Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17, 2026 | Olympiastadion | 2. Bundesliga | 19:30 GMT

We come to you with action from the German 2. Bundesliga in an incredible top of the table clash, as league leaders Schalke 04 take a trip to the capital to lock horns with a playoff hunting Hertha Berlin.

After almost a month break over Christmas, the second tier of Germany reignites this weekend. The hosts’ last game before the break was a 1-1 draw with Arminia Bielefeld while Schalke suffered their fourth defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Eintracht Braunschweig.

We believe that this match has the tools be an enticing tie. Football Park believes that this game could have goals at both ends, so we are backing both teams to score.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.8 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of a high-scoring affair. Schalke have kept just two clean sheets in their last six away games, while this market has come through in four of Hertha’s last five, making it appeal to us. If this isn’t enough to convince you this is a banker, each of the last eight meetings between the sides have seen goals at both ends, with even over 2.5 goals joining it in each.

odds subject to change.

Alternative Tip: BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals – 2.28 - there is some great looking odds from TalkSPORT on this market. Our expert in-house algorithm also believes this could offer great value. If you fancy a slightly more daring line of a third goal in the game, then TalkSPORT are offering some excellent value on a market which has come through in the last eight meetings.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Lineups

Hertha Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Tjark Ernst; Michal Karbownik, Diego Demme, Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Linus Gechter; Paul Seguin, Pascal Klemens; Fabian Reese, Michael Cuisance, Martin Winkler; Luca Schuler.

Team News: After receiving a sending off in his last match, Toni Leistner will miss this clash through suspension, while Diego Demme, John Brooks, Leon Jensen and Niklas Kolbe join him on the sidelines.

Schalke Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius; Hasan Kurucay, Nikola Katic, Mertcan Ayhan; Vitalie Becker, Ron Schallenberg, Soufian El-Faouzi, Finn Porath; Kenan Karaman, Christian Gomes; Moussa Sylla.

Team News: As for the visitors, they are missing practically another XI’s worth of players to injury. Anton Donkor, Bryan Lasme, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Emil Hojlund, Henning Matriciani, Janik Bachmann, Johannes Siebeking, Justin Heekeren, Max Grueger, Peter Remmert, Tidiane Toure, and Tomas Kalas all out injured.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04: League Story So Far

Since their relegation back in 2023, Hertha Berlin have struggled to have a campaign where they have really pushed for a place back into the topflight. It was their first season back in the second division where they had their best finish of 11th. This campaign has seen things much improved the capital-occupants, who are just five points off a promotion playoff spot.

As for Schalke, they lead the at the top of the standings as they too look to receive promotion after suffering relegation in 2023. They have won 12 games so far, and despite finding just 22 goals so far, it is their defensive solidity of 10 goals that has set them ahead of their competitions thus far.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on 26 occasions, with Schalke boasting a positive record against Saturday’s opponents, winning 14 times to the eight of Hertha. In the last five meetings, things have gone back and forth, with each side winning twice.

• August 1, 2025: Schalke 2-1 Hertha
• March 8, 2025: Hertha 1-2 Schalke
• October 5, 2024: Schalke 2-2 Hertha
• March 17, 2024: Hertha 5-2 Schalke
• October 8, 2023: Schalke 1-2 Hertha

Hertha Berlin and Schalke 04: Recent Matches Analysis

Hertha Last 5 Matches:

• Hertha 2-3 Standard Liege (H) - Friendly
• Hertha 1-1 Arminia (H)
• Hertha 3-3 Greuther Furth (A)
• Hertha 0-2 Magdeburg (H)
• Hertha 6-1 Kaiserslautern (H) - DFB Pokal

Hertha Berlin had a tricky run through December, with their only victory over fellow second tier side Kaiserslautern as they booked their spot in the last eight of the DFB Pokal as one of only two sides from the division to still be in with a chance of domestic success. This is a tough start to come back to after the break, but it means they should be prepared and ready to grab a result at the league leaders.

Schalke Last 5 Matches:

• Schalke 1-2 Braunschweig (A)
• Schalke 1-0 Nurnberg (H)
• Schalke 2-0 Dusseldorf (A)
• Schalke 2-1 Paderborn (H)
• Schalke 0-0 Pressen Munster (A)

Defeat to Eintracht Braunschweig was not ideal for Schalke, but they still find themselves three points clear at the top. Despite the defeat, they have still looked very strong in recent weeks, finding three consecutive wins before that game, so the leaders will be hoping it was just a small blip in their quest to retain topflight status.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Predictions

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

Best Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.8 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home victory. With a staggering 53.3% chance of goals being found at both ends according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04

Fabian Reese (Hertha): The winger is enjoying a great individual campaign so far for Hertha. In 17 matches, he has registered three goals and seven assists, cementing his place in the process as one of Hertha Berlin’s most important players.

Loris Karius (Schalke): The ex-Liverpool ‘keeper has been enjoying the challenge in the second tier as he becomes a first-choice ‘keeper for the first time since Besiktas in 2020. In his 17 matches so far, he has earned an impressive nine clean sheets, earning an average rating of 7.62 on fotmob.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Stadium Information: Located in Berlin, Germany, the Olympiastadion can hold up to just over 74,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both sides.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04: Final Prediction

Hertha Berlin 2-2 Schalke 04