SV Elversberg 4-0 Hertha BSC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates SV Elversberg at 40% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
Hertha BSC travel to URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde to take on SV Elversberg in 2. Bundesliga (matchday 24). The game is scheduled for Sunday 2 March 2025 at 12:30 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, SV Elversberg stand at 4W 2D 4L — 1.40 PPG. Last five: L D W W D. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
SV Elversberg's home record over their last 10 home games: 5W 1D 4L (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across their last 10 games, Hertha BSC have recorded 2W 2D 6L — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Hertha BSC's away record over their last 10 away games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.40 exceeds their overall 0.80 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
SV Elversberg are in the better shape of the two on recent form — 0.60 PPG ahead (1.40 vs 0.80). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Both teams have scored in at least 70% of each side's games (from SV Elversberg's last 10 home games and Hertha BSC's last 10 away games). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 3 H2H matches, SV Elversberg have won 2, Hertha BSC 1, with 0 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 5.7 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 29 Sep 2024, ended SV Elversberg 4–1 Hertha BSC — a SV Elversberg win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 5.7 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
SV Elversberg in-play tendencies (last 57 games, 29 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 83% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 17 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 17 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 35%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
Hertha BSC in-play tendencies (last 57 games, 29 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 86% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; of the 22 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 41%; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 39%; BTTS occurs in 76% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — SV Elversberg 58% and Hertha BSC 70% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (SV Elversberg 65% | Hertha BSC 72%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: SV Elversberg surrender their half-time lead 29% of the time, while Hertha BSC have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 39% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle. Note also that Hertha BSC surrender HT leads in 41% of cases while SV Elversberg recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 35% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SV Elversberg 1.76 xG and Hertha BSC 1.62 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: SV Elversberg attack 1.175 / defence 1.265 | Hertha BSC attack 0.961 / defence 1.034. League average goals — home 1.450 / away 1.332. SV Elversberg's defence rating of 1.265 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Hertha BSC's projected output up. Data: built from SV Elversberg's last 57 games and Hertha BSC's last 57.
Result probabilities: SV Elversberg 40% | Draw 25% | Hertha BSC 34%. Fair-value odds: SV Elversberg 2.47 | Draw 3.99 | Hertha BSC 2.90. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS Yes probability 68% | Total xG 3.38. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.38 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 68% — both xG figures (1.76 / 1.62) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is SV Elversberg at 40% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on SV Elversberg offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.38 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 66% — strong conviction, supported by recent form (SV Elversberg's last 10 home games and Hertha BSC's last 10 away games) averaging 3.5 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 5.7 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 68% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: SV Elversberg 80% (last 10 home games) | Hertha BSC 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, matchday 24 | Venue: URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde • Kick-off: Sunday 2 March 2025 at 12:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SV Elversberg 40% | Draw 25% | Hertha BSC 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% (Under 34%) | BTTS Yes 68% (No 32%) | xG SV Elversberg 1.76 / Hertha BSC 1.62 • Poisson strength factors: SV Elversberg attack 1.175 / def 1.265 | Hertha BSC attack 0.961 / def 1.034 | league avg home 1.450 / away 1.332 • Poisson stance: SV Elversberg (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.76
SV Elversberg xG
Expected Goals
1.62
Hertha BSC xG
68%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC FAQs
What time does SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC kick off?
SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC kicked off at 12:30 UK time on Sunday 2 March 2025 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
What was the final score in SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC?
SV Elversberg 4 - 0 Hertha BSC.
Where is SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC being played?
The match is being played at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
What competition is SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC part of?
SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC is a 2. Bundesliga fixture (matchday 24) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC?
Our statistical model gives SV Elversberg a 40% chance of winning, Hertha BSC a 34% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making SV Elversberg the favourite.
Will both teams score in SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC?
