Berliner AK 07 vs Hertha Berlin tips and predictions

Club Friendly match offers big price against home glory

With the one-sided odds Hertha Berlin are a short price but they've occasionally shown that they don't always have a fortress at the back. When these sides collide they're going to produce some goals.

The away team is several levels above this Berliner AK 07 side.

If the home side is dialled in to this huge challenge they can make the odds look silly.

The first point to make is that the hosts have logged 7 home wins from their last 12 games while the visitors can't buy an away win at the moment. They're on a run of 8 back-to-back losses away from home. If you listen to the hype, Hertha Berlin have won this before a ball has even been kicked. However it's worth looking a little closer at how these sides measure up.

Berliner AK 07 must be prepared for half-chances against the run of play. If the hosts have the self-belief to get the job done they'll have gained a lot confidence from their previous outings. When they're at home they have been comfortable on the ball. Their recent 12 home matches have resulted in them averaging an impressive 2.3 goals per game.

Away from home Hertha Berlin have conceded three or more goals in all of their last 5 matches. The haters might also point to the stats from the other end of the pitch. At times the visitors have stuttered to put away their chances. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 7 away matches.

So, if the home team is to pull off the upset, it is essential that they take their chances. A likely key to victory is their decent goal-mouth performances. They'll need some of that form if they have genuine ambitions about denying the visitors. Most people think it will be impossible.

Note that Hertha Berlin will want to further justify their short price with a clean sheet at full-time. It's not a strong view so maybe give it a miss but the No BTTS bet is fair enough. Also, if you're interested in the goal line, it's no more than two goals that stands out here given the latest odds. Obviously all of this depends on how the hosts cope with a calibre of football they aren't used to.