Schalke vs Hertha Berlin Predictions

• Schalke’s only home wins since September came with single-goal margins.
• Hertha Berlin have lost eight of their last nine Bundesliga away games.
• Four of Schalke’s last six Bundesliga home games have had three goals or more.

A pivotal relegation six-pointer

Despite all of their fine work of late, Schalke sunk to the bottom of the Bundesliga standings once again following defeat to Hoffenheim in their latest match. They have an immediate opportunity for redemption though as they welcome Hertha Berlin, a side just one place and one point above them in the standings.

Defeat in this fixture could all but end Schalke’s short stay in the top flight but a return of four unbeaten games across their last five at home may inspire confidence amongst the Royal Blues. Even so, Schalke remain the worst performing Bundesliga home side across the season in terms of points, goals scored and conceded goals.

Luckily for them, they get to face the Bundesliga’s worst away side! Hertha have lost eight of their last nine away league games and have picked up a measly five points on their travels this season, a statistic which should raise fears of their immediate top-flight survival prospects.

Back Schalke in a tight encounter

Although both sides have been woeful for large parts of the season, we’re siding with Schalke to come out on top in this crucial relegation clash.

However, we’re going for a slender 2-1 margin of victory in the correct score market for the hosts as with so much at stake, this could be a very tight encounter that could effectively deal a fatal blow to either side’s survival prospects.

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