The Bundesliga returns on Saturday afternoon with one of the season's biggest fixtures as Schalke visit Borussia Dortmund in the Rivierderby.
Lucien Favre's side will be aiming to hit the ground running with a victory and prior to the suspension of the campaign, Dortmund had been in strong domestic form winning seven of the last eight games.
The hosts sit second in the table four points behind leaders Bayern Munich, while Schalke are sixth having seen their early season promise disappear following a run of just one win in 10 matches.
Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke Latest odds
The last meeting between these sides ended goalless back in October and another draw is offered at 10/3 (4.33) with bet365.
Dortmund, however, have the best home record in the German top flight, with no side having scored more goals and conceded fewer in front of their own fans than Favre's men.
The hosts are priced at 1/2 (1.50) to record their 10th home win of the season with Schalke available at 5/1 (6.00).
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Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke Team News
The hosts are missing are number of players with Marco Reus, Emre Can, Axel Witsel, Nico Schulz and Dan-Axel Zagadou all unavailable.
However, Dortmund should be able to call upon of the services of both Jadon Sancho and Achraf Hakimi, both of whom were doubts earlier in the week with knocks.
The visitors, for their part, are without capatain Omar Mascarell as well as Ozan Kabak.
Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke Preview
Without doubt one of the fiercest rivalries in Germany, this weekend's clash will of course be behind closed doors meaning there will be none of the raucous intensity traditionally associated with a match between these two sides.
It remains to be seen how the players will react to the "new normal" of contesting games without fans, and also at what level of fitness the teams are at after more than two months without a competitive match.
It is likely that the players will take a while to find their rhythm and, to that end, opposing a high-scoring start to the game could make plenty of sense.
Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke Tips and Precitions
No goal before 26 minutes is priced at 5/6 (1.83) and looks a logical option given the circumstances, while there could also be some interest in backing under 0.5 first-half goals at 12/5 (3.40).
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No goal before 26 minutes at 5/6 (1.83) for a 1.5pt stake with bet365
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