Schalke II vs Hannover II tips and predictions

Patience could be key for Schalke II

Another display of the home side's crowd-friendly football could make the difference between the sides during this clash. Viewers could be set to enjoy an avalanche of goals but the match odds look pretty much spot on.

Tread carefully when assessing this one but Schalke II can get a result against Hannover II.

Schalke II have posted some solid wins ahead of this one. The hosts are on a fine streak at home; they've won their last 5 in a row. By contrast, the visitors have been defeated in 3 of their last 4 matches. While they've obviously had different opposition, that doesn't look like the record of a team that has had the right preparation for this.

When they've played at home Schalke II have looked determined. Their recent 5 home matches have seen them averaging an impressive 3.4 goals per game and their determination has been evident all over the field. In defence they have conceded no more than once in 4 of their last 5 home games.

Hannover II haven't been able to maintain a clean sheet for a while. They've conceded at least once in all of their last 20 matches. It's a trend that might have got them the hairdryer treatment and will need improvements ahead of this game.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the first out of the blocks. Most previews are saying that both sides can score as they can both be dangerous in attack. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting on this occasion.