DFB Pokal

Elversberg

27 Oct 2026 19:45

Darmstadt 98

Prediction:

Elversberg to win 1.40

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Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 Predictions, Picks & Odds – 27/10/2026

DFB Pokal · 2nd Round

Our prediction

1: Elversberg to win

1.40 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 25 Oct 2026 at 21:40 · Odds are subject to change

Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 Preview

Elversberg arrive at this second-round DFB Pokal tie in mixed form, their recent Bundesliga campaign yielding just one win from the last five outings. A bruising 4-0 defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig last time out will sting, though Vincent Wagner's side showed their attacking credentials with a thrilling 4-3 home victory over Augsburg shortly before. Sitting eighth in the top flight, they are bidding to reach the third round for the first time in their history.

Darmstadt 98 travel to the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in wretched away form, losing their last three on the road by a combined 12-1 scoreline. A 4-0 hammering at Karlsruher preceded a goalless home draw with St. Pauli, leaving Florian Kohfeldt's side languishing in 17th in the 2. Bundesliga. The Lilies have not beaten Elversberg in a competitive fixture since December 2013, a record that hardly inspires confidence heading into this cup tie.

Elversberg's home record at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde offers genuine encouragement. Their 4-3 thriller against Augsburg demonstrated attacking potency, while the head-to-head record against Darmstadt is emphatic, with dominant victories of 4-0 and 3-0 in recent meetings. Sitting eighth in the Bundesliga, Vincent Wagner's side hold a clear divisional advantage. A home win at 1.40 reflects that superiority and represents our primary selection.

Darmstadt's away form is alarming. Three consecutive defeats on the road, conceding twelve goals and scoring just once, paint a bleak picture for Florian Kohfeldt's travelling side. Sitting seventeenth in the second tier, the Lilies have not beaten Elversberg in competitive football since December 2013. That wretched record on the road makes the over 2.5 goals line at 1.48 an attractive supplementary pick.

Both teams to score at 1.67 warrants consideration given the cup context. Elversberg's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in the 4-0 loss to Leipzig, and Kohfeldt may introduce fresh legs such as Nicolas Verkooijen and Lee Ho-jae to inject energy. Cup ties breed unpredictability, yet the weight of evidence firmly favours the hosts progressing. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98

• Elversberg won previous meetings 4-0, 3-0
• Darmstadt lost three away matches recently
• Elversberg hold clear divisional superiority here

How to Watch Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 Match?

What time is Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98?

Elversberg host Darmstadt 98 at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde on Tuesday 27 October 2026, with kickoff at 19:45 BST.

Where is Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 being played?

This match takes place at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Elversberg's home ground in Saarland.

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