Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at Olympiastadion.
- Hertha BSC 11 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Timo Gerach
- Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
- Assistant 2 Fynn Kohn
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 9.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 11 | 20 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 19 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | 17 |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 11 | 12 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | FC Energie Cottbus | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabrück | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 11 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 11 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Feb | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | SSV Jahn Regensburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Feb | SC Preußen Münster | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | 1. FC Köln | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hertha BSC
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
3/–
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hertha BSC
| Josip Brekalo | 5 G | 5 A |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi | 5 G | |
| Sebastian Gronning | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jon Dagur THorsteinsson | 3 G | 2 A |
| Deyovaisio Zeefuik | 2 G |
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!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marton Dardai made 476 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' FC Schalke 04 seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' Deyovaisio Zeefuik is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kees van Wonderen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' What a strike from Tomas Kalas! The score is 0-1.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' That looks like a foul for a card for Taylan Bulut.
- 42' That is a card for Hertha BSC. Mickael Cuisance will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' Linus Gechter is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Schalke 04 tonight.
- 51' Fabian Reese has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 55' Kenan Karaman makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and FC Schalke 04 are in front.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' A moment of madness from Pape Ba on 64 minutes earns him a card. FC Schalke 04 will be frustrated.
- 69' FC Schalke 04 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Amin Younes is hanging Mehmet-Can Aydin on the field on 69 minute.
- 72' Derry Scherhant is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrahim Maza at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Peter Remmert has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pape Ba on 77 minute.
- 81' Hertha BSC ring the changes. Toni Leistner has done his job and it is now time for Marten Winkler to step up.
- 82' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Jan Luca Schuler exits the field as Luca Wollschlager enters on 82.
- 85' Poor challenge from Derry Murkin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 89' The crowd applauds Christopher Antwi-Adjei as he leaves the pitch. Tobias Mohr steps in for FC Schalke 04.
- 90' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Pascal Klemens exits the field as Florian Niederlechner enters on 90.
- Hertha BSC will have plenty to reflect on. FC Schalke 04 were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 16
-
37
Toni Leistner ↓ Marten Winkler 81'
- 42
- 27
- 11
- 31
- 18
- 44
- 1
- 41
-
10
Ibrahim Maza ↓ Derry Scherhant 72'
Bench
- 20
- 35
-
7
Florian Niederlechner ↑ 90'
- 5
- 24
- 33
-
22
Marten Winkler ↑ 81'
-
49
Luca Wollschlager ↑ 82'
-
39
Derry Scherhant ↑ 72'
Coach
Stefan Leitl
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
- 7
- 19
- 35
- 14
- 18
-
30
Anton Donkor ↓ Derry Murkin 77'
- 27
-
10
Pape Ba ↓ Peter Remmert 77'
-
23
Mehmet-Can Aydin ↓ Amin Younes 69'
- 31
Bench
-
29
Tobias Mohr ↑ 89'
- 25
-
8
Amin Younes ↑ 69'
- 28
-
5
Derry Murkin ↑ 77'
- 2
-
17
Adrian Gantenbein ↑ 69'
- 37
-
39
Peter Remmert ↑ 77'
Coach
Kees van Wonderen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marius Bulter | 3 |
| Simon Terodde | 3 |
| Kenan Karaman | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Dedryck Boyata | 2 |
| Fabian Reese | 2 |
| Smail Prevljak | 2 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Hertha BSC or FC Schalke 04 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
63%
Hertha BSC or FC Schalke 04
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.