Hertha host ex-captain in front of 70,000 fans, Heidenheim’s first game after Schmidt’s decision: Five things to look out for on 2. Bundesliga Matchday 11

70,000 people are expected to attend Hertha BSC's home game against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday night.

By Eskender Tamrat · Bulinews

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:15 AM

Key Things to Know

Hertha BSC host third-placed VfL Wolfsburg before an expected crowd of 70,000 at Olympiastadion on Matchday 11.
Wolfsburg attacker and former Hertha captain Fabian Reese faces his former club following his controversial summer move.
Heidenheim manager Frank Schmidt leads his team against Hannover in his first game since announcing his end-of-season exit.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Matchday 11 of the 2. Bundesliga features several key storylines, highlighted by league leaders Hertha BSC hosting VfL Wolfsburg in front of an expected 70,000 fans at the Olympiastadion. The clash marks the return of former Hertha captain Fabian Reese, who made a controversial summer transfer to Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Heidenheim will play their first match since long-serving manager Frank Schmidt announced his departure at the end of the season.

Elsewhere, Miroslav Klose's Nürnberg face Darmstadt aiming to close the gap at the top of the table. Kaiserslautern look to rebound against newly promoted Osnabrück following recent setbacks, while struggling VfL Bochum and travel-weary Karlsruher SC meet in Sunday action as both clubs look to reverse poor runs of form.

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