Our Hertha Berlin vs Schalke Prediction: 0-1
Hertha Berlin vs Schalke in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our forecast favors a 0-1 away victory for Schalke, with a single goal likely to decide this tense encounter against Hertha Berlin.
This Hertha Berlin vs Schalke prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hertha Berlin's Last Match – Hertha Berlin vs Standard Liege
Hertha Berlin must win to recover from their recent 2-3 Europe Friendlies defeat against Standard Liege on January 9 and regain momentum. In that match, Hertha Berlin saw 50% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hertha Berlin | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 39 |
 Standard Liege | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 23 |
Schalke's Last Match – Eintracht Braunschweig vs Schalke
Schalke will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Germany Bundesliga II defeat against Eintracht Braunschweig on December 21. In that match, Schalke recorded 59% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eintracht Braunschweig | 41% | 12 (7) | 1.52 | 31 |
 Schalke | 59% | 5 (2) | 1.65 | 43 |
Hertha Berlin vs Schalke Stats
Key Stats
| Hertha Berlin | Schalke | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.51 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hertha Berlin are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Schalke average 0.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Hertha Berlin 20-10
Schalke 9-10
What are the odds for this match?
Hertha Berlin to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.2
Schalke to win: @2.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.775
Lineups
Hertha Berlin (4-2-3-1) : Marius Gersbeck, Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Linus Jasper Gechter, Marton Dardai, Michal Karbownik, Kennet Eichhorn, Paul Seguin, Maurice Krattenmacher, Michael Cuisance, Marten Winkler, Jan-Luca Schuler
Schalke (3-4-2-1) : Loris Karius, Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Mika Wallentowitz, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Amin Younes, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla