VfL Osnabrück vs Hertha BSC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hertha BSC travel to face VfL Osnabrück on Sunday 13 September in the 2. Bundesliga – the ball rolls at 12:30 WAT. In the table, VfL Osnabrück are 14th, lower half, on 11 points after 11 matches; Hertha BSC are 1st (leading the league) with 31. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
VfL Osnabrück, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Eintracht Braunschweig, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Hertha BSC, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over 1. FC Magdeburg, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Hertha BSC, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.5 for VfL Osnabrück.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give VfL Osnabrück 1.8 xG, Hertha BSC 2.2 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 76% and GG at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – VfL Osnabrück 34%, draw 21%, Hertha BSC 45%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.50 – longer than our fair 1.43, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: VfL Osnabrück 1–2 Hertha BSC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
VfL Osnabrück34%fair 2.98 · @3.10
Draw21%fair 4.74 · @3.50
Hertha BSC45%fair 2.21 · @2.05
4.00Expected goals
1.85VfL Osnabrück xG
2.15Hertha BSC xG
70%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: VfL Osnabrück 1.8 – 2.2 Hertha BSC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hertha BSC to win✓
45%
2.21
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.50
Draw no bet
Hertha BSC (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.74
–
Asian handicap
VfL Osnabrück +1 (Asian handicap)✗
67%
1.49
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Hertha BSC to score first
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Hertha BSC ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hertha BSC / FT Hertha BSC✗
28%
3.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.76
–
Recent results
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 21% 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).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
