Professionals, 16. October 2020
Record against Hertha
Overall: 72 matches, 29 wins, 16 draws, 27 defeats, 95:84 goal difference
In the Bundesliga: 66 matches, 24 wins, 16 draws, 26 defeats, 86:79 goal difference
Team news
Konstantinos Mavropanos injured his meniscus in the friendly against Freiburg and will have to have an operation. VfB will also be without Waldemar Anton (ankle ligament injury). For Hertha, former VfB player Santiago Ascacibar is currently struggling with a muscle strain, while Matteo Guendouzi is also stuck on the sidelines due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Super subs
Both Hertha and VfB have already scored two goals via substitutes in their three league matches so far – more than any of their Bundesliga counterparts.
Steady start
The last time that VfB began their Bundesliga season with four points from three games was back in 2011/12, when current Hertha coach Bruno Labbadia was at the helm in Stuttgart.
Better after the break
Hertha and VfB both seem to be more effective in front of goal in the second half of matches, scoring six goals each after the interval.
Attendance
As of 15 October, Hertha were planning on having 5,000 fans at the Olympiastadion for Saturday’s match.