HERTHA VS DARMSTADT - GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA MATCH DETAILS: HERTHA VS DARMSTADT
As Hertha prepare to host Darmstadt on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Lechner, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
HERTHA PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA
Hertha, currently 6th in the standings with 34 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 16 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
DARMSTADT PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA
Darmstadt, sitting 2nd with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HERTHA VS DARMSTADT
Recent meetings between Hertha and Darmstadt have favored Darmstadt, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Hannover, Hertha recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Ernst, Karbownik, Dardai, Gechter, Eitschberger, Seguin, Klemens, Reese, Cuisance, Brekalo, Schuler. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Darmstadt's last outing came against Braunschweig, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Schuhen, Nurnberger, Maglica, Pfeiffer, Lopez, Akiyama, Klefisch, Marseiler, Papela, Richter, Corredor. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Hertha are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Darmstadt are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR HERTHA VS DARMSTADT
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hertha's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Darmstadt's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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