Hertha Handicap (0)
Hertha Handicap (0)
Schalke, after a series of 8 rounds without defeat, suffered two defeats in a row. First, the Pitmen lost in this matter to Bayer (0: 3), and then to Hoffenheim, which gained form (0: 2). As a result, they fell to the bottom of the table, and the loss to the saving 15th position increased to 5 points.
In addition to an offensive defeat in the last matchday against a direct rival, Thomas Reis’s team again lost a top centre-back – Moritz Jentz, who cannot be replaced qualitatively.
In terms of expected goals scored (xg = 1.1) and goals conceded (xga = 1.53), Schalke are 3rd and 5th from bottom respectively.
Hertha found herself in a similar situation, having to fight for survival after 27 rounds. She scored 1 more point and is one line higher than her current opponent.
Sandro Schwartz instills a counter-attacking model in the club. The old lady is ranked in the top 5 for the speed of the ball towards the opponent’s goal, and 4th from the bottom for the number of possession passes.
The band has been showing signs of life recently. For example, against the mighty Freiburg (1-1) and Mainz (1-1), they proved to be the best on the pitch in terms of expected goals scored.
I assume that Hertha will continue to develop in the medium term and will be able to take advantage of the lack of a key defender for Schalke.