DFB Pokal - Round of 16 - (Dec 3 - Dec 4)

Bayer Leverkusen will look to defend their DFB Pokal honour this season, but they face a huge obstacle in their path to success. They face the league leaders, Bayern Munich away from home, and given both teams’ current forms, Xabi Alonso’s side has a slim chance of going through.

Meanwhile, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt will test their might when they meet in Leipzig on Wednesday night. It is vital to know that this week’s DFB Pokal round of 16 predictions was made based on current form, data, and expert knowledge. 

DFB Pokal 2024/25: Round of 16 Predictions (December 3rd and 4th)

Stuttgart to bounce back to winning ways after two winless games: Jahn Regensburg vs Stuttgart

• Date: 03/12/2024
• Kick-off: 18:00
• Jahn Regensburg are the absolute worst in the 2. Bundesliga, and they stand no chance against Stuttgart.

Stuttgart may have failed to win in their last two matches, but they are increasingly likely to return to winning ways against Jahn Regensburg because the hosts are in dreadful form, having lost 10 of their last 14 league games and scored only five goals. Stuttgart sit in 8th place in the strongest division in Germany, and the quality of their team can cause havoc to any team, let alone against a last-placed team in the 2. Bundesliga.

Jahn Regensburg vs Stuttgart prediction 03/12/2024: Away team to win

Freiburg to extend their winning run to two matches: Arminia Bielefeld vs Freiburg

• Date: 03/12/2024
• Kick-off: 18:00
• Arminia Bielefeld may have lost only once in their last five league games, but they are no match for Freiburg, who bounced back to winning ways in style last weekend.

Freiburg thrashed Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend in the league, and their chances of maintaining their winning run are high because Arminia Bielefeld are not consistent in 3. Liga, having registered only two wins in their last five games. We think the hosts will willingly crash out of the DFB Pokal and focus on qualifying for the 2. Bundesliga ahead of next season, while Freiburg did not reach the round of 16 just to get knocked out by a struggling third-division team.

Arminia Bielefeld vs Freiburg prediction 03/12/2024: Away team to win

Bayern to eliminate Bayer out of the DFB Pokal: Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen

• Date: 03/12/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Both teams are superb goal-scoring teams, so we expect Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen to exchange goals for fun.

Bayern Munich are eager to start winning trophies again, having gone trophyless last season. Bayer are struggling to replicate their last season’s form, and this isn’t the right time to face Bayern away from home. The Bavarians lead the Bundesliga standings and have the best defense in the country. If Kompany’s side wishes to win trophies this term, then DFB Pokal should be their first target and Bayer won’t be able to stop them, having been inconsistent the entire season.

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Home team to win

Darmstadt and Werder Bremen to display their attacking prowess: Werder Bremen vs Darmstadt

• Date: 03/12/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Matches involving both teams are fond of producing over three goals, and we expect this encounter to follow suit.

Darmstadt averaged 3.71 goals per game in 14 league matches, plus four of their last five matches ended with over 2.5 goals. Werder Bremen, in the Bundesliga, averaged 3.58 goals per game in 12 league matches, plus three of their last five matches ended with at least three goals. Given this data, it is relatively understandable if anyone backs this encounter to end with three or more goals.

Werder Bremen vs Darmstadt prediction 03/12/2024: Over 2.5 goals

Koln and Hertha Berlin to exchange goals: Koln vs Hertha Belin

• Date: 04/12/2024
• Kick-off: 18:00
• Matches involving both teams commonly allow both teams to exchange goals, and we expect Koln and Hertha Berlin to score against themselves.

Koln scored 27 goals and conceded 22 goals in 14 league matches, while Hertha Berlin scored 25 goals and conceded 23 goals in 14 league games as well. Because both teams compete in the same competition (2. Bundesliga), and this encounter is a cup game, we may see goals on both ends.

Koln vs Hertha Berlin prediction 04/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes

Wolfsburg to advance to the semi-final: Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim

• Date: 04/12/2024
• Kick-off: 18:00
• Hoffenheim are inconsistent and will rather forfeit this cup game and focus on finding stability in the Bundesliga.

Wolfsburg made a big statement last weekend when they thrashed RB Leipzig 5-1 away from home. 

They are unbeaten in their last five games, to say the least (3W 2D), and they believe they can go through to the final and challenge for the DFB Pokal honour, while Hoffenheim are only two points above the relegation zone.

Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim prediction 04/12/2024: Home team to win

Karlsruher and Augsburg to exchange goals: Karlsruher vs Augsburg

• Date: 04/12/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Augsburg will likely make some changes to their first-team squad, which is a huge advantage for the lower division outfit, Karlsruher, to get on the scoreboard.

Augsburg have conceded more goals (23) than Bundesliga matches (13) they have played this term, and they are unlikely to keep a clean slate away from home to Karlsruher because the hosts, who are expected to play a weakened Augsburg team, have scored more goals (26) than 2. Bundesliga matches (13) they have played this season. Given this data, we can expect goals from both ends.

Karlsruher vs Augsburg prediction 04/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes

RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt to display their attacking mastery in Leipzig: RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt

• Date: 04/12/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• RB Leipzig are inconsistent and winless in their last four domestic games, but they can get on the scoreboard against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Leipzig may be winless in their last four domestic games, but they have no issues scoring goals. They scored four goals and conceded nine goals in their last two league games, and because Eintracht Frankfurt, who are fond of scoring goals, rarely keep clean sheets, they are likely to score at least one goal as well.

RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction 04/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes