Maribor - Schalke 04 preview
As Sporting will have a lot of problems staying undefeated against Chelsea, Schalke have every right to hope for a spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League. But, for that, they need a win over Maribor.
Maribor made a few good results this season and surprised many people. They don’t have a chance to get to the knockout round of the Champions League, but with a win over Schalke, they would get to the UEFA Europa League.
Schalke are without a doubt a much better team than Maribor. They will definitely be motivated to win this game as it could lift them up to the 2nd place. When they played against Maribor in Germany, the result was 1-1. That result tells them that they need to be very careful on Wednesday.
Maribor - Schalke 04 match facts to help with online betting
Maribor haven't won their last 5 matches in UEFA Champions League.
Last 3 home matches of Maribor have ended in a draw in UEFA Champions League.
Maribor have scored at least one goal in their last 5 home matches in UEFA Champions League.
Maribor have conceded at least one goal in their last 3 home matches in UEFA Champions League.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Maribor's last 9 home matches in UEFA Champions League.
Schalke 04 have conceded at least one goal in their last 7 matches in UEFA Champions League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Schalke 04's last 3 matches in UEFA Champions League.
Schalke 04 haven't won their last 5 away matches in UEFA Champions League.
Maribor - Schalke 04 Prediction
As every game this round, this one too, seems a very difficult to predict. Still, Schalke seem as a stronger team, capable of winning this.