- Hertha BSC Berlin have won three of the last four 2. Bundesliga meetings with SpVgg Greuther Furth, including a 1-0 win seven months ago in this division.
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth have won only one of their last five matches, conceding three goals in a home defeat to Bochum last time out.
- Hertha have won four of their last five in all competitions, including a 6-1 thrashing of FC Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal.
Leitl returns to his old club
Hertha BSC Berlin will play at SpVgg Greuther Furth in the 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 on Friday with the visitors looking the more likely to take the full points at the odds-on line. This SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Hertha BSC Berlin prediction points towards a strong showing from the visitors.
The bookmakers have Hertha as 1.93 favorites to win this Friday night game with the Kleeblätter priced at 3.57 as outsiders.
That’s despite the fact that Hertha are seventh in the 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 standings with 26 points from 15 games while Fürth occupy 16th spot on only 14 points.
Hertha coach Stefan Leitl will have extra motivation to win as he faces his former club and there’s no doubting that he has brought some structure and solidity to the club since taking over in February 2025. According to our SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Hertha BSC Berlin prediction, Leitl's track record could be the deciding factor in this intriguing fixture.
Hertha have plenty of attacking talent
Leitl’s philosophy is to play a possession-based game with a 4-2-3-1 system that can be adapted to suit his players. But what has underpinned their success this season has been his ability to keep the team compact and defensively disciplined so they are never easy to break down.
On the other hand, Furth are a team that likes to play with three at the back and wing-backs with a more direct style of play. They rely on direct, quick transitions. It can work well if it clicks but often the defensive structure is not there and that’s where Hertha can hurt them.
Furth’s home form has been patchy with two wins and four defeats in seven attempts, conceding an average of 2.29 goals per game.
Kleine’s recent departure and Heiko Vogel’s appointment may yet turn things around, but it’s still a transition phase and a visit by the in-form Old Lady may not be the best time to expect the new manager bounce to kick in. For more insight, the SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Hertha BSC Berlin preview suggests that Hertha's consistency could play a crucial role in the outcome.
Hertha have a clinical edge
Hertha’s momentum is strong after four wins in their last five, including that 6-1 win over Kaiserslautern.
This SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Hertha BSC Berlin prediction also highlights that Furth have conceded too many goals of late and could get caught out by the superior quality and firepower of their visitors.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.63 is our pick as Hertha average 1.57 goals per away game in the league and have won four of their seven away trips. As part of our SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Hertha BSC Berlin betting tips, backing Hertha to score seems a viable strategy, considering their strong momentum.
Luca Schuler has three of their last nine goals for Hertha and can add to that total in this game, while Dawid Kownacki has three in eight league games to lead their scoring charts.
Noel Futkeu is Fürth’s biggest threat with eight league goals in 15 games and he has two of their last six, but the hosts will need him to do a lot of the work if they are to get a positive result.
Hertha are a cohesive unit with Fabian Reese the creative driving force behind their attacks. He has seven assists in 15 league games and they look likely to find the space and time to put in another strong attacking performance in this clash of styles.
