Hertha BSC 0-0 FC Schalke 04 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Schalke 04 at 40%, yet other data sources diverge — this Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a 2. Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 18 as Hertha BSC welcome FC Schalke 04 to Olympiastadion. Kick-off is set for Saturday 17 January 2026 at 19:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all 2. Bundesliga games this season, Hertha BSC have gone 6W 2D 2L from 10 outings — a 2.00 PPG return. Last five: W W L D D. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Hertha BSC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Hertha BSC have posted 4W 3D 3L at Olympiastadion — 1.50 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.50 lags behind their overall 2.00 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Olympiastadion this season.
FC Schalke 04 — All Games: 7W 1D 2L from 10 2. Bundesliga fixtures this season — 2.20 PPG. Last five: D W W W L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.60 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for FC Schalke 04, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, FC Schalke 04 have gone 5W 1D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 1.60 is notably below their overall 2.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Hertha BSC 2.00 PPG, FC Schalke 04 2.20 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
On the goals front, neither side scores or concedes freely enough to make BTTS Yes the call. Hertha BSC's 30% rate and FC Schalke 04's 30% (using home/away splits) both sit well below average — BTTS No is the form-backed angle.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 9 previous encounters have yielded 5 wins for Hertha BSC, 3 for FC Schalke 04 and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 9 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 1 Aug 2025, ended 1–2 with FC Schalke 04 winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Hertha BSC in-play and half-time data (51 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 35% of games (home games).
FC Schalke 04 in-play and half-time data (51 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Hertha BSC 53% versus FC Schalke 04 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Hertha BSC 49% | FC Schalke 04 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Hertha BSC 0.85 xG and FC Schalke 04 1.07 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Hertha BSC attack 0.767 / defence 0.858 | FC Schalke 04 attack 0.948 / defence 0.791. League average goals — home 1.409 / away 1.319. Hertha BSC's attack strength of 0.767 is below the league average — the 0.85 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. FC Schalke 04's defence strength of 0.791 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 51 Hertha BSC games / 51 FC Schalke 04 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Hertha BSC 29% | Draw 31% | FC Schalke 04 40%. Fair-value odds: Hertha BSC 3.45 | Draw 3.23 | FC Schalke 04 2.50. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 30% | BTTS probability 38% | Total xG 1.93. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 70% probability — total xG of 1.93 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 38% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is FC Schalke 04 at 40% — marginal model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on FC Schalke 04 offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.93 combined xG gives a 30% probability to Under 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 1.9 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 4.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 38% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Hertha BSC 30% | FC Schalke 04 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Olympiastadion • Kick-off: Saturday 17 Jan 2026, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Hertha BSC 29% | Draw 31% | FC Schalke 04 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 30% | BTTS 38% | xG Hertha BSC 0.85 / FC Schalke 04 1.07 • Poisson strength factors: Hertha BSC attack 0.767 / def 0.858 | FC Schalke 04 attack 0.948 / def 0.791 | league avg home 1.409 / away 1.319 • Poisson stance: FC Schalke 04 (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.85
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
1.07
FC Schalke 04 xG
38%
BTTS
57%
Over 1.5
30%
Over 2.5
13%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 kick off?
Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 kicked off at 19:30 on Saturday 17 January 2026 at Olympiastadion.
What was the final score in Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04?
Hertha BSC 0 - 0 FC Schalke 04.
Where is Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 being played?
The match is being played at Olympiastadion.
What competition is Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 part of?
Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04?
Our statistical model gives Hertha BSC a 29% chance of winning, FC Schalke 04 a 40% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making FC Schalke 04 the favourite.
Will both teams score in Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04?
Our model estimates a 38% probability that both Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 will score (BTTS).
Will Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 30%.
What is the head-to-head record between Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04?
Record (9 meetings): Hertha BSC 5W | Draws 1 | FC Schalke 04 3W.
What form are Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 in?
