Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at Olympiastadion.
- Hertha BSC 34 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sven Jablonski
25 games this season
🟨 0.6/game
⚽ 4.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | FC Schalke 04 | H | 5–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Holstein Kiel | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Feb | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Feb | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 09 Mar | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Mar | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Holstein Kiel | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Hertha BSC | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #1 |
| 51 | Points | 70 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 9 / 11 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 6 |
| 47 | Scored | 50 |
| 44 | Conceded | 31 |
| +3 | GD | +19 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 41% | Win % | 62% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
Hertha BSC are 7th (51 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 1st (70 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hertha BSC to score. At the same time, FC Schalke 04 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' Brilliant from the ! Haris Tabakovic makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 2.
- 5' Magnificent from Simon Terodde! That is 22 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Olympiastadion. FC Schalke 04 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 13' Magnificent from Haris Tabakovic! That is 31 goals in 4 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 18' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michal Karbownik suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' A stunning finish from Simon Terodde — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Marten Winkler has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 44' 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.
- 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pal Dardai might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' The whistle greets Danny Latza as he departs to be replaced by Marcin Kaminski.
- 56' Marten Winkler is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 61' FC Schalke 04 has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 62' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Dominick Drexler comes on to replace Kenan Karaman.
- 67' Marcin Kaminski, a Poland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 71' Time for substitution for FC Schalke 04. Yusuf Kabadayi is replaced by Darko Churlinov.
- 72' Hertha BSC make a change. Ibrahim Maza trudges off to be replaced by Andreas Bouchalakis on 72 minutes.
- 75' Florian Niederlechner doubles the advantage! 5-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Simon Terodde on 79.
- 83' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Haris Tabakovic is replaced by Smail Prevljak.
- 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
- 90' Derry Scherhant has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marten Winkler on 90 minute.
- FC Schalke 04 will have plenty to reflect on. Hertha BSC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 35
- 19
- 11
- 25
- 6
- 31
- 44
- 22
- 41
- 30
Bench
- 37
-
2
Peter Pekarik ↑ 83'
- 20
-
7
Florian Niederlechner ↑ 72'
- 18
-
5
Andreas Bouchalakis ↑ 72'
-
9
Smail Prevljak ↑ 83'
-
39
Derry Scherhant ↑ 90'
- 43
Coach
Pal Dardai
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 2
-
11
Bryan Lasme ↓ Keke Topp 62'
-
8
Danny Latza ↓ Marcin Kaminski 55'
- 32
- 9
- 19
- 6
- 41
- 5
- 17
Bench
- 1
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↑ 62'
- 29
-
35
Marcin Kaminski ↑ 55'
- 18
-
23
Darko Churlinov ↑ 71'
-
42
Keke Topp ↑ 62'
-
43
Assan Ouedraogo ↑ 71'
- 51
Coach
Karel Geraerts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marius Bulter | 3 |
| Simon Terodde | 3 |
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Marten Winkler | 2 |
| Kenan Karaman | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Dedryck Boyata | 2 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.14
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
77%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
45%
Hertha BSC or FC Schalke 04
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hertha BSC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
3.4%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

