Hertha BSC – Energie Cottbus

Hertha BSC head into the clash at home unbeaten, perched at the summit with 18 points from six flawless victories and a hefty 17‑7 goal difference. Their visitors, Energie Cottbus, sit seventh on 8 points after two wins, two draws and two defeats, having scraped a narrow +1 margin in a 14‑13 scoring chart. The gap between the sides is stark – a ten‑point cushion and a superior defensive record for the Berlin outfit, which has conceded just seven goals compared with Cottbus’s thirteen. Yet the Cottbus side have shown resilience, turning draws into points and could prove a tricky opponent given their recent ability to find the net. The encounter promises a test of whether Hertha can maintain their perfect run against a side eager to climb higher in the table.