The Schalke goes hunting for the company that, at least on paper, looks really complicated. The Germans came in the round of sixteen, closing their grouping behind the Port in second place, but doing better than Galaatasaray vs Lokomotiv Moscow. The formation of Domenico Tedesco is not shining this season in the Bundesliga, with Burgstaller and his companions who last Saturday drew 0-0 against Freiburg remaining in the slums.
On the other hand, Manchester City is engaged on several fronts. In the Premier League is a close fight with Liverpool for the title and a duel that will most likely be decided on the wool thread. Citizens will play the final of the EFL Cup against Chelsea on February 24th, and last Saturday they took the pass to the FA Cup quarter-finals, overcoming the Newport 4-1. In the Champions League the formation of Guardiola has instead won its own qualifying group, in front of Lyon.
Here is a look at the previous officers between Schalke and Manchester City. In April 1970, Manchester City eliminated Schalke in the Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final with a total score of 5-2. The last challenge between the two teams is the one in the UEFA Cup in the 2008/09 group stage with a 2-0 victory away from the Citizens.
Manchester City is clearly favored to bring home the qualification. The challenge of Gelsenchirken is not so easy, since the Schalke will do everything in front of the home crowd to limit the damage.
Our Prediction: Yes
Odds: 2.00