Hertha BSC vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Hertha BSC vs Schalke
Hertha BSC host Schalke at Olympiastadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 17 January.
There’s an opportunity to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at odds of -130. This looks like an attractive bet, with Hertha Berlin and Schalke set to play out a low-scoring contest.
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Hertha BSC played Arminia Bielefeld at home in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Olympiastadion. The Berlin side boasted 57% possession and had two shots on target, while Paul Seguin was the goalscorer.
Schalke 04 suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Eintracht Stadion against Eintracht Braunschweig. Miron Muslic's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 54% possession and two shots on goal, while Soufian El-Faouzi was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Schalke have claimed back-to-back victories over Hertha. When hosting at VELTINS-Arena, there was a 2-1 scoreline and that came after a 2-1 away win at Olympiastadion. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved five Hertha wins, one draw and four Schalke victories.
| 2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Schalke 04 |
17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 22:10 | 37 |
| 6 |  Hertha BSC |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 21:16 | 28 |
Hertha have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Stefan Leitl's men have averaged 51.6% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Top goalscorer is Luca Schuler on 4 goals, while Fabian Reese has bagged 3 and Sebastian Groenning 2. Fabian Reese is the top assists maker on 4.
Schalke have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Miners average 35.3% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 4.3 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 5.4 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal.
The leading scorers have been Kenan Karaman and Moussa Sylla with 3, while Vitalie Becker has 2. Kenan Karaman is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Hertha BSC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tjark Ernst (GK), Julian Eitschberger, Linus Gechter, Márton Dárdai, Michal Karbownik, Kennet Eichhorn, Paul Seguin, Marten Winkler, Mickael Cuisance, Fabian Reese, Luca Schuler.
Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Christian Gomis, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.
Hertha BSC vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the essential Hertha BSC vs Schalke betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring 2. Bundesliga clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of -130 for Under 2.5 Goals.
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Key Hertha BSC vs Schalke league stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +420 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has managed five goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga games on the road. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +240 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen Hertha average 5.90 corners in their past 10 home games, with an average 3.40 Schalke corners over the last 5 matches. We like the odds of -100 when it comes to Hertha achieving the most corners.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: less than three goals in total, a draw to be the outcome as well as Kenan Karaman (Schalke) to score at any time.
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Hertha BSC vs Schalke Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Hertha BSC are +148 for a 2. Bundesliga victory, while Schalke 04 are +175. The draw is trading at +225 should you think the game will end all square.
There are various ways to back Hertha and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +107 currently available that they beat Schalke and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -143.
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Favourite Moussa Sylla is +430 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Hertha have racked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Schalke have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Schalke overcame Hertha 2-1 when the sides last met at Olympiastadion. Hertha have three wins from the previous 6 H2H matches at Olympiastadion, with two draws and one Schalke triumph also happening.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertha BSC Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.50 | 1.60 | 0.90 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
| Schalke Away Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- 2. Bundesliga: 01/08 2025 Schalke 2 Hertha 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 08/03 2025 Hertha 1 Schalke 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 05/10 2024 Schalke 2 Hertha 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 17/03 2024 Hertha 5 Schalke 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 08/10 2023 Schalke 1 Hertha 2
- Bundesliga: 14/04 2023 Schalke 5 Hertha 2
- Bundesliga: 23/10 2022 Hertha 2 Schalke 1
- Bundesliga: 12/05 2021 Schalke 1 Hertha 2
- Bundesliga: 02/01 2021 Hertha 3 Schalke 0
- DFB-Pokal: 04/02 2020 Schalke 3 Hertha 2
Hertha BSC League Stats
Schalke League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 35.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Hertha BSC this season are Luca Schuler (5), Dawid Kownacki (3), Fabian Reese (3)
- Top Assistors for Hertha BSC this season are Fabian Reese (7), Michael Cuisance (4), Marten Winkler (3)
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Hertha BSC vs Schalke Lineups & Team News
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2. Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 22:10 | 37 |
| 2 | Elversberg | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 31:15 | 34 |
| 3 | Darmstadt | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 29:17 | 33 |
| 4 | Paderborn | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 28:18 | 33 |
| 5 | Hannover 96 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 30:22 | 29 |
| 6 | Hertha BSC | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21:16 | 28 |
| 7 | Kaiserslautern | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29:21 | 27 |
| 8 | Nurnberg | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 9 | Karlsruher | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25:33 | 22 |
| 10 | Bochum | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 23:22 | 21 |
| 11 | Holstein Kiel | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:22 | 20 |
| 12 | Preussen Munster | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22:26 | 20 |
| 13 | Braunschweig | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 20:29 | 20 |
| 14 | A. Bielefeld | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 27:24 | 19 |
| 15 | Magdeburg | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 21:29 | 17 |
| 16 | F. Dusseldorf | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 15:27 | 17 |
| 17 | Greuther Furth | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 26:44 | 15 |
| 18 | D. Dresden | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 24:34 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darmstadt | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 2 | Schalke 04 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 21 |
| 3 | Kaiserslautern | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 19 |
| 4 | Elversberg | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15:5 | 18 |
| 5 | Paderborn | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 6 | Nurnberg | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:10 | 15 |
| 7 | Karlsruher | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 8 | Preussen Munster | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14:11 | 14 |
| 9 | Hertha BSC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 14 |
| 10 | A. Bielefeld | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17:10 | 13 |
| 11 | Bochum | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12:9 | 13 |
| 12 | Hannover 96 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 13 | Holstein Kiel | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11:16 | 11 |
| 15 | F. Dusseldorf | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8:15 | 8 |
| 16 | Greuther Furth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10:19 | 8 |
| 17 | Magdeburg | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12:16 | 7 |
| 18 | D. Dresden | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12:16 | 5 |
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