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<h2><span class="">Elversberg vs Darmstadt Prediction: Match Preview</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Elversberg welcome Darmstadt 98 to the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde on Tuesday evening for a DFB-Pokal second-round tie that pits the Bundesliga&#8217;s surprise package against the second tier&#8217;s bottom club. Vincent Wagner&#8217;s side have been the story of the German season, beating Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach on their way to eighth in the top flight, but they arrive at this cup fixture reeling from a 4-0 humbling at RB Leipzig. Darmstadt, by contrast, sit dead last in the 2. Bundesliga and have lost their last three away matches by a combined score of 12-1, yet Florian Kohfeldt insists his side will travel to Saarland with genuine intent: &#8220;We want to progress, because anything else makes no sense&#8221;.</span><!--more--></p>
<h2><span class="">Match Information ð</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><strong><span class="">Match:</span></strong><span class=""> SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98</span><br />
<strong><span class="">Competition:</span></strong><span class=""> Germany: DFB-Pokal &#8211; 1/16-finals</span><br />
<strong><span class="">Date:</span></strong><span class=""> Tuesday, 27 October 2026</span><br />
<strong><span class="">Kick-off:</span></strong><span class=""> 20:45 CET (19:45 BST)</span><br />
<strong><span class="">Venue:</span></strong><span class=""> Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg</span><br />
<strong><span class="">Our Prediction:</span></strong><span class=""> Elversberg 2-1 Darmstadt</span></p>
<h2><span class="">Head-to-Head Record ð</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">The clubs have met 18 times competitively, with Elversberg winning eight, Darmstadt five, and five draws. Crucially for the hosts, </span><strong><span class="">Elversberg are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Darmstadt</span></strong><span class="">, including a 0-0 draw at the Kaiserlinde and a 3-3 thriller at the Böllenfalltor last season. However, the most recent encounter in April 2026 saw Darmstadt race into a 3-0 lead before Elversberg fought back for a point, a warning against complacency.</span></p>
<h2><span class="">Elversberg Form ðµ</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><strong><span class="">Last 5:</span></strong><span class=""> W-L-D-L-L</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Elversberg&#8217;s Bundesliga dream start has given way to a reality check. The 4-0 defeat at Leipzig was their fourth loss in five league matches, and the manner of the collapse—conceding three times inside the opening half-hour—will concern Wagner. The hosts remain without </span><strong><span class="">Jan Gyamerah</span></strong><span class="">, who suffered a muscle injury in Leipzig and is facing a lengthy spell out, with Luca Sirch expected to deputise at right-back. </span><strong><span class="">Noah Darvich and Tom Zimmerschied remain sidelined</span></strong><span class="">, while </span><strong><span class="">Cole Campbell and Francis Onyeka are pushing for starts</span></strong><span class=""> after recent substitute appearances.</span></p>
<h2><span class="">Darmstadt Form âª</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><strong><span class="">Last 5:</span></strong><span class=""> L-D-W-L-W</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Darmstadt&#8217;s league campaign is already in crisis: nine matches, two wins, and a goal difference of -10 leave them bottom of the 2. Bundesliga. The 0-0 home draw with St. Pauli before the international break was followed by a 4-0 thrashing at Karlsruher, and their away form is abysmal. Kohfeldt acknowledged the difficulty of the tie, noting Elversberg &#8220;have remained true to their style: very high pressing, trying to play out from the back, and using Petkov&#8217;s pace to reach the final line&#8221;. </span><strong><span class="">Merveille Papela, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler remain unavailable</span></strong><span class="">, while </span><strong><span class="">Yosuke Furukawa and Carlo Sickinger are doubts</span></strong><span class="">.</span></p>
<h2><span class="">Team News &; Predicted Lineups ð°</span></h2>
