TIPS - Karlsruher SC VS Schalke 04

[(Karlsruher SC) Strength]:
1. Karlsruher SC forward Fabian Schleusener has scored 3 goals in his last 3 matches, showing excellent recent form.
2. Although Karlsruher SC lost 2-3 to FC Kaiserslautern in their last home match, they have won 4 of their last 5 home games, showing generally acceptable home performance.

[(Karlsruher SC) Neutral]:
1. In their last 3 encounters, Karlsruher SC have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, showing evenly matched historical records.

[(Karlsruher SC) Weakness]:
1. Karlsruher SC currently rank 7th in the league standings. Facing league leaders FC Schalke 04, the recently average-performing Karlsruher SC face increased difficulty in securing a win, raising questions about their motivation.
2. Karlsruher SC have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 4 matches, showing average form. In the previous DFB-Pokal second round, they were eliminated 1-3 by Borussia Monchengladbach, failing to advance.
3. Karlsruher SC have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches, with their recent defensive performance being virtually non-existent.
4. Karlsruher SC have lost 2 of their last 3 matches in AH, showing poor ability.

[(Schalke 04) Strength]:
1. FC Schalke 04 currently rank 1st in the 2. Bundesliga standings. Visiting 7th-placed Karlsruher SC away, the strong away-performing FC Schalke 04 have strong desire to earn points and full motivation.
2. FC Schalke 04 forward Moussa Sylla has scored 3 goals in his last 3 matches, demonstrating extremely high recent scoring efficiency.
3. Although FC Schalke 04 lost to SV Darmstadt 98 in the previous DFB-Pokal and were eliminated, they have recorded 5 wins and 2 losses in their last 7 matches, maintaining overall solid form.
4. FC Schalke 04 have recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 10 away matches, showing strong recent away performances.
5. FC Schalke 04 have won 6 of their last 10 matches in AH, showing relatively good recent.

[(Schalke 04) Weakness]:
1. FC Schalke 04 have conceded 8 goals in their last 5 matches, showing relatively poor recent defensive performance.

[Tips]:
Karlsruher SC have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 4 matches, showing average form. The team currently rank 7th in the league standings.

FC Schalke 04 have recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 10 away matches, demonstrating strong recent away performances. They currently rank 1st in the 2. Bundesliga standings.

Considering both teams' recent performances and standings, FC Schalke 04 holdsa psychological advantage.

In conclusion, FC Schalke 04 should be expected more on this trip.

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