Manchester City vs FC Schalke 04
City won at Gelsenkirchen, in the first hand of this dispute in the optimal Champions League, with 3-2. In the last championship match, City defeated Watford 3-1.
Schalke comes after a defeat in the Bundesliga in Bremen with 4-2. Recently Schalke managed to score in Munich, where he was defeated by Bayern 3-1.
City comes after a series of 9 consecutive wins. Schalke has 5 defeats and a draw in the last 6 games.
City has important defenses absent. Central midfielder Fernandinho and Otamendi central defender are suspended. Another central defender, Laporte, is injured. It is very possible that John Stones can not play in the center of defense, not having the necessary pace after a longer absence. It is also possible to absent Fabian Delph, who could have played in the left wing of the defense. Under these circumstances, Danilo could play the right wing, and the right-wing defender, Walker, could play in the center with Kompany. On the left, the defender could be Zincenko.
Schalke will rely on the Swiss Embolo, the author of a double in the last match in Bremen. There will be the versatile American McKennie and Burgstaller.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 2.50