20:29
Welcome to the relegation hit at Schalke and to the special performance of “The light is still on in the basement!” But does that still apply to both teams after the next 90 minutes? Let us surprise you, here we go!
20:06
Schwarz also makes a change after the 2-0 defeat against Leipzig and gives Jovetić a new chance up front today, who forms the Hertha team’s dual leadership with Lukébakio. Also, Richter replaces Kenny in the team.
20:03
For Hertha BSC, things are looking bleak in the relegation battle. The Berliners have been waiting for a win since the end of February (2-1 against Augsburg) and are already facing a trend-setting duel against Schalke in the next few weeks: “We know the starting position. You still have seven games to play, but we have to stick to the content,” explained Hertha coach Sandro Schwarz at the press conference. “It’s a very important game with a huge opportunity.”
19:52
As a reaction to the 0: 2 at TSG Hoffenheim, S04 coach Reis changes to a total of five positions today. Jenz is celebrating his comeback in defense and, together with Kamiński, forms the Royal Blues’ new central defence. In addition, Latza, Drexler and Terodde in the storm are allowed to play again.
19:44
FC Schalke 04 in particular are hoping for a turnaround in the relegation battle with today’s home game and want to start a turnaround with their fans behind them. “On Friday we want to show the face that distinguished us the previous weeks,” said S04 coach Thomas Reis. After a strong phase at the beginning of the year, when Schalke went undefeated eight times in a row, the Royal Blues recently suffered two clear defeats in a row against Hoffenheim (0:2) and Leverkusen (0:3).
19:36
18th place against 17th place, no losing – that’s what it’s all about today in the basement cracker between bottom of the table Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC. After four games without a win for Royal Blue and five games without a win for Hertha, only a three-pointer counts for both teams in a direct duel.
19:21
Good evening and welcome to the Bundesliga! At the beginning of the 28th match day, the basement duel between Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC will take place at 8:30 p.m. today. Who gets Big Points for the relegation battle?