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Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor Sun 24 Aug 19:30
Hertha BSC Berlin
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Darmstadt vs Hertha BSC

Darmstadt host Hertha BSC in this German 2. Bundesliga clash at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Darmstadt Worth Backing

We’ll back Darmstadt with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Hertha Berlin. At betting odds of 2.07 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

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Last H2H Saw Game End 1-1

Darmstadt have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous 2. Bundesliga encounter. This was on their travels against Nurnberg at Max-Morlock-Stadion. The Lilies had most of the ball recording 59% possession and four shots on target, with Killian Corredor scoring a late winner.

Their most recent encounter saw Darmstadt win 2-1 when visiting Luebeck in the DFB-Pokal.

Hertha BSC hosted Karlsruher SC in their previous 2. Bundesliga game, ending in a 0-0 draw at Olympiastadion. The Berlin outfit enjoyed 51% possession and four shots on goal.

Six days ago, Hertha triumphed on penalties (0-0 AET) when visiting Preussen Munster in the DFB-Pokal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Olympiastadion played host to the most recent head-to-head when home side Hertha drew 1-1 with Darmstadt.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Darmstadt logo Darmstadt 5 3 1 1 8 5 3 8:5 10
14 Hertha BSC logo Hertha BSC 5 1 2 2 4 4 0 4:4 5
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Darmstadt – Last 10 League Games

Darmstadt have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Florian Kohfeldt's team have averaged 53.0% possession and 5.2 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.6 corners from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Isac Lidberg leads the way with 5 goals, Fraser Hornby has 4, with Killian Corredor and Luca Marseiler scoring 2. Fraser Hornby and Killian Corredor are the top assists makers with 2.

Hertha BSC – Last 10 League Games

Hertha have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 10.1 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Old Lady average 50.9% possession, 6.2 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Fabian Reese is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, while Sebastian Groenning, Linus Gechter, Florian Niederlechner and Luca Schuler have 1. Marten Winkler and Michael Cuisance have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Merveille Papela, Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Fabian Nuernberger, Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, Fraser Hornby, Killian Corredor, Isac Lidberg.

Hertha BSC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tjark Ernst (GK), Linus Gechter, Toni Leistner, Niklas Kolbe, Julian Eitschberger, Leon Jensen, Michael Cuisance, Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Jon Thorsteinsson, Maurice Krattenmacher, Fabian Reese.

Darmstadt vs Hertha BSC Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Darmstadt vs Hertha BSC betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We believe there’s a strong case for siding with Darmstadt. That’s because we think they could prove too strong in this 2. Bundesliga encounter and odds of 2.07 are highly attractive.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the 2. Bundesliga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Darmstadt vs Hertha BSC league stats:

  • Darmstadt have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Darmstadt have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Darmstadt have won 3 consecutive games.
  • Hertha have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Darmstadt to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 48.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Darmstadt Darmstadt logo 2 - 1 Hertha logo Hertha

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Darmstadt which is available at odds of 8.00. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fraser Hornby to Score

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt) has netted four goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of 3.65.

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Corners Prediction

Hertha Over 4.5 Corners

In their past five games, Hertha have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous four Darmstadt home matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Hertha to cover the Team Corners line, with 1.67 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Darmstadt Logo Darmstadt
Total
9.80 5.20 4.60
Home
9.80 3.60 6.20
Away
9.20 4.20 5.00
Hertha Logo Hertha
Total
11.60 6.20 5.40
Home
11.00 6.00 5.00
Away
11.20 6.20 5.00
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Darmstadt Corners
Hertha Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Darmstadt
Both Team To Score Yes
Anytime Goalscorer Fraser Hornby

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Darmstadt vs Hertha BSC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Darmstadt Most Likely Winners

With a 49% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Darmstadt are favourites to prosper in this 2. Bundesliga encounter and they’re available at 2.05 with the bookies. If you want to back the outsider, Hertha BSC are available at 3.35.

