The German Cup Round of 16 match between Freiburg and Darmstadt will take place on December 3 at the Europa-Park Stadium. Freiburg vs. Darmstadt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Freiburg
Julian Schuster's side began their current German Cup campaign with a match against Sportfreunde Lotte in the Round of 64 (2-0). In the next round, Freiburg overcame Fortuna Düsseldorf (3-1), reaching the Round of 16 for only the fifth time in the last 11 seasons. Notably, the team has managed to progress further only twice during this period. Freiburg's scoring streak in the national cup now stands at 18 matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of the club's last 11 home matches in the German Cup.
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 90 minutes in their last five home games in this tournament.
- Freiburg has conceded in regular time in their last 11 home fixtures in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Freiburg (4-5-1)
Noah Atubolu – Lukas Kübler, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Jan-Niklas Beste – Johan Manzambi, Yuito Suzuki, Vincenzo Grifo, Maximilian Eggestein, Philipp Treu – Lucas Höler.
Midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh will miss the game due to injury.
Darmstadt
Florian Kohfeldt's side also advanced through two rounds to reach the Round of 16: first, Darmstadt knocked out Lübeck (2-1) and then defeated Schalke (4-0). Thus, the club has reached this stage of the tournament for only the fifth time in the 21st century, and they have never progressed further during this period. Darmstadt's scoring prowess in the national cup is noteworthy: in 7 of their last 9 matches, the players have scored at least two goals in 90 minutes.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 away matches in the German Cup.
- The players have scored at least twice in 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament.
- Darmstadt has not lost the first half in 9 of their last 10 away matches in the national cup (4 wins, 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Darmstadt (4-4-2)
Marcel Schuhen – Sergio Lopez, Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Fabian Nürnberger – Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Luca Marseiler, Killian Corréa – Isak Lidberg, Fraser Hornby.
Defender Sergio Lopez and forward Fraser Hornby will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Harm Osmers (Germany)
Matches – 6 (Bundesliga and German Cup, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 50%.
Match Prediction: Freiburg vs. Darmstadt
I expect a high-scoring game from this encounter, as both opponents prefer attacking football and regularly find the net. Freiburg has scored in regular time in seven consecutive cup matches at home, with a total of 12 goals during this period. However, their defense has been less reliable: Freiburg has not kept a clean sheet in 11 previous home cup games, conceding a total of 24 goals.
Darmstadt is also effective on the road: in their last 14 away cup matches, the club has only twice left the field without scoring in regular time. Moreover, in eight encounters during this period, the team has scored at least twice. On the other hand, Darmstadt allows too much to their opponents: in their last six away games in this tournament, the club has not managed to keep a clean sheet in 90 minutes, conceding a total of 12 goals.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
