Hertha BSC – Holstein Kiel

Hertha BSC head into the clash at the Olympiastadion sitting atop the table with a flawless record of six wins from six games, 18 points and a dominant 17‑7 goal difference. Their opponents, Holstein Kiel, languish in 16th place, having collected just four points from four draws and two defeats, and will be desperate to turn a meagre seven‑goal tally into something more. The gap between the sides is stark – a full twelve points and a ten‑goal swing – underscoring the uphill battle the visitors face. Yet the two clubs have never met in this season, so the encounter promises a fresh test of whether Hertha can maintain their perfect run against a team fighting to avoid the relegation zone.