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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.
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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.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70%
AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x257%O/U43%BTTS43%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google68%
AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google70%
AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
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Team recent
Hertha BSC Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Arminia Bielefeld | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 3 - 3 | |||||
HOME | 1. FC Magdeburg | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Holstein Kiel | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Eintracht Braunschweig | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Dynamo Dresden | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | VfL Bochum | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Preußen Münster | 2 - 1 |
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 Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Eintracht Braunschweig | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | 1. FC Nürnberg | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Preußen Münster | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | SV Elversberg | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Karlsruher SC | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | SV Darmstadt 98 | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Hannover 96 | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Arminia Bielefeld | 2 - 1 |
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.
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Lineups
Hertha BSC
(4-2-3-1)
FC Schalke 04
(3-4-2-1)
Injuries / suspensions
Hertha BSC Injuries / suspensions
FC Schalke 04 Injuries / suspensions
