Hertha BSC vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Hertha BSC vs Schalke

Hertha BSC host 2. Bundesliga leaders 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.

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	24	14	5	5	34	21	13	34:21	47
7	Hertha BSC	24	10	7	7	34	29	5	34:29	37

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Hertha BSC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marius Gersbeck (GK), Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Linus Gechter, Marton Dardai, Michal Karbownik, Kennet Eichhorn, Paul Seguin, Maurice Krattenmacher, Michael Cuisance, Marten Winkler, Luca Schuler.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Mika Wallentowitz, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Amin Younes, 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.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key 2. Bundesliga data is helpful.

Key Hertha BSC vs Schalke league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Hertha games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Hertha games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 18 Hertha games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Schalke games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Schalke games.

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.

Bettors who are looking for more juice from their bet could consider a wager on Under 2.5 Goals along with a team to win. The Result & Total Goals market provides this particular option.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hertha 1 - 1 Schalke

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

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +240

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.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Hertha To Have Most Corners -100

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hertha

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

11.10 5.90 5.20

Away

10.20 3.90 6.30

Schalke

Total

8.30 4.00 4.30

Home

10.90 5.40 5.50

Away

8.40 4.50 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

Hertha Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+650

2

+102

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Hertha BSC vs Schalke Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+225

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+123

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-345

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+107

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-100

Favourite Moussa Sylla is +430 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+195

Anytime

+430

Jan Luca Schuler (Hertha)

First

+215

Anytime

+475

Sebastian Grønning (Hertha)

First

+235

Anytime

+525

Fabian Reese (Hertha)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Dawid Kownacki (Hertha)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+325

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Marten Winkler (Hertha)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Hertha)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Jeremy Dudziak (Hertha)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

Mickaël Cuisance (Hertha)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Finn Porath (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1000

Maurice Krattenmacher (Hertha)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Kevin Sessa (Hertha)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Paul Seguin (Hertha)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Leon Jensen (Hertha)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Diego Demme (Hertha)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Michal Karbownik (Hertha)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Deyovaisio Zeefuik (Hertha)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

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

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