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Germany 2. Bundesliga

Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04

Match Events

L. Schuler

34'

K. Eichhorn

45'

72'

H. Kurucay

L. Gechter

72'

88'

S. El-Faouzi

M. Cuisance

88'

Preview

Hertha BSC vs Schalke 04: Tight 2. Bundesliga Encounter Expected

In a clash between two sides with contrasting recent form, Hertha BSC host Schalke 04 in what promises to be a closely fought 2. Bundesliga encounter. The hosts are on a winless streak across their last three outings, while Schalke have been dominant at home recently, though their away form has been more mixed.

This match could be defined by Schalke's ability to impose their strong defensive structure, having conceded very few goals all season. Hertha's recent struggles to score at home suggest they may find it difficult to break down a resolute Schalke side. The visitors' possession has increased in their last three games, but their home games have seen them dominate possession less. Hertha's slightly higher possession at home might allow them to dictate the rhythm if Schalke are content to play on the counter.

Team statistics

Germany 2. Bundesliga

Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04

Matches played

8 - 4 - 5

Results

12 - 1 - 4

47.1%

Win %

70.6%

1.2

Goals scored

1.3

0.9

Goals conceded

0.6

3.9

Shots on target

4.5

5.4

Shots off target

5.4

2.8

Blocked shots

2.6

47.5

Ball possession

41.9

80.1

Pass accuracy

68.4

13.8

Fouls

13.7

3.4

Goalkeeper saves

1.8

2.6

Yellow cards

2.8

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• FC Schalke 04 boast an impressive 87.5% win rate at home but have a more modest 55.6% win rate away.
• Hertha BSC's home scoring average stands at a low 0.8 goals per game this season.
• FC Schalke 04 have the second-best defensive record in the league, conceding just 0.6 goals per game overall.

AI Prediction

While Schalke have been dominant at home, their away form is less convincing, and Hertha are a tough opponent on their own turf. Hertha's recent lack of goals against their home form, coupled with Schalke's overall defensive solidity, points towards a tight, low-scoring affair. The odds suggest a relatively balanced match, and a draw feels like the most pragmatic outcome given the defensive strengths on display.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

60%

O/U

40%

BTTS

43%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)

by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

70%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

2. Bundesliga H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/1/2025	Hertha BSC	L 1 - 2 W	FC Schalke 04 HOME	O	Y
3/8/2025	HOME Hertha BSC	L 1 - 2 W	FC Schalke 04	O	Y
10/5/2024	Hertha BSC	D 2 - 2 D	FC Schalke 04 HOME	O	Y
3/17/2024	HOME Hertha BSC	W 5 - 2 L	FC Schalke 04	O	Y
10/8/2023	Hertha BSC	W 2 - 1 L	FC Schalke 04 HOME	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Hertha BSC

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Arminia Bielefeld	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	3 - 3	D	O	Y	N
HOME	1. FC Magdeburg	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	Holstein Kiel	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Eintracht Braunschweig	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	1. FC Kaiserslautern	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Dynamo Dresden	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Fortuna Düsseldorf	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	VfL Bochum	2 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Preußen Münster	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y

Hertha BSC have endured a difficult recent spell, failing to secure a victory in their last three matches, with two draws and a loss. Despite this dip, their overall season record is respectable, boasting a 47.1% win rate. At home, they've managed a 44.4% win percentage, though their scoring rate drops to just 0.8 goals per game, mirroring their recent struggles to find the net. Their possession stats are fairly balanced, but a slight recent increase suggests they might try to control the game more.

FC Schalke 04

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Eintracht Braunschweig	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	1. FC Nürnberg	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Fortuna Düsseldorf	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	SC Paderborn 07	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Preußen Münster	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	SV Elversberg	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Karlsruher SC	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	SV Darmstadt 98	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Hannover 96	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Arminia Bielefeld	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N

FC Schalke 04 present a sterner test, particularly given their commanding 87.5% win rate in home fixtures this season. However, their away form is less imposing, with a 55.6% win rate but also a concerning 33.3% loss rate. Their overall scoring record is consistent at 1.3 goals per game, and defensively they have been very solid, conceding only 0.6 goals on average across the season. Their recent away form shows an uptick in shots and goals, but their last outing saw them concede three goals while scoring just one.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.5

DRAW

3.2

AWAY

2.88

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

2.05

UNDER

1.75

BTTS

YES

1.8

1.91

Lineups

Hertha BSC

(4-2-3-1)

Marius Gersbeck

Michał Karbownik

Márton Dárdai

Linus Gechter

Deyovaisio Zeefuik

Paul Seguin

Kennet Eichhorn

Marten Winkler

Michaël Cuisance

Maurice Krattenmacher

Jan Luca Schuler

Moussa Sylla

Amin Younes

Kenan Karaman

Vitalie Becker

Ron Schallenberg

Soufiane El-Faouzi

Mika Wallentowitz

Hasan Kuruçay

Nikola Katić

Timo Becker

Loris Karius

FC Schalke 04

(3-4-2-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Hertha BSC

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

FC Schalke 04

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
T. Kalas	Contusion	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

League table

Germany 2. Bundesliga

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
2. Bundesliga
1	FC Schalke 04	17	12	1	4	22	10	12	37	LWWWD
2	SV Elversberg	17	10	4	3	31	15	16	34	DWWDW
3	SV Darmstadt 98	17	9	6	2	29	17	12	33	DWWDW
4	SC Paderborn 07	17	10	3	4	28	18	10	33	DWLLL
5	Hannover 96	17	8	5	4	30	22	8	29	LDDWW
6	Hertha BSC	17	8	4	5	21	16	5	28	DDLWW
7	1. FC Kaiserslautern	17	8	3	6	29	21	8	27	LDWLW
8	1. FC Nürnberg	17	6	4	7	19	23	-4	22	WLDLW
9	Karlsruher SC	17	6	4	7	25	33	-8	22	DLLLL
10	VfL Bochum	17	6	3	8	23	22	1	21	DDWWL
11	Holstein Kiel	17	5	5	7	20	22	-2	20	WDDLL
12	Preußen Münster	17	5	5	7	22	26	-4	20	DLDWD
13	Eintracht Braunschweig	17	6	2	9	20	29	-9	20	WWDWL
14	Arminia Bielefeld	17	5	4	8	27	24	3	19	DDLLL
15	1. FC Magdeburg	17	5	2	10	21	29	-8	17	WDWWL
16	Fortuna Düsseldorf	17	5	2	10	15	27	-12	17	WLLLW
17	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	17	4	3	10	26	44	-18	15	LDDLL
18	Dynamo Dresden	17	3	4	10	24	34	-10	13	LLLWW

Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Hertha BSC vs Schalke 04: Tight 2. Bundesliga Encounter Expected

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Hertha BSC Team recent

FC Schalke 04 Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04

Injuries / suspensions

Hertha BSC Injuries / suspensions

FC Schalke 04 Injuries / suspensions

League table