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Sold-Out HerthaDresden Draws 70,000 to Olympiastadion in Rare Berlin Double Header

More than 1,000 police will be deployed due to an expected influx of about 25,000 away fans.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 13:00 local time with live coverage on Sky and the WOW streaming service.
  • Hertha target a fourth straight home win and a third victory this week after beating Düsseldorf 1–0 and Elversberg 3–0.
  • Dresden sit 16th with seven points from ten games, powered by five goals from Christoph Daferner but hampered by a defense that has conceded 20.
  • Coaches Stefan Leitl and Thomas Stamm emphasized routine preparation and urged focus despite the spectacle.
  • A same-day Union Berlin home game adds transport and operational pressure, prompting extensive coordination by clubs, public transit and security services.