2020-21 German Bundesliga – Hertha vs Schalke 04 Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Hertha vs Schalke 04 kick off? Saturday 2nd January, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Hertha vs Schalke 04 being played? Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin
Where can I get tickets for Hertha vs Schalke 04? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Hertha vs Schalke 04 on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Hertha vs Schalke 04 in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
HERTHA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwolow; Zeefuik, Stark, Torunarigha, Plattenhardt; Tousart, Guendouzi; Dilrosun, Darida, Cunha; Piatek
UNAVAILABLE: Ascacibar (Injured), Leckie (Injured), Boyata (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lowen (Injured)
SCHALKE 04
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ronnow; Stambouli, Kabak, Nastasic, Oczipka; Bozdogan, Serdar; Schopf, Harit, Raman; Uth
UNAVAILABLE: Bentaleb (Out of favour), Ibisevic (Out of favour), Paciencia (Injured), Ludewig (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sane (Injured), Mascarell (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Basement boys Schalke begin the New Year with already their fourth different coach of the season, after former Tottenham boss Christian Gross was confirmed as the permanent replacement for Manuel Baum. Gross has not managed in the Bundesliga since 2009 but he has been given the task of ending Schalke’s long winless run in the league, which now stands at 29 matches - although they did at least manage a win in the cup before Christmas. Hosts Hertha were in decent form before their 4-1 defeat at Freiburg two weeks ago, but they have only registered one victory in Berlin this season. It would take a brave person to bet on Schalke to win, but the Royal Blues are certainly capable of getting a point in the capital.
