DFB Pokal predictions

Bayern München have seen all five of their recent matches exceed 2.5 total goals, scoring at least two goals in every fixture and totaling 16 across that run. Osnabrück have also been involved in several high-scoring encounters, conceding 12 goals in their last five outings while netting nine. The offensive strength of the visitors combined with the defensive lapses shown by Osnabrück strongly points to this cup tie clearing the 2.5 goal line.

Over 2.5 Goals — 84% confidence

Dortmund have demonstrated high-level attacking output across their recent fixtures, scoring at least twice in four of their last five matches against teams like Hamburger SV, AS Roma, and Arsenal. HEBC have conceded three goals against Niendorfer TSV and two against ETSV Hamburg in recent games. Given the gulf in class between the sides in this cup fixture, match goals are likely to surpass the 2.5 line.

No — 78% confidence

HEBC have failed to score in each of their last three home matches, suffering shutouts against Vorwärts-Wacker 04 (0-1), HT16 (0-1), and Niendorfer TSV (0-3). Dortmund have recently recorded shutouts against Hamburger SV and FC Tokyo. Even with injuries to defenders N. Schlotterbeck and R. Bensebaini, Dortmund possess sufficient control to limit HEBC's chances and keep a clean sheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

HEBC have failed to score in each of their last three home matches, suffering shutouts against Vorwärts-Wacker 04 (0-1), HT16 (0-1), and Niendorfer TSV (0-3). Dortmund have recently recorded shutouts against Hamburger SV and FC Tokyo. Even with injuries to defenders N. Schlotterbeck and R. Bensebaini, Dortmund possess sufficient control to limit HEBC's chances and keep a clean sheet.

Dortmund have demonstrated high-level attacking output across their recent fixtures, scoring at least twice in four of their last five matches against teams like Hamburger SV, AS Roma, and Arsenal. HEBC have conceded three goals against Niendorfer TSV and two against ETSV Hamburg in recent games. Given the gulf in class between the sides in this cup fixture, match goals are likely to surpass the 2.5 line.

FC Schalke 04 have displayed potent offensive capabilities, scoring 10 goals across their three victories against Hessen Kassel, Fagiano Okayama, and FC Kharkiv. While Hallescher FC have proven resilient with three draws in their last five outings, Schalke's scoring ceiling gives them the edge to avoid defeat in regulation time.

Hedging on Double Chance (Away or Draw) provides strong probabilistic coverage for the higher-tier side. Wolfsburg have won three of their last five matches and kept a clean sheet in their recent 1-0 away victory over Hannover 96. Meanwhile, Altglienicke have seen high-scoring encounters with at least three total goals in each of their last five games, supporting an Over 2.5 goals line.

Verl have struggled defensively in recent outings, suffering four defeats in five games and conceding 16 total goals in that span. Hamburger SV have demonstrated reliable offensive form by scoring in all five of their recent fixtures. Backing Hamburger SV in the Double Chance market provides robust coverage.

1. FC Köln enter this cup tie unbeaten in their last three outings, scoring 12 goals across that span. While Würzburger Kickers have won three of their last four games, Köln's quality provides the edge. In alignment with VIP safety guidelines, taking 1. FC Köln or Draw covers the potential risk of a tight knockout scenario.