Champions League: FC Schalke 04 vs. Man City team news, starting XIs, predictions, TV, odds

published 20 February 2019

FC Schalke 04 vs. Manchester City

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Charlie Nicholas, Sky Sports: “It’s a stunning draw for Manchester City. It’s not a game they need to force. Schalke will be just trying to stay in the tie as they don’t want to be going to the Etihad behind. Schalke will play on the counter, even though they are at home, and that suits City. The times that Schalke threaten they will then probably be picked off. City have found a ruthless streak again, they look clinical at the moment, and I think they will have too much for Schalke. Prediction: Schalke 1 Man City 3.”

Sports Mole: “Man City, unbeaten in their last seven Champions League games against German opposition, have been handed a favourable last-16 tie as Schalke have been poor this season and tend to struggle at this stage of the competition. The hosts’ impressive defensive record on the continent does at least offer a little hope that they can keep things tight ahead of the return match next month, but City will still fancy their chances of scoring an away goal or two. Prediction: Schalke 0 Man City 2.”