Foul by Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln). Tim Skarke (FC Schalke 04) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 8' Offside, 1. Benno Schmitz tries a through ball, but Dejan Ljubicic is caught offside. 7' Corner, 1. Conceded by Danny Latza. 5' Corner, 1. Conceded by Cédric Brunner. Corner, 1. Conceded by Tom Krauß. 4' Marius Bülter (FC Schalke 04) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 2' Attempt saved. Moritz Jenz (FC Schalke 04) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tim Skarke with a cross.
Meanwhile, they have shipped 44 goals in the Bundesliga goals this season - only Bochum have conceded more. Team News Schalke have a lengthy injury list, with Sebastian Polter, Justin Heekeren, Niklas Tauer and Sepp van den Berg are all sidelined for the hosts. Meanwhile, Alex Kral and Thomas Ouwejan are both doubts due to back and knee injuries respectively. FC Köln Köln will be pleased with their efforts in their opening two games of 2023. After hammering Werder Bremen 7-1 last weekend, Köln battled to a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in midweek. Die Geißböcke looked set to claim a famous victory after Ellyes Skhiri gave his side the lead in the fourth minute, but Joshua Kimmich's long-range strike in the 90th minute ensured the spoils were shared. Köln, who currently sit in 12th position, have won only one of their nine Bundesliga away games this term, and they have failed to win their last six league matches on their travels.
In their first game of 2023, they were beaten 3-0 by Eintracht Frankfurt, and matters only got worse in midweek when they thrashed 6-1 at home by RB Leipzig. Schalke conceded four goals before half time, and although Soichiro Kozuki pulled a goal back, Leipzig went on to add two more to their tally. Schalke have now lost 10 of their last 11 league matches, and they will need to improve at both ends of the pitch if they are to close the gap to safety. Die Königsblauen are currently the lowest scorers in the topflight with 14 goals to their name.
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Their struggles defensively have played a key role in their poor away form, having failed to pick up an away clean sheet in the topflight this season. Ahead of Sunday's contest, Köln can draw inspiration from their recent head-to-head record against Schalke. They are unbeaten in their last nine Bundesliga meetings with Sunday's opponents, winning their last four. Baumgart has confirmed that Timo Hübers will be available after missing the midweek draw against Bayern with a cold. Jan Thielmann is also expected to return to the squad, although Köln are still unable to call upon Kristian Pedersen, Luca Kilian, Mark Uth, Florian Dietz and Sebastian Andersson.
Schalke 04 vs. FC Köln preview: Can Die Geißböcke end winless away run? Bundesliga News By Ben Sully @SullyBen After failing to win any of their last six away league games, FC Köln will attempt to end their poor run of away form when they face a struggling Schalke side on Sunday. Steffen Baumgart. Schalke 04 Schalke have a mountain to climb if they are to avoid relegation this season. They are currently bottom of the Bundesliga table with only nine points to their name from 17 games, leaving them seven points adrift from safety.
Schalke 04 vs 1. Koln H2H
%competition_name% (Sky Sports)24' Foul by Mathias Olesen (1. FC Köln). 24' Tom Krauß (FC Schalke 04) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 23' Attempt blocked. Danny Latza (FC Schalke 04) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. 19' Foul by Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln). Simon Terodde (FC Schalke 04) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 17' Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Cédric Brunner (FC Schalke 04). Attempt missed. Simon Terodde (FC Schalke 04) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. 12' Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Simon Terodde (FC Schalke 04). 10' Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Soichiro Kozuki. 9' Davie Selke (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Maya Yoshida (FC Schalke 04).
In their first game of 2023, they were beaten 3-0 by Eintracht Frankfurt, and matters only got worse in midweek when they thrashed 6-1 at home by RB Leipzig. Schalke conceded four goals before half time, and although Soichiro Kozuki pulled a goal back, Leipzig went on to add two more to their tally. Schalke have now lost 10 of their last 11 league matches, and they will need to improve at both ends of the pitch if they are to close the gap to safety. Die Königsblauen are currently the lowest scorers in the topflight with 14 goals to their name.
Schalke 04 vs. FC Köln preview: Can Die Geißböcke end winless away run? Bundesliga News By Ben Sully @SullyBen After failing to win any of their last six away league games, FC Köln will attempt to end their poor run of away form when they face a struggling Schalke side on Sunday. Steffen Baumgart. Schalke 04 Schalke have a mountain to climb if they are to avoid relegation this season. They are currently bottom of the Bundesliga table with only nine points to their name from 17 games, leaving them seven points adrift from safety.
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