Duisburg vs Elversberg predictions, Aug 22, 2026

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The upcoming DFB Pokal clash between MSV Duisburg and SV Elversberg on August 22, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest as the two sides battle for progression in the knockout format. Playing at home, Duisburg has shown mixed form, securing two victories in their last five matches. This inconsistency may pose challenges against a more confident Elversberg side, who have won three of their last four encounters, showcasing a robust attacking strategy.

Duisburg will need to capitalize on their home advantage, utilizing their familiar surroundings to instigate an aggressive press and create goal-scoring opportunities. However, they face a tough opponent in Elversberg, who have demonstrated tactical adaptability and clinical finishing in recent games. With odds favoring the away side at 1.83 compared to Duisburg’s 4.4, Elversberg enters the match as the frontrunner.

Both teams have distinct tactical strengths that could play a pivotal role in the outcome. Duisburg’s capacity for resilience will be tested, while Elversberg’s recent form suggests they are in good shape to continue their winning streak. This match could go either way, making it essential for both teams to execute their game plans effectively.

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Duisburg 21.8%

Draw 26%

Elversberg 52.2%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.40	3.60	1.82
	4.21	3.55	1.79	Watch and Bet
	4.40	3.75	1.83

Latest Results

15.08.26 SC Verl – MSV Duisburg – 2:4 08.08.26 MSV Duisburg – SV Meppen – 3:0 01.08.26 Sparta Rotterdam – MSV Duisburg – 0:0 25.07.26 Arminia Bielefeld – MSV Duisburg – 1:1 22.07.26 MSV Duisburg – FCO Beerschot Wilrijk – 2:4

15.08.26 SV Elversberg – FC Lorient – 4:1 04.08.26 RC Strasbourg – SV Elversberg – 2:5 25.07.26 NEC Nijmegen – SV Elversberg – 0:1 17.07.26 Viktoria Köln – SV Elversberg – 2:1 04.07.26 FC Gießen – SV Elversberg – 0:5

Facts

In recent matches, Duisburg has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Elversberg is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Duisburg may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Elversberg has had a series of away games.

In this match, Elversberg is considered a favorite.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Duisburg won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:6. (average 1.3:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Duisburg won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 5:2. (average 2.5:1).

Latest Head To Head

25.04.23 MSV Duisburg – SV Elversberg – 2:2 08.10.22 SV Elversberg – MSV Duisburg – 3:0 26.03.14 MSV Duisburg – SV Elversberg – 3:0 05.10.13 SV Elversberg – MSV Duisburg – 1:0

Standings

Draw

1/32-finals

1	Preussen Munster	Karlsruher SC
2	Wurzburger Kickers	FC Koln
3	Altglienicke	Wolfsburg
4	Phonix Lubeck	Paderborn
5	Westfalia Rhynern	SG Dynamo Dresden
6	Mannheim	Kaiserslautern
7	Munich 1860	Holstein Kiel
8	Bahlinger	Magdeburg
9	Jena	Darmstadt
10	Hansa Rostock	Stuttgart
11	Verl	Hamburger SV
12	Luneburger Hansa	Werder Bremen
13	Duisburg	Elversberg
14	Viktoria Koln	Nurnberg
15	Saarbrucken	Hertha Berlin
16	SC St.Tonis	Eintracht Frankfurt
17	Hemelingen	Hannover
18	Greuther Furth	Bochum
19	Krieschow	Mainz
20	Cottbus	Augsburg
21	Hallescher	Schalke
22	Wehen	Bayer Leverkusen
23	Jeddeloh	Heidenheim
24	Grossaspach	Arminia Bielefeld
25	RW Essen	St. Pauli
26	Dusseldorf	Freiburg
27	Schott Mainz	B. Monchengladbach
28	Eintracht Trier	RB Leipzig
29	Braunschweig	Union Berlin
30	Aue	Hoffenheim
31	VfL Osnabruck	Bayern Munich
32	HEBC Hamburg	Dortmund

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