FC Schalke 04 aims to rebound from a five-match winless streak as they host Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who are seeking to extend their three-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen's prolific striker, Florian Wirtz, will be crucial in determining the outcome, while Schalke's defense will need to be at its best to contain the visitor's attacking threat. A victory for Schalke could move them off the bottom of the table.