FC Schalke 04 host 1. FC Köln in a crucial Bundesliga clash, with the Royal Blues seeking to leapfrog their opponents in the relegation zone. Schalke, fresh from a 2-1 win over Augsburg, has shown signs of improvement, but their defensive struggles have been a concern. Köln, meanwhile, will be looking to stop their three-game losing streak, and star striker Deichmann will be a key player to watch as he faces off against the Schalke defense.