- Team form: Hertha Berlin have won eight, drawn four and lost four of their 16 away games in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Players to watch: Arminia Bielefeld’s Joel Grodowski and Hertha BSC’s Fabian Reese have both scored 10 league goals in 2025-26.
Bielefeld and Hertha to share the spoils
A game between two inconsistent teams in the 2. Bundesliga promises to be an entertaining contest this Sunday when Arminia Bielefeld host Hertha BSC Berlin. Hertha are sixth in the table with 51 points from 33 games played while Bielefeld sit 16th with 36 from the same number of matches.
Hertha should come out on top in this game, but the home side have been scoring plenty of goals at home and play with a high energy that will keep this game lively. Hertha have lost momentum recently, failing to win their last two away games (a draw and a defeat), while Bielefeld are not in bad form at home, having drawn their last two there.
Arminia Bielefeld boss Michel Kniat has been in charge since July 2023 and has instilled a high-tempo, direct, attacking style of play on his players. His team can switch from a 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2 system with the wingers coming in on the defensive and then high pressing the opposition with intensity to get the ball back. When they do, they play direct, with long passes or runs into the box.
Berlin’s structure will come up against Bielefeld’s directness
Key players
The main creativity for Bielefeld comes from Joel Grodowski, who is their best player in terms of intelligence and work rate. The other front three are all direct and can be very effective on their day, but it is Grodowski’s goals that have put his team on the board in crucial moments.
Hertha’s most creative player is Fabian Reese, who has scored ten goals in 32 league appearances. Like Grodowski, Reese is a smart player who puts his chances away and his goals will be essential for Hertha if they are to get the win on Sunday.
Tactical outlook
Hertha boss Stefan Leitl took over in February 2025 and has brought a new structure-first philosophy to the club that has stabilised their performances.
A game where Bielefeld come to win and Hertha aim to control possession will be a real test for both coaches’ tactical beliefs and could result in a lot of goals. Over 2.5 goals looks like a bargain at 1.34, but we’re going to side with the visitors to squeeze out a result because of their promotion push and structured style.
Hertha have the structure to outlast Bielefeld
Hertha are averaging 1.88 goals scored per game away from home but have conceded an average of 1.25 per game, which suggests they are open to the counter attack. Both Teams to Score - Yes is worth a bet at 1.38, but we’re recommending Hertha to edge the game at 4.07 as our main selection for this clash.
- Bielefeld’s recent results show they have won just one of their last five, beating Preussen Muenster 3-2 away, drawing 1-1 with Bochum at home and losing 2-0 to Kaiserslautern.
- Hertha’s last three results were a 1-0 away defeat to Magdeburg, a 1-0 home defeat to Holstein Kiel and a 2-1 win at home over Greuther Fuerth.
- The two clubs played out a 1-1 draw at the Olympiastadion four months ago.
