TIPS - Arminia Bielefeld VS FC Schalke 04

[(Arminia Bielefeld) Strength]:
1. Arminia Bielefeld center-back Joel Felix scored a goal in the last league match, helping the team take the lead at one point, and also contributed 7 clearances, 3 tackles, and 3 interceptions, showing excellent performance in both offense and defense.
2. Arminia Bielefeld have strong home offensive firepower, scoring 9 goals in 4 league home matches this season, averaging over 2 goals per game, with goals in every match.

[(Arminia Bielefeld) Weakness]:
1. Arminia Bielefeld's key midfielder Marvin Mehlem is suspended for this match due to accumulated yellow cards. Two forwards Jeredy Hilterman, Roberts Uldrikis and midfielder Stefano Russo remain sidelined due to injuries.
2. Arminia Bielefeld lost 1-3 away to Hannover 96 in the last league match, suffering their second consecutive league defeat with poor form.
3. Arminia Bielefeld's defense is full of holes, conceding 9 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
4. Arminia Bielefeld lost 1-3 to SpVgg Greuther Furth in their last league home game, with 2 wins and 2 losses in 4 league home matches this season, showing insufficient home stability.

[(Schalke 04) Strength]:
1. FC Schalke 04 defeated SpVgg Greuther Furth 1-0 at home in the last league match, achieving their second consecutive league win with excellent form.
2. FC Schalke 04's offense has been decent recently, scoring 6 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging 1.2 goals per game.
3. FC Schalke 04 have solid defense, conceding only 4 goals in 7 league matches this season, making them the team with the fewest goals conceded in the 2. Bundesliga.
4. FC Schalke 04 have reliable away performance, currently on a 2-game away winning streak.
5. The two teams have met 15 times previously, with FC Schalke 04 winning 10, drawing 2, and losing 3, showing a clear advantage in head-to-head records.

[(Schalke 04) Weakness]:
1. FC Schalke 04 are currently plagued by injuries. Six players, including defenders Timo Becker and Tomas Kalas, midfielder Max Gruger and forwards Zaid Tchibara, Peter Remmert and Emil Hojlund, are unavailable for this match due to injuries.

[Tips]:
Arminia Bielefeld are in poor form recently, currently on a 2-game losing streak.

The team have significant defensive issues and limited home strength, but their home offensive firepower is quite reliable.

FC Schalke 04 are in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 league matches.

The team performed well both offensively and defensively, and have strong away performance.

Moreover, FC Schalke 04 have a clear historical advantage over Arminia Bielefeld.

So FC Schalke 04 should earn our favor in this away game.

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Schalke 04 (+0/0.5)