Hertha BSC vs Elversberg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2025
DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: Hertha BSC vs Elversberg
2. Bundesliga clubs Hertha BSC and Elversberg battle it out in this DFB-Pokal match at Olympiastadion, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Elversberg have a strong chance against Hertha Berlin and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -139 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.
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Hertha BSC were victorious in their last game, landing a 1-0 2. Bundesliga home win over Fortuna Dusseldorf at Olympiastadion. The Old Lady had 53% possession and five shots on target, with Maurice Krattenmacher scoring a late winner.
Elversberg suffered a 2. Bundesliga defeat in their previous game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at SchuecoArena against Arminia Bielefeld. The Saarland team dominated possession with 68% of the ball and managed three shots on goal.
In the last round of the DFB-Pokal, Hertha were penalty shootout winners (0-0 AET) away to Preussen Munster, while Elversberg triumphed 1-0 away to Ulm.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Elversberg have four consecutive wins against Hertha. In their last clash, Elversberg travelled to Olympiastadion and landed a 2-0 2. Bundesliga victory. The previous 5 H2H matches have involved four Elversberg victories and just one triumph for Hertha.
Hertha have 4 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. The Berlin club have averaged 47.6% possession and 3.9 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 6.0 corners from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.
Luca Schuler, Sebastian Groenning, Marten Winkler and Dawid Kownacki are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Fabian Reese with 5.
Elversberg have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 11.8 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 2.6 goals. Vincent Wagner's side average 56.9% possession, 7.3 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.
Younes Ebnoutalib has scored 9, followed by Bambase Conte, Otto Stange and Frederik Schmahl with 2 goals apiece. Bambase Conte has managed 3 assists in the last 8 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Hertha BSC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tjark Ernst (GK), Julian Eitschberger, Linus Gechter, Marton Dardai, Michal Karbownik, Diego Demme, Kennet Eichhorn, Maurice Krattenmacher, Michael Cuisance, Fabian Reese, Sebastian Groenning.
Elversberg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Kristof (GK), Jan Gyamerah, Lukas Pinckert, Maximilian Rohr, Nicholas Mickelson, Lukasz Poreba, Amara Conde, Otto Stange, Bambase Conte, Tom Zimmerschied, Younes Ebnoutalib.
Hertha BSC vs Elversberg Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the best Hertha BSC vs Elversberg betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll side with Elversberg +0.25 for this DFB-Pokal clash, with an attractive -139 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest DFB-Pokal stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
Key Hertha BSC vs Elversberg DFB-Pokal & league stats:
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re predicting Elversberg to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Dawid Kownacki (Hertha) has managed two goals in his past five matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +210 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Elversberg with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, at least three goals to be registered combined with Dawid Kownacki (Hertha) to be on the scoresheet.
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Hertha BSC vs Elversberg 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.
Elversberg are available at betting odds of +175 to beat Hertha BSC, with their opponents trading at +143 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +245 for this DFB-Pokal encounter.
Should you want to back Hertha to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -137 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Elversberg have been chalked up at -105.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -217.
The top football betting sites cover DFB-Pokal matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Dawid Kownacki is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +550, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Hertha BSC Stats
Elversberg Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.44 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.44 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.44 corners awarded and 5.33 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 5.22 corners awarded and 4.89 corners against in the last 9 away matches
- An average of 11.78 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 10.11 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 9 away matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 9 matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 9 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Hertha BSC vs Elversberg Lineups & Team News
Always review the Hertha vs Elversberg team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the DFB-Pokal along with up-to-date injury news.
Hertha BSC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Elversberg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hertha BSC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Elversberg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hertha BSC Substitutes
- 8Kevin Sessa
- 18Luca Schuler
- 22Marten Winkler
- 24Jon Thorsteinsson
- 27Niklas Kolbe
- 28Jeremy Dudziak
- 30Paul Seguin
- 35Marius Gersbeck
- 37Toni Leistner
Elversberg Substitutes
- 3Florian Le Joncour
- 11Jason Ceka
- 14Jarzinho Malanga
- 17Frederik Schmahl
- 21Lasse Guenther
- 24Luca Schnellbacher
- 25Lukas Petkov
- 28Tim Boss
- 43Felix Keidel
Previous Hertha BSC Lineups
Previous Elversberg Lineups
Hertha BSC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Stefan Leitl
Elversberg Player Stats & Squad
DFB-Pokal Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 20:8 | 34 |
| 2 | Elversberg | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29:14 | 30 |
| 3 | Darmstadt | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 26:15 | 29 |
| 4 | Paderborn | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22:16 | 29 |
| 5 | Hannover 96 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:20 | 28 |
| 6 | Kaiserslautern | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 27:18 | 26 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 17:12 | 26 |
| 8 | Karlsruher | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23:27 | 21 |
| 9 | Bochum | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21:20 | 19 |
| 10 | Preussen Munster | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 21:24 | 19 |
| 11 | Nurnberg | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17:21 | 19 |
| 12 | A. Bielefeld | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 26:23 | 17 |
| 13 | Holstein Kiel | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15:18 | 16 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 15:26 | 14 |
| 15 | F. Dusseldorf | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 13:25 | 14 |
| 16 | Greuther Furth | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 22:39 | 14 |
| 17 | D. Dresden | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 21:29 | 13 |
| 18 | Magdeburg | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 15:24 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaiserslautern | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19:8 | 19 |
| 2 | Darmstadt | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17:8 | 18 |
| 3 | Schalke 04 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 18 |
| 4 | Elversberg | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:5 | 15 |
| 5 | Karlsruher | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 6 | Paderborn | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 7 | Preussen Munster | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 8 | Hertha BSC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6:7 | 13 |
| 9 | A. Bielefeld | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Bochum | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Nurnberg | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 13 | Holstein Kiel | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:15 | 8 |
| 15 | Greuther Furth | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:16 | 7 |
| 16 | Magdeburg | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9:13 | 6 |
| 17 | D. Dresden | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10:13 | 5 |
| 18 | F. Dusseldorf | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 5 |
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