TIPS - Hertha BSC VS SV Darmstadt 98

[(Hertha BSC Berlin) Strength]:
1. Hertha BSC currently sit in 7th place in the league with 30 points, trailing the top three by 7 points. With the league just past the halfway mark, they still have a chance to achieve a better position and are highly motivated.
2. Fabian Reese has scored 4 goals and provided 8 assists this season, making him the player with the most direct goal involvements in the team.

[(Hertha BSC Berlin) Weakness]:
1. Hertha BSC's starter, Deyovaiso Zeefuik, is equally proficient with both feet and can play on either wing. He will be suspended for this match due to accumulated yellow cards.
2. Hertha BSC failed to win any of their last six matches, with four of them ending in draws, making it difficult for the team to consistently secure points.
3. Hertha BSC failed to win any of their last four home matches. While they scored 3 goals at home, they conceded 6, indicating their home defense is not solid.

[(SV Darmstadt 98) Strength]:
1. SV Darmstadt 98 are in 3rd place in the league with 37 points. With one game in hand, they are only 2 points behind the league leaders and are determined to secure all three points to climb to the top of the table.
2. Isac Lidberg scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists this season, ranking as the league's top scorer.
3. SV Darmstadt 98 remained unbeaten in their last three matches, with two wins and one draw. The team scored 7 goals during this period, showcasing their strong attacking firepower.

[(SV Darmstadt 98) Neutral]:
1. The last two encounters between the two teams have ended in draws, with neither side holding a clear advantage.

[(SV Darmstadt 98) Weakness]:
1. SV Darmstadt 98's two starting forwards are injured. Bartosz Bialek and Killian Corredor have combined for 6 goals and 2 assists this season and will be unavailable for this match.
2. SV Darmstadt 98 secured three draws and one loss in their last four away matches. While they have been relatively stable recently, their away performances have not been particularly impressive.

[Tips]:
SV Darmstadt 98's recent away performance has not been ideal, with the team securing three draws and one loss in their last four away matches.

Additionally, two forwards are injured, which has somewhat weakened their attacking prowess.

Hertha BSC's recent form has also been inconsistent, with the team failing to secure a win recently, drawing most of their matches.

Considering that previous encounters between the two teams have ended in draws, the likelihood of a draw in this match is high.

However, Darmstadt also have the potential to leverage their strong firepower to secure an away win.

Therefore, the away team are favored to avoid defeat.

[Recommended]:
SV Darmstadt 98 (+0/0.5)