The big picture

Hertha Berlin come in 1st on the ladder with 31 points; Karlsruher SC are 16th on 11. Hertha Berlin have the higher position to protect.

Form

Hertha Berlin have won two of their last five and most recently beat VfL Wolfsburg 2–1.

Karlsruher SC have won two of their last five and most recently beat Hertha Berlin 4–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2007: Hertha Berlin 2, Karlsruher SC 2.

Last time out (2008-09), Karlsruher SC won 4–0 at BBBank Wildpark.

Biggest margin between these two: Hertha Berlin by 4 goals in 2008-09 (4–0).

Players to watch

For Hertha Berlin, watch Dodi Lukébakio (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2022-23) and Marco Richter (0.2 goals a game, 6 assists in 2022-23).

For Karlsruher SC, watch Sebastian Freis (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2008-09) and Lars Stindl (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2008-09).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Hertha Berlin have the edge.