Hertha BSC (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-L-D-D. FC Schalke 04 (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.60 | L5 D-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Hertha BSC's attack at 0.77x the league average against FC Schalke 04's defence at 0.79x — combine the two and it projects 0.85 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, FC Schalke 04's attack versus Hertha BSC's defence, projects 1.07 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 51/51 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 16.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (15.1%), 0-1 (13.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 45% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Schalke 04 Win
29%
3.50
31%
3.20
40%
2.49
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
15.6%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
14.6%
Draw
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.85
Hertha BSC xG
Total xG
1.93
1.07
FC Schalke 04 xG
3.50
29%
Home win
3.20
31%
Draw
2.49
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
57%
Over 1.5
1.75
43%
Under 1.5
2.33
30%
Over 2.5
3.33
70%
Under 2.5
1.43
13%
Over 3.5
7.69
87%
Under 3.5
1.15
5%
Over 4.5
20.00
95%
Under 4.5
1.05
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
38%
BTTS Yes
2.64
62%
BTTS No
1.61
Clean Sheet
34%
2.92
43%
2.35
Win to Nil
10%
10.24
17%
5.85
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14.6 | 15.6 | 8.4 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 12.4 | 13.3 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 16.3%.
How many goals are Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 expected to score?
The model projects 0.85 expected goals for Hertha BSC and 1.07 for FC Schalke 04, a combined total of 1.93.
How confident is the prediction model for Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 51 outings, Hertha BSC have picked up 1.41 PPG on a 20W 12D 19L record — W-W-L-D-D across the most recent five. The sample for Hertha BSC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
FC Schalke 04's form line: 22W 9D 20L from 51 games, 1.47 PPG, last five D-W-W-W-L. The sample for FC Schalke 04 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Hertha BSC on 1.41 PPG, FC Schalke 04 on 1.47. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Hertha BSC have posted 1.19 PPG from 26 outings (8W 7D 11L).
On the road, FC Schalke 04 have gone 9W 6D 11L from 26 away games — 1.27 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Hertha BSC are averaging 1.37 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; FC Schalke 04 are on 1.45 scored and 1.41 conceded.
Last 51 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Hertha BSC
Blended
FC Schalke 04
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 in coming into this match?
Hertha BSC have gone 20W 12D 19L in their last 51 games (1.41 PPG), while FC Schalke 04 have gone 22W 9D 20L in their last 51 (1.47 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Hertha BSC at home or FC Schalke 04 away?
FC Schalke 04's away record (1.27 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Hertha BSC at home: 1.19 PPG; FC Schalke 04 away: 1.27 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to January 2021. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 17 January 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 2 Jan 2021, when Hertha BSC won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Hertha BSC's record when hosting FC Schalke 04 specifically: 3W 1D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Hertha BSC
2
Draws
3
FC Schalke 04
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04?
From 10 meetings on record, Hertha BSC have won 5, FC Schalke 04 have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 last play each other?
They last met on 17 January 2026, when Hertha BSC 0-0 FC Schalke 04.
Who has won more matches between Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04?
Hertha BSC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Hertha BSC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches.
FC Schalke 04 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Hertha BSC 50%, FC Schalke 04 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 35% (Hertha BSC) and 50% (FC Schalke 04).
On the defensive side: Hertha BSC have failed to score in 31% of games; FC Schalke 04 in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Hertha BSC home games / FC Schalke 04 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Hertha BSC play FC Schalke 04?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Hertha BSC's recent matches and 46% of FC Schalke 04's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 35% of Hertha BSC's recent games and 50% of FC Schalke 04's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 tend to score early?
Hertha BSC have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, FC Schalke 04 in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Hertha BSC's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 finished level at 0-0 at Olympiastadion, Regular Season - 18, in the 2. Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Hertha BSC 0.85 xG and FC Schalke 04 1.07 xG, a combined 1.93. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Hertha BSC fell 0.9 short of their projected output. FC Schalke 04 landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Hertha BSC attack 0.77 / defence 0.86 against FC Schalke 04 attack 0.95 / defence 0.79, drawn from 51/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Hertha BSC 29% | Draw 31% | FC Schalke 04 40%, with FC Schalke 04 to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 31%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 30%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 57% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 38% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Hertha BSC 49%, FC Schalke 04 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Hertha BSC's trading profile (51 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 26% of games, a blank that repeated today.
FC Schalke 04's trading profile (51 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 26% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Hertha BSC 1.41 PPG, FC Schalke 04 1.47 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Hertha BSC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.04 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.23 average — tighter than their form line. FC Schalke 04 (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.27 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.