<h3><span class="">Elversberg Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)</span></h3>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Kristof; Sirch, Pinckert, Rohr, Günther; Keidel, Poręba; Petkov, Onyeka, Campbell; Futkeu</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Wagner is expected to rotate after the Leipzig humiliation, with </span><strong><span class="">Campbell and Onyeka offering fresh legs</span></strong><span class=""> in the attacking line. </span><strong><span class="">Noel Futkeu leads the line</span></strong><span class="">, with Petkov&#8217;s pace a constant threat in behind.</span></p>
<h3><span class="">Darmstadt Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)</span></h3>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Schuhen; Mikelbrencis, Pfeiffer, Lührs, Petretta; Verkooijen, Klefisch; Lee, Sickinger, Kempe; Hornby</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Kohfeldt has hinted at changes, with </span><strong><span class="">Nicolas Verkooijen and Lee Ho-jae in contention</span></strong><span class="">. </span><strong><span class="">Carlo Sickinger faces a late fitness test</span></strong><span class=""> for a return to his former club.</span></p>
<h2><span class="">xG &; Tactical Analysis ð</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">The statistical models give </span><strong><span class="">Elversberg a 42.85% win probability</span></strong><span class="">, with Darmstadt at 35.04% and the draw at 22.06%. The most likely scoreline is </span><strong><span class="">2-1 to Elversberg (8.77%)</span></strong><span class="">, while </span><strong><span class="">Both Teams to Score carries a 66.27% probability</span></strong><span class=""> and </span><strong><span class="">Over 2.5 goals sits at 69.91%</span></strong><span class="">. The xG data from last season&#8217;s meetings was remarkably even—1.66 to 1.53 in Darmstadt&#8217;s favour in April—but the context could hardly be more different now.</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">The key battle will be </span><strong><span class="">Elversberg&#8217;s high press against Darmstadt&#8217;s fragile confidence</span></strong><span class="">. Kohfeldt has warned his side against sitting deep, insisting they must be &#8220;brave with the ball&#8221;. But Darmstadt&#8217;s defensive record away from home is dire, and Elversberg&#8217;s attacking rotations at the Kaiserlinde should create chances.</span></p>
<h2><span class="">Betting Analysis ð°</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Elversberg are clear favourites at </span><strong><span class="">1.65</span></strong><span class="">, with Darmstadt at </span><strong><span class="">5.00</span></strong><span class=""> and the draw at </span><strong><span class="">4.20</span></strong><span class="">. </span><strong><span class="">Both Teams to Score</span></strong><span class=""> at </span><strong><span class="">1.55</span></strong><span class=""> is the standout angle given the 66% probability and both sides&#8217; defensive vulnerabilities. </span><strong><span class="">Over 2.5 goals</span></strong><span class=""> at </span><strong><span class="">1.45</span></strong><span class=""> reflects the likelihood of an open contest.</span></p>
<h2><span class="">Final Prediction ð</span></h2>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><strong><span class="">Elversberg 2-1 Darmstadt</span></strong></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">This is a fixture where the gulf in current form and confidence should prove decisive, but the cup&#8217;s capacity for chaos ensures nothing is guaranteed. Elversberg&#8217;s Bundesliga start was historic, and the Kaiserlinde crowd will demand a response to the Leipzig humiliation. Wagner&#8217;s side possess the attacking quality—Petkov&#8217;s pace, Futkeu&#8217;s movement, Campbell&#8217;s directness—to break down a Darmstadt defence that has conceded 12 goals in three away matches.</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><span class="">Darmstadt will not go quietly. Kohfeldt&#8217;s side have nothing to lose, and the memory of their 3-3 comeback at the Böllenfalltor last season proves they can score against this opponent. A consolation goal feels likely. But the gulf in quality and home advantage should carry Elversberg into the third round for the first time in their history.</span></p>
<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph"><strong><span class="">Prediction: Elversberg 2-1 Darmstadt.</span></strong><span class=""> Futkeu opens the scoring inside the first half-hour, Darmstadt equalise through a set-piece, and Campbell seals the points in the second half as Elversberg make club history and pile more misery on the 2. Bundesliga&#8217;s bottom side.</span></p>
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