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Schalke 04 Prepares to Host League-Leader Hamburg in Key 2. Bundesliga Match

Both teams aim to rebound from recent losses as Schalke pushes for safety and Hamburg eyes promotion.

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Overview

  • Schalke 04 will face Hamburger SV on Saturday at 20:30 CET in Gelsenkirchen, with the match broadcast on Sky and Sport1.
  • Hamburg leads the 2. Bundesliga table, five points clear of the relegation playoff zone, while Schalke sits 11th, three points shy of the 40-point safety benchmark.
  • Schalke coach Kees van Wonderen expressed confidence in his team's ability to challenge the league leaders, despite their recent 0:2 loss to Jahn Regensburg.
  • Hamburg also seeks to recover after a surprising 2:4 home defeat against relegation-threatened Eintracht Braunschweig last weekend.
  • Van Wonderen emphasized the importance of fan support and acknowledged their frustration following Schalke's inconsistent performances this season.