Our model estimates a 68% probability that both SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates SV Elversberg's attack at 1.18x the league average against Hertha BSC's defence at 1.03x — combine the two and it projects 1.76 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Hertha BSC's attack versus SV Elversberg's defence, projects 1.62 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from SV Elversberg's last 57 games and Hertha BSC's last 57 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 1-2 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SV Elversberg Win
40%
2.47
25%
3.99
34%
2.90
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.7%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
1 – 2
7.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.76
SV Elversberg xG
Total xG
3.38
1.62
Hertha BSC xG
2.47
40%
Home win
3.99
25%
Draw
2.90
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
68%
BTTS Yes
1.48
32%
BTTS No
3.09
Clean Sheet
20%
5.05
17%
5.82
Win to Nil
8%
12.48
6%
16.90
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 6.0 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 5.3 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.0%.
How many goals are SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC expected to score?
The model projects 1.76 expected goals for SV Elversberg and 1.62 for Hertha BSC, a combined total of 3.38.
How confident is the prediction model for SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC?
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 57 outings, SV Elversberg have picked up 1.39 PPG on a 22W 13D 22L record — L-D-W-W-D across the most recent five.
Hertha BSC's form line: 20W 14D 23L from 57 games, 1.30 PPG, last five L-L-L-L-D.
Form-wise this is close to level: SV Elversberg on 1.39 PPG, Hertha BSC on 1.30. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, SV Elversberg have posted 1.45 PPG from their last 29 home games (12W 6D 11L).
On the road, Hertha BSC have gone 10W 6D 13L from their last 29 away games — 1.24 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
SV Elversberg are averaging 1.56 goals scored and 1.63 conceded per game recently; Hertha BSC are on 1.77 scored and 1.67 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Hertha BSC in 70%.
Last 57 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SV Elversberg
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Hertha BSC
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SV Elversberg (Home) vs Hertha BSC (Away)
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SV Elversberg
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Hertha BSC
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❓ SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC Form FAQs
What form are SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC in coming into this match?
SV Elversberg have gone 22W 13D 22L in their last 57 games (1.39 PPG), while Hertha BSC have gone 20W 14D 23L in their last 57 (1.30 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SV Elversberg at home or Hertha BSC away?
SV Elversberg's home record (1.45 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SV Elversberg at home: 1.45 PPG; Hertha BSC away: 1.24 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 6 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from December 2023. All of them came in 2. Bundesliga. The most recent was on 7 February 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 3 Dec 2023, when Hertha BSC won Hertha BSC 5-1 SV Elversberg.
SV Elversberg's record when hosting Hertha BSC specifically: 2W 0D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
4
SV Elversberg
0
Draws
2
Hertha BSC
Recent Meetings
❓ SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, SV Elversberg have won 4, Hertha BSC have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 7 February 2026: SV Elversberg 0-3 Hertha BSC.
Who has won more matches between SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC?
SV Elversberg have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
SV Elversberg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Hertha BSC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 44% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — SV Elversberg at 62%, Hertha BSC at 76%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 72% for SV Elversberg and 72% for Hertha BSC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 48% and 45% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SV Elversberg home games / Hertha BSC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ SV Elversberg vs Hertha BSC Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of SV Elversberg's games and 76% of Hertha BSC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 72% of SV Elversberg's matches and 72% of Hertha BSC's.
Do SV Elversberg and Hertha BSC matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 83% of SV Elversberg's recent matches and 86% of Hertha BSC's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant SV Elversberg run riot with a 4-0 hammering of Hertha BSC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SV Elversberg beat Hertha BSC 4-0 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Regular Season - 24, in the 2. Bundesliga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SV Elversberg 1.76 xG and Hertha BSC 1.62 xG, a combined 3.38. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. SV Elversberg beat their projection by 2.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Hertha BSC landed 1.6 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SV Elversberg attack 1.18 / defence 1.26 against Hertha BSC attack 0.96 / defence 1.03, drawn from 57/57 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SV Elversberg 40% | Draw 25% | Hertha BSC 34%, with SV Elversberg to win its most likely call at 40%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 86% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 68% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 68% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SV Elversberg 65%, Hertha BSC 72%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 64%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SV Elversberg's trading profile (57 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not.
Hertha BSC's trading profile (57 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — SV Elversberg 1.39 PPG, Hertha BSC 1.30 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the SV Elversberg win broke the near-deadlock. SV Elversberg (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.66 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.76 average — tighter than their form line. Hertha BSC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.59 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 1.90 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.
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