Schalke can sniff an upset in Cologne

Bundesliga
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Monchengladbach v Leipzig2.30pm
Surprise package Leipzig have just lost their way a little bit and last week's 3-0 hammering at home to Hamburg was most unexpected.

However, their last two away defeats need to be put into perspective as they came at Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and there is enough talent in the ranks for the high-flying visitors to provide Monchengladbach with a stern test at Borussia Park.

Recommendation
Both teams to score
1pt 13-16 188Bet

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Key stat
There has been a first-half goal in Leipzig's last 11 matches

Cologne v Schalke4.30pm
Cologne's unlikely push for a Champions League spot has predictably stuttered in recent weeks with two wins in ten games, and those successes came against bottom club Darmstadt and Wolfsburg when a late penalty was needed to snatch a barely deserved victory.

Schalke need to recover from playing in the Europa League but they were easy 3-0 winners at PAOK on Thursday and have enough quality to leave Cologne with a positive result despite being underdogs.

Recommendation
Schalke +0.25 on Asian handicap
1pt 10-13 188Bet

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Key stat
Schalke have scored in ten of their last 12 away games