Hertha Berlin host Heidenheim at the Olympiastadion on Wednesday in the DFB-Pokal. The hosts beat Hansa Rostock 5-1 in the opening round, with four different players getting on the scoresheet, including veteran striker Florian Niederlechner who came off the bench to net a late brace.
Heidenheim meanwhile have had mixed results in their sophomore campaign in the Bundesliga. They beat Villingen 4-0 in their cup opener, thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Maximilian Breunig on his club debut. Heidenheim lost 3-1 to Borussia Monchengladbach at this stage of the DFB Pokal last season.
Hertha Berlin vs Heidenheim Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wednesday's game will mark the third meeting between the two teams, with the home tem on the day winning both matchups.
- The two teams last faced off in the 2015-16 DFB-Pokal, with the Old Lady winning the quarter-final clash 3-2.
- Heidenheim have kept clean sheets in their last two games after managing one in their previous six.
- All three of Hertha's league defeats this season have come at home.
- The Old Lady have scored in all but one of their home games since the start of the year.
Hertha Berlin vs Heidenheim Prediction
Hertha have won their last two games after winning one of their previous four in competitive action. They have, however, lost three of their last five home games.
Heidenheim, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back unbeaten outings but have won one of their last four games across competitions. They have had checkered results on the road recently but should do just enough to take the win.
Prediction: Hertha Berlin 1-2 Heidenheim
Hertha Berlin vs Heidenheim Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Heidenheim
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Their last five meetings have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in four of their last five matchups.)