Vincent West
Dailysports's expert
Hertha Berlin
Hamburger SV
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On January 25, the Olympiastadion will host a Round 19 match of the German 2. Bundesliga, where Hertha will face Hamburg. My suggestion for this match involves betting on goals, cards, or the winner.
Hertha
For a long time, the team was the strongest representative of the capital in German football. They also had occasional successes at the national level and, albeit modest, in European competitions. It seemed that with a new investor, Windhorst, the team could reach a new level. However, despite massive investments, everything fell apart. Instead of even qualifying for the Conference League, the Old Lady found themselves in the second division. What's more, this prestigious newcomer finished the 2023/2024 season in the middle of the final table.
In the new campaign, under the guidance of Fiel, the Berlin club remains stuck at the same modest level, losing more often than winning before the winter break, especially in November and December, when they only managed to beat Magdeburg. However, in 2025, opening the year at home against Paderborn, they surprisingly secured a 2-1 win.
Hamburg
The club has won almost everything possible, including the European Cup. Most importantly, Hamburg displayed incredible consistency, being a participant in every Bundesliga 1 season since its inception. However, after their relegation, the Red Shorts have struggled to return to the top flight. They've only participated in the relegation playoffs once – unsuccessfully. As usual, the nominal favorites in these play-offs often finish fourth, as they did in 2024.
Now, the Dinosaurs are focused on their familiar task: a new round of the battle for a long-awaited return to the Bundesliga 1. They ended the previous calendar year with seven victories and 28 points, sitting in third place. After the break, they played their direct competitor, Cologne, at home, securing a precise 1-0 win.
Match facts
- Hertha has won two of their last nine matches.
- Hamburg is unbeaten in six consecutive rounds.
- 72% of Hamburg's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.5 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the Red Shorts won both league encounters but lost in extra time in the cup. In November, the capital club earned a 1-1 draw away.
Hertha vs Hamburg Prediction
Bookmakers give the advantage to the visitors but do not completely rule out the hosts. A bet on the league leader's win with a "0" handicap is recommended (odds – 1.8).
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