FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC Prediction 1 August 2025

Schalke finished last season in 14th place, largely due to a poor run of form that saw them lose four of their final five matches. Over the summer, the Cobalts showed flashes of promise in friendlies—earning three wins, two draws, and suffering two defeats—yet their modest goal difference of 11:9 suggests ongoing issues at both ends of the pitch. A significant leap forward in form seems unlikely without notable reinforcements.

Hertha, meanwhile, opted for a relatively soft pre-season schedule, taking on mainly lower-tier German clubs. As a result, their solid results might not be the best indicator of their readiness. The “Old Lady” wrapped up last season in a mid-table 11th place and played out a 1-1 draw against Hannover in their most recent official outing, showing familiar signs of inconsistency.

Historically, encounters between these two clubs have delivered open, unpredictable football, and given both squads appear to still be finding their rhythm, another high-tempo and volatile match seems likely. Neither Schalke nor Hertha look settled yet, so a chaotic but entertaining draw wouldn't be out of the question.

Over 2.5 goals in the match 1.52