Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC played?

VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC is played on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück

VfL Osnabrück

Hertha BSC

The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Hertha BSC. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 21, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?

A very open match: only 36 Elo points separate VfL Osnabrück (2,005) and Hertha BSC (2,041).

VfL Osnabrück win40 %

Draw26 %

Hertha BSC win34 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Osnabrück have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Hertha BSC have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

VfL Osnabrück
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 18, 2026	Spelle-Venhaus(away)	5-3	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Magdeburg(home)	0-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(away)	3-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	SC Paderborn 07(home)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Nordhorn(away)	7-0	Friendlies Clubs

Hertha BSC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(home)	4-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026	VfL Bochum(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026	1. FC Köln(away)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 21, 2026	Mamelodi Sundowns(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 17, 2026	WSG Wattens(away)	2-3	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 1 VfL Osnabrück win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Hertha BSC win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 19, 2024	VfL Osnabrück 2-1 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga
Dec 16, 2023	Hertha BSC 0-0 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC on May 19, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Hertha BSC score 2.8 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
VfL Osnabrück	2.2	1.6	4	7/15	9/15
Hertha BSC	2.8	1.3	4	8/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Osnabrück sit 18th in 2. Bundesliga (0 points from 2 matches) and Hertha BSC sit 2nd (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	Hertha BSC	2	2	0	0	5	1	6
18	VfL Osnabrück	2	0	0	2	3	7	0

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC?: The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Hertha BSC.
Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC played?: VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC is played on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.