Freiburg vs Darmstadt Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Dec 2025

DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: Freiburg vs Darmstadt

Bundesliga club Freiburg host 2. Bundesliga team Darmstadt at Europa-Park Stadion in the DFB-Pokal round of 16, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Wednesday 3 December.

There’s lots of value when it comes to betting the -159 about Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Freiburg and Darmstadt have the potential to score three or more and we’re expecting a return.

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Freiburg landed a win when last in action. It was a 4-0 scoreline at home to Mainz 05 at Europa-Park Stadion in the Bundesliga. The Breisgau-Brazilians enjoyed a remarkable 75% of possession and had ten shots on target, with Lukas Kuebler, Vincenzo Grifo, Johan Manzambi and Patrick Osterhage scoring one goal each.

Darmstadt drew on their travels in their previous game. A 0-0 2. Bundesliga scoreline was played out against Elversberg at Ursapharm-Arena.

In their most recent DFB-Pokal matches, Freiburg overcame Fortuna Dusseldorf 3-1 away, while Darmstadt triumphed 4-0 at home to Schalke 04.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Freiburg triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 1-0 Bundesliga away victory when playing Darmstadt at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Freiburg	17	6	5	6	27	29	-2	27:29	23

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Darmstadt	17	9	6	2	29	17	12	29:17	33

Freiburg have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Julian Schuster's side have averaged 47.5% possession and 4.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Vincenzo Grifo has found the net 4 times, with Lukas Kuebler, Johan Manzambi, Yuito Suzuki and Derry Scherhant scoring 2 each. Matthias Ginter and Yuito Suzuki have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has 4 clean sheets.

Darmstadt have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.9 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.8% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

The top scorers have been Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg on 5, with Hiroki Akiyama getting 3. Marco Richter is top assists provider with 4, while Marcel Schuhen has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Freiburg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Mueller (GK), Lukas Kuebler, Matthias Ginter, Max Rosenfelder, Christian Guenter, Maximilian Eggestein, Johan Manzambi, Jan-Niklas Beste, Yuito Suzuki, Vincenzo Grifo, Lucas Hoeler.

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, Matej Maglica, Matthias Bader, Luca Marseiler, Killian Corredor, Merveille Papela, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, Isac Lidberg.

Freiburg vs Darmstadt Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Freiburg vs Darmstadt with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We are sweet on the prospect of the net bulging ahead of this DFB-Pokal showdown. On this basis, we will side with the Over 2.5 Goals pick, feeling confident with the -159 that is on offer.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the DFB-Pokal odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Freiburg vs Darmstadt DFB-Pokal & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Freiburg games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 18 Freiburg games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Freiburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Darmstadt games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Darmstadt games.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 61.3% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Freiburg 2 - 1 Darmstadt

There are odds of +575 available that Freiburg land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Freiburg vs Darmstadt Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have Freiburg at -167 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 63% likely to win this DFB-Pokal encounter according to the latest betting odds. Darmstadt are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +425.

If Freiburg beat Darmstadt by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at +102. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -135.

You can find hundreds of markets for every DFB-Pokal match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+300

2

+425

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+138

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-476

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+102

2 Hcp +1

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-103

Lucas Holer is the market leader at +525 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Igor Matanovic (Freiburg)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Chukwubuike Adamu (Freiburg)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Maximilian Philipp (Freiburg)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Nicolas Höfler (Freiburg)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jordy Makengo (Freiburg)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Ifechukwu Ogbus (Freiburg)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Christian Günter (Freiburg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lukas Kübler (Freiburg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Jung (Freiburg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-103

Igor Matanovic (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-106

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-119

Chukwubuike Adamu (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Maximilian Philipp (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-128

Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-159

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-179

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-385

Nicolas Höfler (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Freiburg Stats

Darmstadt Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.11 corners awarded and 4.44 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.56 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 46.56% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 9 away matches

Freiburg vs Darmstadt Lineups & Team News

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