Hertha welcome 2. Bundesliga leaders Schalke in a highly-anticipated clash as the table begins to tighten after the winter break. As the capital club head into Saturday's game with a severely-weakened back-line, we predict a 2-0 away win. Hertha sit 6th and have been solid at home, averaging 1.86 points per game with 2.14 goals scored and only 1 goal conceded per match. However, they are missing key defender Toni Leistner due to suspension, with Niklas Kolbe also likely out. Their BTTS rate at home is 43%, while 50% of home games have seen clean sheets, showing a balanced but slightly vulnerable defense.
Die Knappen are leading the chase for automatic Bundesliga promotion and have been dominant at home (3 points per game) but less consistent on the road (1.17 PPG). They are missing several key players, including Bachmann and Heekeren, yet have kept 60% clean sheets overall and average 2 goals per game. Historically, Schalke have dominated head-to-heads, winning 20 of 34 matches, though games tend to be tight, with 50% of all matches under 2.5 goals. Expect a tactical battle with careful defending.
Schalke are leading the H2H record and given their overall consistency, our prediction leans toward Home Win, alongside Under 2.5 and Under 2.5 goals (tight defenses and H2H trends).
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Hertha vs Schalke prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Hertha 0 - 2 Schalke
Hertha vs Schalke Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 130 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferHertha Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlddl | 2.00 |
| Home | wwldl | 1.86 |
| Away | wwd | 2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 57% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.14 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.14 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 43% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.45 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.45 | 1.43 | 1.49 |
Schalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlw | 1.90 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | ldwlw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.50 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.25 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.15 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.01 | 0.81 | 1.14 |
Hertha vs Schalke Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Hertha (26%)
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Schalke (59%)
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