Hertha Berlin and Schalke 04 square off at Olympiastadion at 8:30 PM Jan 17, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the 2. Bundesliga.

Hertha Berlin enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Schalke 04 arrive with confidence, securing 4 wins from their last 5.

Historically, Hertha Berlin hold the edge with 5 wins to Schalke 04's 4 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Schalke 04 came out on top 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Hertha Berlin may hold the edge at Olympiastadion, but Schalke 04's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.