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FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
Sat 31 Aug 2019 · 13:30 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSCBundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Gittelmann
  • Referee Tobias Stieler
  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
  • Referee Markus Schuller

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Hertha BSC H 3–0 W
24 Aug FC Bayern München H 0–3 L
17 Aug Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–0 D
10 Aug SV Drochtersen/Assel A 5–0 W
18 May VfB Stuttgart H 0–0 D
11 May Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug FC Schalke 04 A 0–3 L
25 Aug VfL Wolfsburg H 0–3 L
16 Aug FC Bayern München A 2–2 D
11 Aug VfB Eichstatt 1920 A 5–1 W
18 May Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–5 L
11 May FC Augsburg A 4–3 W

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
79% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as FC Schalke 04 face off against Hertha BSC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The 41-year-old Vedad Ibisevic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Schalke 04 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hertha BSC that had 464 games and scored 445 goals.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Karim Rekik, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' FC Schalke 04 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
  • 38' Magnificent from Niklas Stark! That is 8 goals in 464 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 40' It’s a booking for Hertha BSC player. Vedad Ibisevic gets a Yellow card.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Schalke 04 in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
  • 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Karim Rekik makes it 0-2.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Omar Mascarell is booked for FC Schalke 04 — Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' It is a substitution in Hertha BSC team. Vedad Ibisevic is replaced by Davie Selke on 61 minute.
  • 64' FC Schalke 04 ring the changes. Benito Raman has done his job and it is now time for Suat Serdar to step up.
  • 69' Lukas Klunter has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 464 appearances.
  • 74' Hertha BSC is showing some good football. However, Hertha BSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Hertha BSC team. Dodi Lukebakio is replaced by Mathew Leckie on 76 minute.
  • 81' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Ahmed Kutucu comes on to replace Daniel Caligiuri.
  • 85' Brilliant from the ! Jonjoe Kenny makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 85.
  • 88' Alessandro Schopf has so much to prove this time. He replaces Omar Mascarell on 88 minute.
  • 3-0 the final result. Hertha BSC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: FC Schalke 04 or Hertha BSC 74% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0445% Draw26% Hertha BSC29%
Actual: FC Schalke 04 win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
71%
Draw or Hertha BSC
55%
FC Schalke 04 or Hertha BSC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Schalke 0430% Draw45% Hertha BSC25%
Actual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% 79%
-1 21% 20% 59%
-0.5 41% 59%
+0.5 68% 32%
+1 68% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
27%
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
22%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.