Hertha BSC – Hannover 96

Hertha BSC head into the clash at the Olympiastadion perched atop the table with a flawless record – six wins from six, 18 points and a dominant 17‑7 goal difference. Hannover 96, sitting tenth with just seven points from two victories, a draw and three defeats, will need to overturn a modest –2 goal difference to threaten the leaders. The gap in form is stark, but the two sides have met several times in recent seasons, each game often decided by narrow margins. With Hertha’s attack averaging nearly three goals per game and Hannover struggling to find the net, the home side look the clear favorites, though a surprise result could still shake up the top half of the table.