No home win for the "Spatzen" - neither Ulm nor Schalke are happy with a goalless draw

Schalke 04 had to settle for a 0-0 draw at SSV Ulm 1846 on Saturday in the 2nd Bundesliga, extending their winless streak to four games.

The Royal Blues had the better chances in the first half, but could not find a way past Ulm goalkeeper Martin Hildebrand. The second half was a more even affair, with both teams having chances to win it. However, neither side could find the back of the net, and the game ended in a stalemate.

The draw leaves Schalke in 12th place in the 2nd Bundesliga table, while Ulm remain in 16th place.

Neither team was happy with the result, as both were looking to close the gap on the top six.

Schalke coach Dimitrios Grammozis said: "We are disappointed with the result. We had the better chances in the first half, but we couldn't take them. We need to be more clinical in front of goal."

Ulm coach Thomas Wörle said: "We are also disappointed with the result. We had our chances, but we couldn't take them. We need to be more consistent in our performances."

The goalless draw was a fair result, as both teams had chances to win the game.

Schalke had the better chances in the first half, but Ulm came out stronger in the second half. In the end, neither team deserved to win the game.

The draw leaves both teams in a difficult position in the 2nd Bundesliga table.

Schalke are now winless in four games and are in danger of falling out of the top six. Ulm are also in a difficult position, as they are only one point above the relegation zone.

Both teams will need to improve their form if they want to achieve their goals this season.

Schalke will need to start winning games if they want to challenge for promotion to the Bundesliga. Ulm will need to start picking up points if they want to avoid relegation.