German DFB Pokal, on Monday,
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As SC Verl prepares to host Hamburger SV in the DFB Pokal on August 24, 2026, this matchup presents an intriguing battle between two sides with contrasting recent form. SC Verl has struggled, securing only one victory in their last five matches, which raises questions about their current tactical cohesion and ability to exploit home advantage. Defensively, they will need to tighten up, as inconsistency has plagued their backline in critical moments.
Conversely, Hamburger SV enters the contest after winning two of their past four outings, indicating a more robust momentum. Their ability to control midfield and utilize quick transitions has been a hallmark of their play, giving them a tactical edge. The away team’s odds at 1.58 reflect confidence in their capacity to claim victory despite being on the road.
With SC Verl offering odds of 5.1 for a win, the disparity suggests a significant expectation on Hamburger SV to dominate the match. Nevertheless, cup competitions can often yield unexpected results, making this encounter one to watch closely. As both teams vie for advancement, fans can anticipate a compelling clash with the potential for surprises on the pitch.
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| Verl 18.9% |
Draw 19.9% |
Hamburg 61.2% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.50 | 4.40 | 1.55 | |
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4.62 | 4.95 | 1.53 | |
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5.40 | 4.30 | 1.55 | |
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5.26 | 4.85 | 1.49 | |
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4.40 | 4.85 | 1.50 | |
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4.59 | 4.95 | 1.54 | |
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5.00 | 4.80 | 1.57 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 SC Verl – MSV Duisburg – 2:4 09.08.26 Alemannia Aachen – SC Verl – 4:1 01.08.26 RB Leipzig – SC Verl – 4:0 26.07.26 SC Verl – Bremer SV – 6:1 18.07.26 VfL Wolfsburg – SC Verl – 3:0 |
15.08.26 Toulouse FC – Hamburger SV – 1:2 01.08.26 Hamburger SV – Everton – 1:2 25.07.26 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 – Hamburger SV – 1:3 18.07.26 Rapid Wien – Hamburger SV – 3:2 16.05.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Hamburger SV – 1:1 |
Facts
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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