Darmstadt are available at odds of 1.76 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Hertha to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at 1.52.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Isac Lidberg Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Isac Lidberg at 5.75 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get 2.85 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)
Fabian Reese (Hertha)
Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)
Jan Luca Schuler (Hertha)
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Darmstadt Proving Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Darmstadt have secured seven wins and three defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Hertha have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

In the last meeting at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, Darmstadt defeated Hertha by a 3-1 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt Home Stats 7-0-3 3.30 2.10 1.20 7 3 4 6
Hertha BSC logo Hertha BSC Away Stats 4-1-5 2.90 1.30 1.60 6 4 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt League Stats
Hertha BSC logo Hertha BSC League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Darmstadt vs Hertha BSC Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Darmstadt vs Hertha team news before wagering. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Darmstadt Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Hertha BSC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Darmstadt Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Marcel Schuhen
21 Merveille Papela 6 Patric Pfeiffer 20 Aleksandar Vukotic 15 Fabian Nuernberger
17 Kai Klefisch 16 Hiroki Akiyama
23 Marco Richter 9 Fraser Hornby 34 Killian Corredor
7 Isac Lidberg
1 Tjark Ernst
44 Linus Gechter 37 Toni Leistner 27 Niklas Kolbe 2 Julian Eitschberger
5 Leon Jensen 10 Michael Cuisance 42 Deyovaisio Zeefuik 24 Jon Thorsteinsson
14 M. Krattenmacher 11 Fabian Reese

Hertha BSC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Darmstadt Substitutes

  • 3Leon Klassen
  • 5Matej Maglica
  • 8Luca Marseiler
  • 10Jean-Paul Boetius
  • 22Serhat-Semih Gueler
  • 27Bartosz Bialek
  • 30A. Brunst-Zoellner
  • 32Fabian Holland
  • 44Yosuke Furukawa

Hertha BSC Substitutes

  • 3Agustin Rogel
  • 8Kevin Sessa
  • 9Dawid Kownacki
  • 12Dennis Smarsch
  • 17Sebastian Groenning
  • 22Marten Winkler
  • 23Kennet Eichhorn
  • 31Marton Dardai
  • 34Janne Berner

Previous Darmstadt Lineups

17 Aug DFB-Pokal
1-2 Darmstadt
09 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 0-1 Darmstadt
02 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 4-1 Bochum
18 May 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 3-1 Regensburg
11 May 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-1 Darmstadt
03 May 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 0-4 Hamburger SV

Previous Hertha BSC Lineups

19 Aug DFB-Pokal
Preussen Munster 3-5 Hertha BSC
10 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 0-0 Karlsruher
02 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Hertha BSC
18 May 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 1-1 Hannover 96
10 May 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 2-0 Hertha BSC
04 May 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 1-0 Greuther Furth

Injuries & Suspensions

Darmstadt Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matej Maglica Yellow cards
Hertha BSC Injury Table
Type Name Info
Linus Gechter 2nd yellow (Red
Linus Gechter Red card (direc
Niklas Kolbe Rib
Diego Demme Head
Michal Karbownik Ankle
Tim Goller Shoulder
John Anthony Brooks Calf
Pascal Klemens Ankle
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hannover 96 5 4 0 1 8:5 12
2 Karlsruher 5 3 2 0 7:3 11
3 A. Bielefeld 5 3 1 1 11:4 10
4 Darmstadt 5 3 1 1 8:5 10
5 Elversberg 5 3 1 1 7:5 10
6 Kaiserslautern 5 3 0 2 8:4 9
7 Schalke 04 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
8 Paderborn 5 2 2 1 5:4 8
9 Preussen Munster 5 2 1 2 8:8 7
10 Braunschweig 5 2 1 2 6:7 7
11 F. Dusseldorf 5 2 1 2 5:9 7
12 Holstein Kiel 5 2 0 3 5:6 6
13 Greuther Furth 5 2 0 3 10:14 6
14 Hertha BSC 5 1 2 2 4:4 5
15 D. Dresden 5 1 1 3 7:9 4
16 Bochum 5 1 0 4 5:9 3
17 Magdeburg 5 1 0 4 7:12 3
18 Nurnberg 5 0 1 4 2:6 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Karlsruher 3 3 0 0 7:3 9
2 Darmstadt 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 Elversberg 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
4 A. Bielefeld 3 2 0 1 8:3 6
5 Kaiserslautern 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
6 Schalke 04 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
7 Paderborn 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
8 Hannover 96 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
9 Braunschweig 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
10 Preussen Munster 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
11 Bochum 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
12 Greuther Furth 3 1 0 2 3:7 3
13 Nurnberg 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
14 F. Dusseldorf 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
15 Hertha BSC 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
16 Magdeburg 2 0 0 2 4:6 0
17 D. Dresden 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
18 Holstein Kiel 2 0 0 2 1:4 0