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>Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 Prediction & Betting Tips – 27/10/2026
The URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde plays host to a fascinating DFB-Pokal second round tie on 27 October 2026, as Elversberg welcome Darmstadt 98 in a cup fixture brimming with potential for an upset. Lower-league Elversberg, buoyed by a thrilling 4-3 victory over Augsburg in their most recent outing, will fancy their chances against a Darmstadt side that has lost three consecutive away matches. With a place in the third round at stake, both clubs have everything to play for under the floodlights.
Match Analysis
Elversberg enter this DFB Pokal second-round tie as clear bookmaker favourites at 1.40, backed by a commanding H2H record and the confidence of a thrilling 4-3 home win over Augsburg in their last outing.
- 4-0 and 3-0 wins in the two most recent decisive H2H meetings against Darmstadt 98.
- 4-3 victory over Augsburg last time out signals strong attacking momentum at home.
- Darmstadt 98 have lost 3 consecutive away matches, making the road trip particularly daunting.
- Elversberg's 4-2-3-1 built around Poręba and Krattenmacher remains cohesive despite rotation signals.
Darmstadt 98 arrive at 6.00 as heavy outsiders, hampered by a depleted squad: Papela, Nürnberger and Marseiler are all confirmed absent, while Furukawa remains doubtful, stripping Kohfeldt of key midfield and wide options.
- Darmstadt's midfield is gutted with 3 confirmed absentees including Nürnberger and Papela.
- Luca Marseiler out with a cruciate ligament tear removes a key wide attacking threat.
- Darmstadt's 4-4-2 shape looks structurally undermined by the volume of unavailable personnel.
Key point: With both sides rotating and Elversberg's leaky defence conceding 3 against Augsburg, the both-teams-to-score angle at 1.67 offers a compelling complement to the home win call.
Form & Statistics: Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98
Elversberg
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Darmstadt 98
Recent form
Season statistics (1)
Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98
Elversberg
Starters
- 1 Nicolas Kristof
- 2 Lucas Sirch
- 3 Maximilian Rohr
- 4 Florian Le Joncour
- 5 Lasse Günther
- 6 Felix Keidel
- 7 Łukasz Poręba
- 8 Lukas Petkov
- 9 Julius Schmahl
- 10 Maurice Krattenmacher
- 11 Noel Futkeu
Absent
- Francis Onyeka (injury)
- Noah Darvich (injury)
- Tom Zimmerschied (injury)
- Cole Campbell (injury)
- Lukas Pinckert (suspended)
- Luis Seifert (injury)
- Jan Gyamerah (Injury sustained in defeat to Leipzig)
Darmstadt 98
Starters
- 1 Marcel Schuhen
- 2 William Mikelbrencis
- 3 Patric Pfeiffer
- 4 Yannik Lührs
- 5 Raoul Petretta
- 6 Nicolas Verkooijen
- 7 Kai Klefisch
- 8 Keisuke Akiyama
- 9 Noah Weißhaupt
- 10 Lee Ho-jae
- 11 Aaron Smit
Absent
- Merveille Papela (injury)
- Fabian Nürnberger (injury)
- Luca Marseiler (injury)
Low confidence
Darmstadt 98's probable 4-4-2 is the more reliably sourced of the two lineups here, while Elversberg's speculated 4-2-3-1 carries a degree of uncertainty given its single-source basis. That asymmetry is worth bearing in mind before kickoff at the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
Should Elversberg's shape hold, Maurice Krattenmacher operating behind the striker offers the home side a creative pivot, whereas Darmstadt's flat midfield four will look to press compactly and deny space in behind. Patric Pfeiffer marshals a back line that will need to be alert to transitions on a tight cup night.
Our Verdict
Elversberg's home win at 1.40 represents solid value given their devastating recent head-to-head record, which includes a 4-0 and a 3-0 demolition of Darmstadt. The Lilies have lost three consecutive away fixtures, a dire run that undermines any top-flight credentials they might carry into this cup tie. Elversberg's thrilling 4-3 victory over Augsburg confirms their attacking threat at the URSAPHARM-Arena. Back the home side to progress, with over 2.5 goals at 1.48 offering a strong supplementary pick. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98?
The most defensible bet here is an Elversberg home win at 1.40. The hosts carry genuine home advantage, Darmstadt 98 have lost three consecutive away matches, and key visitors are absent through injury or doubt. Elversberg's cohesive 4-2-3-1, built around Poręba and Krattenmacher, looks well-placed to exploit a depleted Darmstadt midfield in this DFB-Pokal tie.
What time does Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 kick off?
This DFB-Pokal second-round fixture kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 27th October 2026. The match takes place at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Elversberg's home ground, where the hosts will be looking to make their advantage count against a Darmstadt 98 side struggling badly on their travels.
Where can I watch Elversberg vs Darmstadt 98 on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this DFB-Pokal fixture have not been confirmed in the information available. We recommend checking with your domestic broadcaster or streaming provider closer to kickoff, as cup ties at this stage are often shown on free-to-air or subscription sports channels depending on your region.
What is Elversberg's recent record against Darmstadt 98?
The recent head-to-head record favours Elversberg convincingly. Their two most recent completed meetings resulted in dominant victories, a 4-0 and a 3-0 win for the hosts, before a 3-3 draw in April provided a rare moment of parity. That underlying form across the rivalry gives Elversberg a clear psychological and statistical edge heading into this cup fixture.