VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC preview and prediction
The match
VfL Osnabrück host Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday 13 September, with kick-off at 12:30 (WAT). VfL Osnabrück are 14th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while Hertha BSC sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
VfL Osnabrück's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Eintracht Braunschweig 3–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Hertha BSC's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat 1. FC Magdeburg 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Hertha BSC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 1.9 for VfL Osnabrück and 2.1 for Hertha BSC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.43, so there is value in it. Predicted score: VfL Osnabrück 1–2 Hertha BSC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
VfL Osnabrück34%fair 2.93 · @3.10
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @3.50
Hertha BSC45%fair 2.20 · @2.05
4.00Expected goals
1.85VfL Osnabrück xG
2.15Hertha BSC xG
70%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: VfL Osnabrück 1.9 – 2.1 Hertha BSC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hertha BSC to win✓
45%
2.20
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.26
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Hertha BSC ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.71
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hertha BSC / FT Hertha BSC✗
28%
3.54
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.78
–
Form
VfL Osnabrück – last 6
WLWWLL
6 Sep
vs Eintracht Braunschweig
3–1
W
2 Sep
vs Bayern München
1–4
L
28 Aug
@ VfL Bochum
1–0
W
18 Aug
@ Spelle-Venhaus
5–3
W
15 Aug
vs 1. FC Magdeburg
0–3
L
8 Aug
@ 1. FC Heidenheim
3–4
L
2.2Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Hertha BSC – last 6
WWDWWD
6 Sep
vs 1. FC Magdeburg
2–1
W
28 Aug
@ Eintracht Braunschweig
5–3
W
22 Aug
@ FC Saarbrücken
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs 1. FC Heidenheim
4–1
W
7 Aug
@ VfL Bochum
1–0
W
31 Jul
@ 1. FC Köln
2–2
D
2.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between VfL Osnabrück and Hertha BSC.
What is the prediction for VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?
On our numbers VfL Osnabrück have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Hertha BSC 45%.
How many goals will there be in VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?
Our predicted score is VfL Osnabrück 1–2 Hertha BSC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?
VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
