Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Match Preview
Friday night lights at the Olympiastadion see Hertha Berlin aiming to close the gap on the promotion places as they host struggling Arminia Bielefeld on 19 December 2025. The “Old Lady” of Berlin sits 7th with 27 points, fresh off a wild 3–3 draw against Greuther Fürth and a dominant 6–1 cup win earlier in the month. They are firmly in the hunt for the Bundesliga. Arminia Bielefeld, languishing in 12th with 18 points, are in a rut, having picked up just one point from their last four league games. With a relegation scrap looming if form doesn’t improve, the visitors face a daunting task in the capital.
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Match Info
- Competition: 2. Bundesliga (Matchday 17)
- Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin (Capacity: 74,667)
- Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
- Kickoff: 18:30 CET | 17:30 GMT | 12:30 ET
- Referee: TBC (DFB Appointment)
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Match Stakes
Hertha Berlin (7th — 27 pts):
- Win → Moves to 30 pts; puts them temporarily into the top 4/5 mix
- Draw → Disappointing result at home; leaves them trailing the promotion pack
- Loss → A blow to morale before the winter break; keeps them stuck in mid-table
Arminia Bielefeld (12th — 18 pts):
- Win → Vital 3 pts to reach 21 pts; creates breathing room from the danger zone
- Draw → A solid point away at a promotion contender; stops the losing slide
- Loss → Could drop to 13th/14th; pulls them dangerously close to the bottom three
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Team News
Hertha Berlin:
- Brooks J. — Out (Ankle Injury – Key Defender)
- Dardai P. — Available (Midfield playmaker)
- Reese F. — Available (Captain & Talisman)
- Kenny J. — Available (Starting Right-back)
Arminia Bielefeld:
- Uldrikis R. — Out (Knee Injury – Starting Striker Missing)
- Hilterman J. — Out (Shoulder Injury)
- Richter D. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Jensen L. — Out (Injury)
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Hertha Berlin
- 12/12 — 3–3 vs Greuther Fürth (2. Bundesliga)
- 07/12 — 0–2 vs Magdeburg (2. Bundesliga)
- 02/12 — 6–1 vs Kaiserslautern (DFB-Pokal)
- 29/11 — 1–0 vs Holstein Kiel (2. Bundesliga)
- 21/11 — 1–0 vs Braunschweig (2. Bundesliga)
Arminia Bielefeld
- 13/12 — 0–0 vs Kaiserslautern (2. Bundesliga)
- 06/12 — 0–1 vs Bochum (2. Bundesliga)
- 30/11 — 1–2 vs Preußen Münster (2. Bundesliga)
- 23/11 — 0–2 vs Nürnberg (2. Bundesliga)
- 08/11 — 4–0 vs Karlsruher SC (2. Bundesliga)
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 30/04/2022 — Bielefeld 1–1 Hertha (Bundesliga)
- 11/12/2021 — Hertha 2–0 Bielefeld (Bundesliga)
- 09/05/2021 — Hertha 0–0 Bielefeld (Bundesliga)
- 10/01/2021 — Bielefeld 1–0 Hertha (Bundesliga)
- 09/01/2019 — Hertha 4–1 Bielefeld (Friendly)
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Hertha Berlin (4-2-3-1)
Ernst; Kenny, Leistner, Dardai M., Karbownik; Demme, Cuisance; Reese, Maza, Scherhant; Schuler
Arminia Bielefeld (3-4-1-2)
Kersken; Lannert, Großer, Felix; Oppie, Kunze, Russo, Wörl; Biankadi; Grodowski, Kania
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Impact Bench
Hertha Berlin: Tabakovic (Goal threat), Winkler (Pace on wing)
Arminia Bielefeld: Corbeanu (Attacking flair), Momuluh (Speed)
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Tactical Analysis
Hertha Berlin
Hertha have been scoring for fun recently (9 goals in last 3 games including Cup), driven by the creative engine of Michael Cuisance and Fabian Reese. Without John Brooks at the back, they looked shaky conceding 3 to Fürth. They will play on the front foot, looking to overwhelm Bielefeld’s back three with quick transitions and set-pieces where Leistner is a threat.
Arminia Bielefeld
Bielefeld are in a striker crisis with Uldrikis and Hilterman out. They have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 games. Manager Mitch Kniat will likely set up a compact block to frustrate Hertha, hoping to nick a goal through Joel Grodowski on the counter. Their defense must be perfect, as they lack the firepower to win a shootout.
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Key Battles
- Reese vs Lannert — Hertha’s best winger vs Bielefeld’s wing-back
- Schuler vs Großer — Physical battle in the box
- Cuisance vs Kunze — Fight for midfield control
- Ernst vs Grodowski — Hertha GK must stay focused against counters
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Spotlight Players
Hertha Berlin — Fabian Reese
The heart and soul of this Hertha team. His crossing ability and tireless running make him the most dangerous player on the pitch. If Bielefeld double-team him, space opens up for Cuisance centrally.
Arminia Bielefeld — Jonas Kersken
The goalkeeper will be the busiest man in Berlin. Bielefeld’s chances of getting a point rest almost entirely on his shoulders making 5+ saves.
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Prediction
Hertha Berlin 2–0 Arminia Bielefeld
Hertha are formidable at home and possess too much attacking quality for a depleted Bielefeld side that struggles to score. The absence of key strikers for the visitors makes a comeback unlikely if Hertha score first.
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Betting Insights
- Hertha Berlin to Win — High Probability
- Under 3.5 Goals — Likely (Bielefeld struggle to score)
- Fabian Reese to Assist — Value Bet
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Where to Watch
- Germany: Sky Sport Bundesliga
- UK: Sky Sports Mix / Sky Sports App
- USA: ESPN+
Hertha Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — FAQs
Q: When is the Hertha vs Bielefeld match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 18:30 CET.
Q: Is John Brooks playing for Hertha?
A: No. Brooks is ruled out with an ankle injury.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Hertha Berlin are strong favorites due to home advantage and Bielefeld’s poor recent form.
Q: Where is the match?
A: At the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin.
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