# FC Schalke 04 predicted lineup vs Union Berlin

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FC Schalke 04 are without Schallenberg away at Union Berlin in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches is: Karius in goal, a back four of Becker, Katić, Kuruçay and Becker, and Sylla leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

## The XI

1. GK: [Karius](https://starting11.com/player/karius)
2. DEF: [Becker](https://starting11.com/player/becker-0977)
3. DEF: [Katić](https://starting11.com/player/katic)
4. DEF: [Kuruçay](https://starting11.com/player/kurucay)
5. DEF: [Becker](https://starting11.com/player/vitalie-becker)
6. MID: [El-Faouzi](https://starting11.com/player/el-faouzi)
7. MID: [Ljubičić](https://starting11.com/player/dejan-ljubicic)
8. MID: [Aouchiche](https://starting11.com/player/aouchiche)
9. MID: [Ebimbe](https://starting11.com/player/dina-ebimbe)
10. MID: [Schallenberg](https://starting11.com/player/schallenberg) (suspended)
11. FWD: [Sylla](https://starting11.com/player/sylla-115)

## Team news

- Unavailable: Schallenberg (Suspended).
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 4 of the last 5 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 80% of matches.
- Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for FC Schalke 04, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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