German DFB Pokal, on Thursday,
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On April 23, 2026, VfB Stuttgart will host SC Freiburg in a highly anticipated DFB Pokal clash at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Both teams come into this match with strong recent performances, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
VfB Stuttgart has demonstrated a solid form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 encounters. Their tactical discipline and home advantage are significant assets, as they typically perform well in front of their fans. The team’s offensive strategy often focuses on quick transitions and exploiting wing play, which could pose challenges for Freiburg’s defense.
In contrast, SC Freiburg has been in remarkable form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their defensive organization is commendable, complemented by a counter-attacking approach that thrives on quick ball recovery and swift forward movements. Freiburg’s ability to adapt to different match situations makes them a dangerous opponent, especially when they find space on the break.
Bookmakers have placed Stuttgart as the favorite with odds of 1.64 for a home win, reflecting their consistent performances. Our model prediction suggests a 63.5% chance of a Stuttgart victory, while Freiburg holds a 17.6% chance of winning. Nevertheless, in knockout competitions, surprises are always possible, and both teams will be eager to secure their place in the next round.
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| Stuttgart 58% |
Draw 22.9% |
Freiburg 19.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of German DFB Pokal Freiburg: 5.98%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.64 | 4.25 | 5.2 | |
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1.65 | 4.15 | 4.95 | |
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1.69 | 4.35 | 5.17 | Watch and Bet |
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1.62 | 3.9 | 4.6 | |
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1.64 | 4.18 | 4.91 |
Latest Results
| 12.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – Hamburger SV – 4:0 04.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Dortmund – 0:2 22.03.26 FC Augsburg – VfB Stuttgart – 2:5 19.03.26 FC Porto – VfB Stuttgart – 2:0 15.03.26 VfB Stuttgart – RB Leipzig – 1:0 |
16.04.26 Celta de Vigo – SC Freiburg – 1:3 12.04.26 Mainz 05 – SC Freiburg – 0:1 09.04.26 SC Freiburg – Celta de Vigo – 3:0 04.04.26 SC Freiburg – Bayern Munich – 2:3 22.03.26 FC St. Pauli – SC Freiburg – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.02.26 VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg – 1:0 13.09.25 SC Freiburg – VfB Stuttgart – 3:1 18.01.25 VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg – 4:0 24.08.24 SC Freiburg – VfB Stuttgart – 3:1 03.02.24 SC Freiburg – VfB Stuttgart – 1:3 |
Standings
Draw
2025/26
1/32-finals
| 1 | Engers | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 : 5 |
| 2 | RW Essen | Dortmund | 0 : 1 |
| 3 | Viktoria Koln | Paderborn | 1 : 3 |
| 4 | Grossaspach | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 : 4 |
| 5 | Delmenhorst | B. Monchengladbach | 2 : 3 |
| 6 | Meuselwitz | Karlsruher SC | 0 : 5 |
| 7 | Norderstedt | St. Pauli | 0 : 1 |
| 8 | Hansa Rostock | Hoffenheim | 0 : 4 |
| 9 | FC Gutersloh | Union Berlin | 0 : 5 |
| 10 | Arminia Bielefeld | Werder Bremen | 1 : 0 |
| 11 | Regensburg | FC Koln | 1 : 2 |
| 12 | Wehen | Bayern Munich | 2 : 3 |
| 13 | Cottbus | Hannover | 1 : 0 |
| 14 | Sandhausen | RB Leipzig | 2 : 4 |
| 15 | Illertissen | Nurnberg | 4 : 3 |
| 16 | Saarbrucken | Magdeburg | 1 : 3 |
| 17 | Bahlinger | Heidenheim | 0 : 5 |
| 18 | Pirmasens | Hamburger SV | 1 : 2 |
| 19 | Hemelingen | Wolfsburg | 0 : 9 |
| 20 | FC 08 Homburg | Holstein Kiel | 0 : 2 |
| 21 | Hallescher | Augsburg | 0 : 2 |
| 22 | BFC Dynamo | Bochum | 1 : 3 |
| 23 | SG Dynamo Dresden | Mainz | 0 : 1 |
| 24 | Braunschweig | Stuttgart | 4 : 5 |
| 25 | Preussen Munster | Hertha Berlin | 0 : 1 |
| 26 | Ulm | Elversberg | 0 : 1 |
| 27 | Lohne | Greuther Furth | 0 : 2 |
| 28 | RSV Eintracht | Kaiserslautern | 0 : 7 |
| 29 | Schweinfurt | Dusseldorf | 2 : 4 |
| 30 | Lotte | Freiburg | 0 : 2 |
| 31 | Lubeck | Darmstadt | 1 : 2 |
| 32 | Lokomotive Leipzig | Schalke | 0 : 1 |
1/16-finals
| 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Dortmund | 1 : 2 |
| 2 | Paderborn | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 : 4 |
| 3 | B. Monchengladbach | Karlsruher SC | 3 : 1 |
| 4 | St. Pauli | Hoffenheim | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | Union Berlin | Arminia Bielefeld | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | FC Koln | Bayern Munich | 1 : 4 |
| 7 | Cottbus | RB Leipzig | 1 : 4 |
| 8 | Illertissen | Magdeburg | 0 : 3 |
| 9 | Heidenheim | Hamburger SV | 0 : 1 |
| 10 | Wolfsburg | Holstein Kiel | 0 : 1 |
| 11 | Augsburg | Bochum | 0 : 1 |
| 12 | Mainz | Stuttgart | 0 : 2 |
| 13 | Hertha Berlin | Elversberg | 3 : 0 |
| 14 | Greuther Furth | Kaiserslautern | 0 : 1 |
| 15 | Dusseldorf | Freiburg | 1 : 3 |
| 16 | Darmstadt | Schalke | 4 : 0 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | B. Monchengladbach | St. Pauli | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Union Berlin | Bayern Munich | 2 : 3 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | Magdeburg | 3 : 1 |
| 5 | Hamburger SV | Holstein Kiel | 1 : 2 |
| 6 | Bochum | Stuttgart | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Hertha Berlin | Kaiserslautern | 6 : 1 |
| 8 | Freiburg | Darmstadt | 2 : 0 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | St. Pauli | 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Holstein Kiel | Stuttgart | 0 : 3 |
| 4 | Hertha Berlin | Freiburg | 1 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich | |
| 2 | Stuttgart | Freiburg |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
German DFB Pokal Outrights
1. Bayern Munich: 1.56 (57.34%)
2. VfB Stuttgart: 4.38 (20.48%)
3. Bayer Leverkusen: 5.53 (16.2%)
4. Freiburg: 15 (5.98%)
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