Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig confirmed lineups, starting XI, substitutes and match prediction. See the Bundesliga formations and team news before kick-off.
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue | VELTINS-Arena |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig have been confirmed.
Schalke 04 Starting XI
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI: Loris Karius (GK), Nikola Katic (DC), Hasan Kuruçay (DC), Mertcan Ayhan (DC), Kenan Karaman (MC), Timo Becker (DMR), Vitalie Becker (DML), Adil Aouchiche (MC), Satoshi Tanaka (MC), Hwang Hee-Chan (FW), Junior Adamu (FW)
Substitutes: Dejan Ljubičić, Johannes Siebeking, Edion Gashi, Jean-Paul N'Diaye, Junior Dina Ebimbe, Edin Džeko, Bryan Lasme, Finn Porath, Kevin Müller
RB Leipzig Starting XI
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI: Maarten Vandevoordt (GK), Benjamin Henrichs (DR), Willi Orbán (DC), Castello Lukeba (DC), David Raum (DL), Brajan Gruda (MR), Ezechiel Banzuzi (MC), Neil El Aynaoui (MC), Rocco Reitz (MC), Antonio Nusa (ML), Rômulo (FW)
Substitutes: Ørjan Nyland, Nicolas Seiwald, Johan Bakayoko, Christoph Baumgartner, Ridle Baku, Christopher Nkunku, Tidiam Gomis, Max Finkgräfe, Abdoul Koné
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Immediate Reaction
Schalke 04
Schalke 04 have named a 3-5-2 with Loris Karius in goal and a back three of Nikola Katic, Hasan Kuruçay and Mertcan Ayhan. Timo Becker and Vitalie Becker are listed on the flanks of a five-man midfield, with Hwang Hee-Chan and Junior Adamu leading the attack.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig line up in a 4-5-1 with Maarten Vandevoordt in goal and a back four of Benjamin Henrichs, Willi Orbán, Castello Lukeba and David Raum. Rômulo is the lone striker, supported by Brajan Gruda and Antonio Nusa in wide positions and a central midfield of Ezechiel Banzuzi, Neil El Aynaoui and Rocco Reitz.
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Reactive Bet Builder
The suggested bet builder combines three selections: Over 2.5 total away goals for RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku to record over 3.5 player shots, and Tidiam Gomis to score at any time. Nkunku and Gomis are both named among the RB Leipzig substitutes.
Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
RB Leipzig are favourites to win this Bundesliga fixture.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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