TIPS - Hannover 96 VS FC Schalke 04

[(Hannover 96) Strength]:
1. Hannover 96 currently have 17 points and rank 5th in the standings, with only a narrow gap from the promotion play-offs zone, showing strong intent to secure points.
2. Hannover 96 recently won a friendly match 2-1 against Hallescher FC, performing well.
3. Hannover 96 have won both of their last two home matches, indicating good home form.
4. In last season's two league encounters, Hannover 96 defeated FC Schalke 04 both home and away.

[(Hannover 96) Neutral]:
1. In the most recent league match, Hannover 96 drew 2-2 away against SpVgg Greuther Furth, showing average league form.

[(Hannover 96) Weakness]:
1. Hannover 96 have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, revealing defensive vulnerabilities.
2. Hannover 96 have lost their last two consecutive matches in AH, showing a decline in recent trends.

[(Schalke 04) Strength]:
1. In the most recent league match, FC Schalke 04 defeated Arminia Bielefeld 2-1, continuing their winning streak in the league.
2. FC Schalke 04 have a record of 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 away league matches this season, showing solid away performance.
3. FC Schalke 04 have won 3 of their last 4 matches in AH, indicating positive trends.

[(Schalke 04) Neutral]:
1. After 8 league matches this season, FC Schalke 04 have a record of 6 wins and 2 losses, with no draws, indicating a strong ability to decide matches.
2. FC Schalke 04 have ended their last two consecutive matches with OVER, making this match worth watching for Over/Under.

[(Schalke 04) Weakness]:
1. FC Schalke 04 recently lost a friendly match 2-3 against Bohemians, performing poorly.

[Tips]:
Hannover 96 recently won a friendly match, but their league performance has been inconsistent.

However, Hannover 96 are playing at home in this match, and their recent home form has been quite good.

FC Schalke 04 had a strong start to the season, but in head-to-head encounters, FC Schalke 04 have a clear disadvantage.

Therefore, we should go for Hannover 96 this time.

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