Schalke 04
If Benedikt Höwedes does not recover from a hand injury in time, Roman Neustädter will start at centre-back.
Junior Caicara and the more defensive-minded Sascha Riether both have a chance of starting at right-back.
Sead Kolasinac, Kaan Ayhan and Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg are all options to replace the suspended Johannes Geis in central midfield.
Bayern Munich
Javi Martínez, Mehdi Benatia and Holger Badstuber compete for a spot at centre-back.
Joshua Kimmich is the first option in central midfield should Arturo Vidal drop to the bench following international duty.
Douglas Costa could miss out on the starting XI because of the same reason and be replaced by Kingsley Coman.
Match Facts
Bayern have won 12 of their last 13 matches in the Bundesliga. Bayern win 1.25
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Bayern's last 12 games in the Bundesliga. Over 2.5 goals 1.44
Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 13 matches in the Bundesliga. Over 1.5 goals 1.13
Bayern have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches in the Bundesliga. Bayern win or draw 1.07
Bayern are undefeated in their last 10 matches against Schalke in all competitions. Bayern win or draw 1.07
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Prediction
Schalke are without a win in three straight matches, but put in a spirited performance in the derby against Dortmund a fortnight ago. They have to improve their defensive oragnisation against Bayern.
Bayern are in strong form and sit five points ahead of Dortmund at the top of the table. They will be hoping all of their players return from international duty in good condition.
Expect Bayern to dominate from the outset.
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