Hertha BSC vs Schalke 04 | Prediction | 2. Bundesliga | 17/01

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17 Jan 2026 14:30

Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hertha BSC's home ground, the Olympiastadion Berlin.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hertha BSC and Schalke 04, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Hertha BSC vs Schalke 04

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

Under 2.5 Goals

Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.73

1.73

Last updated: 30-04-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Hertha BSC win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Hertha BSC or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Hertha BSC not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Schalke 04 to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

Hertha BSC preview

Hertha BSC heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 17 matches, Herta secured 8 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Hertha BSC's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.

Hertha BSC has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 21 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.24 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Luca Schuler, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Fabian Reese has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, Hertha BSC has conceded 16 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 0.94 per game) and 17 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.85 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Hertha BSC's Latest Results

Schalke 04 preview

Schalke 04 comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 12 victories, 1 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.18 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses.

Die Königsblauen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.29 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.21.

Die Knappen's offensive system is led by Kenan Karaman, the team's top scorer this season. The turkish forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kenan Karaman. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.59 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 14 goals in 19 matches, averaging 0.74 per match.

Schalke 04's Latest Results