Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 1, 2025 | VELTINS-Arena | 2. Bundesliga | 7:30 pm

A storied rivalry reignites as Schalke host Hertha Berlin in their 2. Bundesliga season opener. This highly anticipated match marks the beginning of a new campaign for both clubs, as each seeks a strong start in their bid for promotion.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.52 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Predicted Lineups

Schalke 04 Predicted XI: Karius, Sanchez, Becker, Schallenberg, Sylla, Gantenbein, Antwi-Adjei, El-Faouzi, Katic, Donkor, Gruger

Hertha Berlin Predicted XI: Ernst, Eitschberger, Demme, Cuisance, Reese, Krattenmacher, Thosteinsson, Dardai, Karbownik, Leistner, Zeefuik

Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Current League Standings

The 2. Bundesliga season has not kicked off yet, with this tie the opening game to kick off the season. Both sleeping giants competed in the second tier last season, with Schalke struggling in a relegation battle, finishing 14th, and Hertha finishing six points ahead of them in 11th.

Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Head-to-Head Timeline

Schalke and Hertha are meeting for the 101st time in a competitive match. The Berliners have faced no other team that often. Of that total, 76 matches took place in the Bundesliga, with this being their 13th encounter in the second division.

This pair were both top-flight regulars between 1997 and 2021, aside from two seasons Hertha Berlin missed due to relegation. Schalke were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga in 2021 after 30 consecutive seasons in the first division. After a promotion back to the Bundesliga, S04 were relegated for a second time in three seasons back to the second tier, along with Hertha Berlin. They have spent the last two seasons together languishing in the mid-region of the second division’s table.

Therefore, they have met plenty of times since the late 90s; their last 41 meetings have ended in 26 wins to Schalke, 15 wins to Hertha Berlin, and 10 draws. Recently, their meetings have drawn in crowds of 60,000+; their last five meetings are as follows:

• March 2025: Hertha Berlin 1-2 Schalke (2. Bundesliga)
• October 2024: Schalke 2-2 Hertha Berlin (2. Bundesliga)
• March 2024: Hertha Berlin 5-2 Schalke (2. Bundesliga)
• October 2023: Schalke 1-2 Hertha Berlin (2. Bundesliga)
• April 2023: Schalke 04 5-2 Hertha Berlin (Bundesliga)

Recent Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin Matches Analysis

Last 5 Schalke 04 Matches:

• Schalke 2-4 Sevilla (International Friendly)
• Rot Weiss Ahlen 0-3 Schalke (Domestic Friendly)
• Schalke 0-0 Twente (International Friendly)
• Schalke 1-0 St. Gallen (International Friendly)
• Schalke 2-3 Wehen Wiesbaden (Domestic Friendly)

Schalke have not had a perfect pre-season, with some underwhelming results against fellow German side Wehen Wiesbaden, and FC Twente of the Eredivisie. They put up a fight in their most recent friendly against Sevilla in front of 45,000+.

Last 5 Hertha Berlin matches:

• Motherwell 1-1 Hertha Berlin (International Friendly)
• Austria Wien 1-2 Hertha Berlin (International Friendly)
• Hertha Berlin 0-1 Brondby IF (International Friendly)
• Hertha Berlin 3-2 Havelse (Domestic Friendly)
• Berliner Dynamo 0-6 Hertha Berlin (Domestic Friendly)

Other than a loss to Danish side Brondby, Hertha have gone unbeaten in four of their last five games, edging past Motherwell and Austria Wien.

Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in Over 2.5 Goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.52 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Real Madrid win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin

Moussa Sylla (Schalke): The Malian international was the 5th highest scorer in the 2. Bundesliga last season with 16 goals, and will be looking to start strong against Hertha on Friday.

Fabian Reese (Hertha Berlin): Hertha’s No.9 made his senior debut for Schalke, after scoring 11 2.Bundesliga goals last season he will want to prove himself against his old club.

Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Arena AufSchalke, currently known as Veltins-Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It opened on 13 August 2001 as the new home ground for FC Schalke 04. The stadium has a capacity of 62,271 for league matches and 54,740 (seated only) for international matches. It hosted four matches at UEFA Euro 2024.