We won’t be seeing the usual names in the DFB Pokal Final this year as Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were knocked out early in the competition. The last time this happened was the 2010/2011 season when Schalke 04 went on to win the tournament by battering MSV Duisburg in the final. This year, Bayern suffered a 5-0 loss to Read More
The German DFB Pokal picks up the action this week with matches on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mainz heads to Bochum and St. Pauli hosts Borussia Dortmund. Then on Wednesday, Leipzig is a huge favorite against Hansa Rostock, Monchengladbach travels to Hannover 96, Freiburg takes on Hoffenheim, and Hertha hosts Union Berlin. Keep reading for German Cup odds, analysis, Read More
The German DFB Pokal semis takes place on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, RB Leipzig takes on Werder Bremen. Then on Saturday, Borussia Dortmund welcomes Holstein Kiel. Can underdogs Werder and Holstein upset their more popular road opponents? Check out German Cup odds, analysis, and free picks for both German DFB Pokal Semi-Final matches. Soccer Betting Preview for the DFB-Pokal Read More
When it comes to playing in cup competitions, teams tend to take a very different approach to what they usually do in league play. For teams who are still in with a shot at winning several competitions, domestic cup games are often viewed as an opportunity to rest some players and give bench guys a start, although that tactic often Read More
In every country in the world where soccer is played, it is winning the domestic league that is considered to be the crowning achievement of the season. After all, it takes a high level of consistency to land on top over a season that usually runs around 36-42 games. That said, there is also something special about the domestic cup Read More
The Bundesliga in Germany has shut down for the winter break, but there are still some domestic details to be taken care of before players get to relax for a couple of weeks. The DFB-Pokal round of 16 is set to go in midweek, and there can be no denying the biggest game on the schedule, with Bundesliga leaders and Read More
