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 2025. 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
10	Hertha BSC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	Schalke 04	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Loris Karius (GK), Taylan Bulut, Timo Becker, Martin Wasinski, Anton Donkor, Ron Schallenberg, Max Grüger, Amin Younes, Aris Bayindir, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Moussa Sylla.

Hertha BSC predicted lineup (3-5-2): Tjark Ernst (GK), Toni Leistner, John Anthony Brooks, Márton Dárdai, Deyovaiso Zeefuik, Mickael Cuisance, Diego Demme, Leon Jensen, Fabian Reese, Luca Schuler, Sebastian Grönning.

Schalke vs Hertha BSC Prediction & Betting Tips

The Schalke vs Hertha BSC betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, corners insight, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

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

Schalke are available at +1000 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

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

-110

Under 10.5

-125

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Hertha Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

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 +187.5 on the 1x2 market. Hertha BSC are available at betting odds of +135 and the draw is +250.

Hertha can be backed at -138 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Schalke can be chanced at -100 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 -200 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+250

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+140

2

+187.5

Double Chance

1X

-188

12

-350

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

+102.5

2 Hcp 0.0

-129

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+150

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

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Fabian Reese

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Kenan Karaman

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Jan Luca Schuler

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Pape Meïssa Ba

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Emil Højlund

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Bryan Lasme

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Amin Younes

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Marten Winkler

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Janik Bachmann

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Mickaël Cuisance

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Kevin Sessa

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Ron Schallenberg

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Diego Demme

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Max Grüger

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Michal Karbownik

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

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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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