Schalke vs Hertha BSC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Hertha BSC

Schalke host Hertha BSC in this German 2. Bundesliga season opener at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 1 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Schalke to Frustrate Hertha

We’ll back Schalke +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Hertha Berlin. A victory delivers a nice payout at -129 although a draw would still mean a return.

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2-1 Victory for Schalke in Pair’s Last Battle

Schalke 04 lost their last game, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Elversberg at VELTINS-Arena. The Miners recorded two shots on target and had 46% possession, with Yassin Ben Balla scoring the goal.

Hertha BSC drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Hannover 96 at Olympiastadion. The Berlin outfit boasted 59% possession and had six shots on goal, with Fabian Reese on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Schalke overcame Hertha in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Olympiastadion. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature five Hertha wins, two draws and three Schalke triumphs.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Schalke 04	5	3	0	2	5	4	1	5:4	9
14	Hertha BSC	5	1	2	2	4	4	0	4:4	5

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Schalke have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Miron Muslic's team have averaged 48.1% possession and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 1.9 goals and 4.5 corners from 6.6 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.

Moussa Sylla leads the way with 3 goals, Kenan Karaman has 2, with Yassin Ben Balla and two others on 1. The leading assistors have been Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin with 2.

Hertha have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 10.5 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Old Lady average 48.6% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Fabian Reese is top of the team’s scoring charts with 10, while Linus Gechter, Florian Niederlechner, Luca Schuler and Derry Scherhant have 1. Michael Cuisance has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Nikola Katic, Timo Becker, Felipe Sanchez, Adrian Gantenbein, Ron Schallenberg, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Peter Remmert, Moussa Sylla.

Hertha BSC confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Tjark Ernst (GK), Deyovaiso Zeefuik, Toni Leistner, Márton Dárdai, Julian Eitschberger, Mickael Cuisance, Diego Demme, Michal Karbownik, Maurice Krattenmacher, Dawid Kownacki, Fabian Reese.

Schalke vs Hertha BSC Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Schalke vs Hertha BSC betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

When Schalke line up for this 2. Bundesliga game, we will back them at -129 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The 2. Bundesliga form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Schalke vs Hertha BSC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Hertha in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Hertha in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Hertha in 2 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 2 consecutive games against Hertha.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 56.3% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 0 Hertha

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Moussa Sylla to Score +163

Moussa Sylla (Schalke) has netted four goals in his past seven 2. Bundesliga home matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +163 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Moussa Sylla Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+163

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Hertha To Have Most Corners +105

In three consecutive games, Hertha have won the Corner Match Bet. Hertha are capable of having the most corners and +105 looks attractive.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

10.00 5.50 4.50

Home

9.80 5.40 4.40

Away

9.70 5.90 3.80

Hertha

Total

10.10 5.30 4.80

Home

10.60 6.40 4.20

Away

11.30 6.20 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-132

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-141

Hertha Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+700

2

+132

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Schalke vs Hertha BSC 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.

Bookies Expecting Tight Affair

If you want to back Schalke 04 to win this 2. Bundesliga clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +180 on the 1x2 market. Hertha BSC are available at betting odds of +140 and the draw is +230.

Hertha can be backed at -141 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Schalke can be chanced at -102 on the same market.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -204 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+230

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+135

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-333

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-141

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+140

Moussa Sylla Favourite to Find the Net First

The First Goalscorer favourite is Moussa Sylla at +450. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+163

Anytime

+450

Fabian Reese (Hertha)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Jan Luca Schuler (Hertha)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Pape Meïssa Ba (Schalke)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Marten Winkler (Hertha)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Hertha)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Mickaël Cuisance (Hertha)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Kevin Sessa (Hertha)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Diego Demme (Hertha)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Michal Karbownik (Hertha)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Schalke Searching For Improved Results at Home

Schalke are winless in the last three games at VELTINS-Arena. The Miners have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Hertha have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

When the sides last met at VELTINS-Arena, Schalke drew 2-2 with Hertha. The previous 6 H2H matches at VELTINS-Arena have seen Schalke win three times, one draw and two Hertha triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Schalke Home Stats		4-2-4	3.20	1.50	1.70	7	3	8	2
Hertha BSC Away Stats		4-1-5	2.90	1.30	1.60	6	4	5	5

• 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

Schalke vs Hertha BSC Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Schalke vs Hertha team news. Get the latest predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and injury news right here.

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