Who is favored to win in Hertha BSC Berlin vs FC Schalke 04?
Hertha BSC Berlin are likely to be slight favorites at home, with early market odds trending around 2.10 for Hertha, 3.30 for a draw, and 3.30 for FC Schalke 04 based on their stronger recent home form in the 2025–26 2. Bundesliga and Schalke’s inconsistency away from Gelsenkirchen. Hertha have taken more points over the last five league matches, while Schalke’s defense has conceded more than a goal per game, which tilts the edge toward the hosts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Hertha BSC Berlin vs FC Schalke 04?
The match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga is scheduled to start on 17 January 2026 at 7:30 PM local time, which is 7:30 PM CET. In coordinated time, this corresponds to 6:30 PM UTC, so international viewers should convert from UTC to their regional timezone accordingly.
Where is Hertha BSC Berlin vs FC Schalke 04 being held?
This 2. Bundesliga clash will be played at Olympiastadion Berlin in Berlin, Germany, the long-time home of Hertha BSC Berlin. The Olympiastadion typically holds around 74,000 spectators for football, features a running track and modern hospitality areas, and is known for its wide pitch that usually favors technically solid, possession-based sides.
Hertha BSC Berlin vs FC Schalke 04 prediction & odds - who wins?
Given Hertha’s home advantage and steadier recent form, a reasonable prediction is a narrow Hertha BSC Berlin win, for example 2–1, with value on the home moneyline near 2.10 and a safer option on Hertha draw-no-bet around 1.55–1.60. Goal markets suggest a competitive game slightly leaning toward over 2.5 goals at about 1.85–1.95, given Schalke’s tendency to both score and concede in recent away fixtures, making this an attractive match for informed bettors on DexWin.
What is the head to head record between Hertha BSC Berlin vs FC Schalke 04?
In recent head-to-head meetings across league and cup competitions, FC Schalke 04 have held a slight overall edge in wins, but Hertha BSC Berlin have performed better in the most recent encounters, especially at home, where Schalke have struggled to consistently take three points. Across their last 5–6 clashes, results have often been tight with several matches decided by a single goal, indicating a traditionally balanced fixture with no dominant long-term trend.
