Overview
- Hertha won 1–0 away at 1. FC Kaiserslautern, with Luca Schuler scoring the decisive goal.
- Tjark Ernst preserved the lead with multiple saves as the team recorded a fourth straight shutout.
- Toni Leistner made a crucial goal-line clearance late, capping another standout defensive display.
- The victory lifts Hertha to eighth in the 2. Bundesliga, three points off the promotion playoff place.
- Leitl addressed defensive absences by shifting Michal Karbownik to right back and using Niklas Kolbe on the left, though missed chances and late pressure remained concerns.