FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC — 2. Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 34 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Bauer
- Assistant 1 Luca Schlosser
- Assistant 2 Felix Wagner (Germany)
12 games this season
🟨 0.3/game
⚽ 3.2 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | SC Preussen Munster | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 3–5 | L |
| 13 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 4–3 | W |
| 24 Aug | SSV Jahn Regensburg | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Schalke 04 | Hertha BSC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #7 |
| 70 | Points | 51 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 21 / 7 / 6 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 11 |
| 50 | Scored | 47 |
| 31 | Conceded | 44 |
| +19 | GD | +3 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 62% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
FC Schalke 04 are 1st (70 pts). Hertha BSC are 7th (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Schalke 04
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. FC Schalke 04 host Hertha BSC — let the battle begin!
- 2' Marton Dardai was booked on 2.
- 7' The 20-year-old Taylan Bulut has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 9' Mickael Cuisance makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Hertha BSC are in front.
- 14' Pascal Klemens has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' Assisted by Amin Younes with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kenan Karaman makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 29' Hungary international Pal Dardai has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' What composure from Tobias Mohr! The Germany international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 38' Hertha BSC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Kenan Karaman is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 48' Pascal Klemens has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 48.
- 53' Jon Dagur THorsteinsson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' A tactical swap from FC Schalke 04 — Lino Tempelmann on, Christopher Antwi-Adjei off on 60 minutes.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' The Hertha BSC manager makes a substitution. Derry Scherhant departs to be replaced by Florian Niederlechner.
- 71' It’s gonna be a card for Ron Schallenberg.
- 72' Smail Prevljak has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
- 73' The FC Schalke 04 manager makes a substitution. Amin Younes departs to be replaced by Anton Donkor.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anton Donkor.
- 79' FC Schalke 04 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 83' The Hertha BSC manager makes a substitution. Jon Dagur THorsteinsson departs to be replaced by Pal Dardai.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Derry Murkin argues furiously but the card stands.
- 87' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 87 minute. Max Gruger leaves to be changed by Bryan Lasme.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 26
-
9
Moussa Sylla ↓ Emil Hojlund 73'
- 29
- 19
-
8
Amin Younes ↓ Anton Donkor 73'
- 18
- 6
- 28
- 5
- 31
-
37
Max Gruger ↓ Bryan Lasme 87'
Bench
-
11
Bryan Lasme ↑ 87'
- 1
- 40
- 35
-
30
Anton Donkor ↑ 73'
-
10
Lino Tempelmann ↑ 60'
- 23
- 21
-
15
Emil Hojlund ↑ 73'
Coach
Jakob Fimpel
Hertha BSC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 37
- 42
- 27
- 8
- 24
- 31
- 1
- 39
- 41
-
10
Ibrahim Maza ↓ Smail Prevljak 69'
Bench
-
20
Pal Dardai ↑ 83'
- 35
- 6
-
7
Florian Niederlechner ↑ 69'
-
9
Smail Prevljak ↑ 69'
- 18
- 26
- 21
Coach
Cristian Fiel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marius Bulter | 3 |
| Simon Terodde | 3 |
| Smail Prevljak | 2 |
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Marten Winkler | 2 |
| Kenan Karaman | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
FC Schalke 04 or Hertha BSC 75% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
62%
Draw or Hertha BSC
63%
FC Schalke 04 or Hertha BSC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

