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Schalke 04 before top game: Can the Bielefeld team defeat?
Arminia Bielefeld meets on October 5, 2025 in the 2nd Bundesliga on Schalke 04. Initial in the Schüco-Arena is at 1:30 p.m.
Schalke 04 before top game: Can the Bielefeld team defeat?
On October 5, 2025, Arminia Bielefeld welcomes FC Schalke 04 for the 8th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The game, which is kicked off at 1:30 p.m., promises a lot of tension, because the kickers from Gelsenkirchen are currently in sixth place and could make the leap in third place with a win, possibly even to the top of the table.
Referee Florian Badstübner from Nuremberg will lead the encounter, while the fans gather near the Schüco-Arena in order to support their teams loudly. The constellations show that Bielefeld goes to the field with a high level of use, led by keeper Kersken and striker Grodowski. Schalke, on the other hand, relies on goalkeeper Karius' experience and plays with a stable chain of four.
Personnel challenges
A bitter setback for the Arminen: Stefano Russo, a fixed size in a defensive midfield, fails due to a serious inner ligament injury on the right knee. Russo, who played this season until his injury in all eight competitive games from the start, was most recently replaced in the game against Hannover 96 at half -time, which provided concerned faces. It is expected to be treated conservatively, and surgery is not necessary. Leon Schneider takes his place in the middle of the field.
On the other hand, Schalke 04 can probably fall back on Finn Porath, while Timo Becker is currently not available. Another look at the table shows that the Schalke are in fourth place with 15 points, while Bielefeld, with 10 points so far, stays in eighth place. For the dynamo fans of Schalke, it is also of interest that they have lost the last direct duels against Bielefeld-the two matches in 2020 and 2021 each ended 1-0 for the Bielefeld.
Injury statistics in the 2nd Bundesliga
A look at the current injury statistics in the 2nd Bundesliga shows that injuries can lead to enormous financial losses. For example, knee operations cost an average of 650,000 euros and muscular problems up to 1.5 million euros. These figures illustrate how important early diagnosis and treatment in professional football are. The absence of key players could be crucial for the placement of the teams over the course of the season.
A balanced course of the game between Bielefeld and Schalke is expected. The signs indicate an exciting afternoon in the Schüco-Arena, and both players and fans are ready to give everything to win the game.
For further developments in the game and for the evaluation of the lists as well as the player services, see Ruhr24, Transfermarkt and Transfer market injured players.