Hertha Berlin won the first game of the 2022 season. Despite Felix Magath's absence due to a coronavirus infection on Saturday, Hertha Berlin won its first game of the season. With a 3-0 win over Hoffenheim, Hertha Berlin climbed out of a direct relegation spot and get into the relegation playoffs spot in the Bundesliga, winning a game after a nine-game losing streak, last game won was over Borussia Dortmund on December 18.

Hertha played with great intensity and passion. Niklas Stark scored the first goal for Hertha in the 39th minute. In the second half, Ishak Belfodil took the score to 2-0 in the 63rd minute. An own goal from David Raum under the pressure from Dedryck Boyata made it 3-0 in the 74th minute.