arena on 22 December 2018, Saturday. Referee - DR Felix Brych.
During the last 94 meetings, VFB Stuttgart have won 42 times, there have been 15 draws while FC Schalke 04 have won 37 times. The goal difference is 149-121 in favour of VFB Stuttgart.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (27 January 2018) and ended with the victory of FC Schalke 04 with a score 0-2.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point.
VFB Stuttgart takes the 16th position in the league table with 14 points. This is the 16th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (VFB Stuttgart can score 54 points). The distance from the bottom league record is 4 points. The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 54 points additionally. The goal difference is 11:32. In addition, the VFB Stuttgart offensive line is the worst in the tournament.
FC Schalke 04 takes the 14th position in the league table with 15 points. This is the 16th of 34 team game in the tournament.
FC Schalke 04 has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 54. The distance from the bottom league record is 5 points. The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with FC Schalke 04 and can score 54 points. The goal difference is 17:23.
VFB Stuttgart Stats
The team scored 14 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 8-16. The average number of goals is 0.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.
Sidelined players: H Badstuber, D Aogo, P Maffeo, A Meyer, A Beck, B Pavard, B Ozcan
FC Schalke 04 Stats
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 4 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 10-12. The average number of goals is 1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.9.
Sidelined players: H Mendyl, M Uth, G Burgstaller