Hertha BSC – 1. FC Heidenheim

Hertha BSC put on a dominant display at home, cruising to a 4‑1 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim and cementing their flawless start to the season. The win lifted the Berlin side to the summit with 18 points from six straight wins, their goal difference now a healthy +10 after scoring 17 and conceding only seven. Heidenheim, sitting third with 13 points after four wins, a draw and a loss, fell further behind despite a respectable 14‑12 tally. The encounter also settled the head‑to‑head this campaign, giving Hertha the sole win in their two‑match series.