Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Betiball's prediction for Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 preview before placing your bet.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 15:30

Hertha Berlin
0 - 0
Finished
Schalke 04
89' event Kevin Sessa / Kennet Eichhorn
88' event Mickael Cuisance
75' event Fabian Reese / Marten Winkler
75' event Dawid Kownacki / Luca Schuler
72' event Linus Gechter
45+1' event Kennet Eichhorn
35' event Jeremy Dudziak / Maurice Krattenmacher
34' event Luca Schuler
event 88' Soufian El-Faouzi
event 83' Finn Dominik Porath / Adrian Tobias Gantenbein
event 75' Mertcan Ayhan / Timo Becker
event 72' Hasan Kurucay
event 62' Christian Gomis / Amin Younes
event 46' Adrian Tobias Gantenbein / Mika Wallentowitz
89' event Kevin Sessa / Kennet Eichhorn
event 88' Soufian El-Faouzi
88' event Mickael Cuisance
event 83' Finn Dominik Porath / Adrian Tobias Gantenbein
75' event Fabian Reese / Marten Winkler
event 75' Mertcan Ayhan / Timo Becker
75' event Dawid Kownacki / Luca Schuler
event 72' Hasan Kurucay
72' event Linus Gechter
event 62' Christian Gomis / Amin Younes
45+1' event Kennet Eichhorn
event 46' Adrian Tobias Gantenbein / Mika Wallentowitz
35' event Jeremy Dudziak / Maurice Krattenmacher
34' event Luca Schuler
Hertha Berlin Hertha Berlin
Substitutions
#8 Kevin Sessa
#11 Fabian Reese
#28 Jeremy Dudziak
#9 Dawid Kownacki
#17 Sebastian Gronning
#2 Julian Eitschberger
#41 Pascal Klemens
#24 Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson
#43 Tim Goller
Hertha Berlin Hertha Berlin Schalke 04 Schalke 04
11Shots6
6Shots on Goal0
10Fouls13
6Corner Kick3
13Free kick10
5Offside0
4Yellow card2
55Aerial45
0Save6
11Successful Tackles18
7Interceptions5
26Long pass22
4Successful center3
5Shots off goal1
1Hit The Post0
28Head Success22
0Blocked5
6Tackle10
20Dribbles1
29Throw-in25
439Passes280
123Attacks83
57Dangerous attacks20
3Corner Kicks(HT)0
2BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed1
10ShotsInsideBox2
1ShotsOutsideBox3
68DuelsWon49
1.21ExpectedGoals0.54
1.21xGNonPenalty0.54
1.42xGOT0
26Touches In Opposition Box13
19AccurateCrosses13
40GroundDuelsWon27
28AerialDuelsWon22
32Clearances41
Schalke 04 Schalke 04
Substitutions
#27 Finn Dominik Porath
#43 Mertcan Ayhan
#17 Adrian Tobias Gantenbein
#7 Christian Gomis
#2 Felipe Sanchez
#46 Paul Popperl
#32 Luca Podlech
#3 Dylan Leonard
#47 Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara
Commentary
89' Hertha Berlin — substitution: Kevin Sessa / Kennet Eichhorn
88' Mickael Cuisance - Hertha Berlin receive a yellow card
88' Soufian El-Faouzi - Schalke 04 receive a yellow card
83' Schalke 04 — substitution: Finn Dominik Porath / Adrian Tobias Gantenbein
75' Hertha Berlin — substitution: Fabian Reese / Marten Winkler
75' Hertha Berlin — substitution: Dawid Kownacki / Luca Schuler
75' Schalke 04 — substitution: Mertcan Ayhan / Timo Becker
72' Linus Gechter - Hertha Berlin receive a yellow card
72' Hasan Kurucay - Schalke 04 receive a yellow card
62' Schalke 04 — substitution: Christian Gomis / Amin Younes
46' Schalke 04 — substitution: Adrian Tobias Gantenbein / Mika Wallentowitz
45+1' Kennet Eichhorn - Hertha Berlin receive a yellow card
35' Hertha Berlin — substitution: Jeremy Dudziak / Maurice Krattenmacher
34' Luca Schuler - Hertha Berlin receive a yellow card

How We Build the Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hertha Berlin vs Schalke 04 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hertha Berlin's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Schalke 04's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Hertha Berlin and Schalke 04 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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