Schalke will host St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga this Saturday in a game that could have massive ramifications in the race for promotion.Mike Buskens’ side need a point to remain in the top two regardless of what happens with other results. A win will seal promotion for the Royal Blues, so we expect an exciting atmosphere at the Veltins Arena come Saturday.St. Pauli need a win to ensure they stay in the hunt for a place in the top three. They are currently three points behind Werder Bremen -- who occupy third -- in the league table, so they need other results to go in their favor.FC St. Pauli English@fcstpauli_EN#Schultz on the game: "It's going to be a gigantic atmosphere, everyone at Schalke is fired up for the game. We aren't going to hide, that's for sure. I have confidence in my team and can see ourselves winning." #fcsp | #s04fcsp193#Schultz on the game: "It's going to be a gigantic atmosphere, everyone at Schalke is fired up for the game. We aren't going to hide, that's for sure. I have confidence in my team and can see ourselves winning." #fcsp | #s04fcsp https://t.co/si6eLeR1xVSchalke’s five-game winning run came to a chastening end against Werder Bremen nearly a fortnight ago, but they bounced back against Sandhausen in the last game with a crucial 2-1 win.St. Pauli only have themselves to blame for their league position as they have been winless in their last five league games and have picked up just three points in the process.Schalke vs St. Pauli Head-to-headSchalke have a head-to-head advantage between the two teams as they have won this fixture eight times. St. Pauli have beaten the Royal Blues just three times. There have been three draws between the two sides.FC Schalke 04@s04_enThomas Ouwejan speaks about his return from injury, the bad tackle on him at Sandhausen and St. Pauli on Saturday #S04 | #S04FCSP191Thomas Ouwejan speaks about his return from injury, the bad tackle on him at Sandhausen and St. Pauli on Saturday ⤵️#S04 | #S04FCSPSt. Pauli beat Schalke 2-1 in the reverse fixture, and will hope for a similar result in the upcoming game.Schalke form guide: W-W-W-L-WSt. Pauli form guide: L-D-D-L-DSchalke vs St. Pauli Team NewsSchalkeThomas Ouwejan came off the bench against Sandhausen, but it remains to be seen if he will start against St. Pauli. Marvin Pieringer is a doubt, having suffered a cheekbone fracture.Injured: Dong-gyeong LeeDoubtful: Michael Langer, Marvin PieringerSuspended: NoneSt. PauliChristopher Avevor, Sebastian Ohlsson, Eric Smith, and Jannes Wieckhoff are unavailable for the clash. Marcel Beifus, Guido Burgstaller and Philipp Ziereis are all doubtful.Injured: Christopher Avevor, Sebastian Ohlsson, Eric Smith, Jannes WieckhoffDoubtful: Marcel Beifus, Guido Burgstaller, Philipp ZiereisSuspended: NoneSchalke vs St. Pauli Predicted LineupsSchalke Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Martin Fraisl; Andreas Vindheim, Mallick Thiaw, Marcin Kaminski, Kerim Calhanoglu; Victor Palsson, Ko Itakura; Dominic Drexler, Marius Bulter, Rodrigo Zalazar; Simon TeroddeSt. Pauli Probable XI (4-3-1-2): Nikola Vasilj; Luca Zander, Jakov Medic, James Lawrence, Leart Paqarada; Jackson Irvine, Afeez Aremu, Marcel Hartel; Daniel-Kofi Kyereh; Lukas Daschner, Maximilian Dittgen$50 Risk-Free Bet + up to $1,000 Deposit Match at DraftKings SBSchalke vs St. Pauli PredictionSt. Pauli will not be at their fittest or strongest due to the COVID-19 outbreak in their camp. It remains to be seen if the aforementioned lineup will even take to the pitch as the players will have had just one day of training under their belt after recovering.Schalke should hence take this opportunity and win the game. We predict a home win and a return to the top-flight for Null Vier.Prediction: Schalke 3-1 St. Pauli