DFB Pokal
- Matchup: TBD
- Date: Saturday 25 May 2024
- Stadium: Olympiastadion, Berlin
- 23` Winner:
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig2023-24 DFB Pokal Odds
The 2024 DFB Pokal showcases intense competition among Bundesliga and lower league clubs. Keep track of DFB Pokal odds here at PointSpreads.
Stay updated on the Pokal games schedule as top contenders like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig vie for the title. Don’t miss the exciting DFB Pokal final 2024 at Olympiastadion in Berlin, where the winner earns a UEFA Europa League spot and a chance to compete in the DFL-Supercup.
| Team | Moneyline *last updated: 01/30/24 |
|---|---|
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | +130 |
| VfB Stuttgart | +255 |
| Borussia M’Gladbach | +350 |
 FC St. Pauli | +990 |
| Hertha Berlin | +1200 |
 Fortuna D | +2800 |
Understanding German Cup Betting Odds
How Are DFB Pokal Odds Calculated?
DFB Pokal odds are determined by several factors, giving bettors insight into the potential outcomes of matches. To understand how DFB Pokal odds are calculated, consider the following key aspects: Updated standings, German teams, and historical performance.
Bookmakers analyze the DFB Pokal standings to assess each team’s overall performance in the competition. Bundesliga teams are then evaluated based on factors like form, injuries, and head-to-head results. By combining this data, bookmakers can determine DFB Pokal odds, offering bettors an educated perspective on potential match outcomes.
DFB Pokal Betting Tips
DFB Pokal Standings
Standings reflect a team's progress in the competition. Stronger teams tend to have better odds, while underdogs or lower-ranked teams have longer odds. This ranking helps bookmakers create a baseline for calculating odds.
German Team Strengths:
Bookmakers analyze various factors such as team form, injury reports, player suspensions, and tactical approaches. Additionally, the team's performance in domestic leagues and previous cup competitions provides valuable insights into their potential success in the DFB Pokal.
Head-to-Head Results:
Past encounters between teams can influence odds. A team with a history of dominating a specific opponent might have more favorable odds, while closely-matched teams may have tighter odds.
Home Advantage:
Playing at home can significantly impact a team's performance, as they benefit from familiar surroundings and fan support. Bookmakers often factor in home advantage when determining odds.
External Influences:
Unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions, pitch quality, and team morale can also impact the odds.
Consider Multiple Betting Markets:
Understanding the process of calculating DFB Pokal odds can help bettors make informed decisions and improve their overall betting strategy.
DFB Pokal Rounds Explained:
The DFB Pokal also features a single-elimination format, where teams are eliminated from the competition if they lose one match. The rounds in this format for the DFB Pokal are as follows:
This stage of the competition involves amateur and lower-league teams, as well as the 18 teams from Bundesliga 2. The winners advance to the second round.
This stage of the competition involves the winners from the first round, as well as the remaining 14 teams from the Bundesliga 1. The winners of this round advance to the Round of 16.
This stage of the competition involves the winners from the second round. The winners of this round advance to the quarter-finals.
This stage of the competition involves the winners from the Round of 16. The winners of the quarter-finals advance to the semi-finals.
This stage of the competition involves the winners from the quarter-finals. The winners of this stage advance to the final.
This is the last stage of the competition and it involves the two teams that have advanced from the semi-finals. The winner of this final stage is crowned the DFB Pokal champion.
2022-23 DFB Pokal Schedule
Matchups & Results
- Date: 31st January 2023.
- Matchup: Paderborn vs Stuttgart
- Result: 1-2
- Date: 31st January 2023.
- Matchup: FC Union Berlin vs Wolfsburg
- Result: 2-1
- Date: 2nd February, 2023.
- Matchup: RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
- Result: 3-1
- Date: 2nd February, 2023.
- Matchup: Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich
- Result: 0-4
- Date: 7th February, 2023.
- Matchup: SV Sandhausen vs Freiburg
- Result: 0-2
- Date: 7th February, 2023.
- Matchup: Frankfurt vs SV Darmstdt 98
- Result: 4-2
- Date: 8th February, 2023.
- Matchup: Numberg vs Dusseldorf
- Result: 1(5)-1(3)
- Date: 8th February, 2023.
- Matchup: Bochum vs Dortmund
- Result: 1-2
- Date: 4th April 2023.
- Matchup: Frankfurt vs FC Union Berlin
- Result: 2-0
- Date: 4th April 2023.
- Matchup: Bayern Munich vs Freiburg
- Result: 1-2
- Date: 5th April, 2023.
- Matchup: Numberg vs Stuttgart
- Result: 0-1
- Date: 5th April, 2023.
- Matchup: RB Leipzig vs Dortmund
- Result: 2-0
- Date: 2nd May 2023
- Matchup: Freiburg vs RB Leipzig
- Result: 1-5
- Date: 3rd May 2023
- Matchup: Stuttgart vs Frankfurt
- Result: 2-3
- Date: Saturday 3, June 2023.
- Stadium: Stade de France
- Matchup: RB Leipzig vs Frankfurt
- Result: 2-0
About DFB Pokal
The DFB Pokal is the premier knockout cup competition in German football, open to all professional and amateur clubs. The competition features a single-elimination format with 6 rounds, with the winner of each match advancing to the next round. In case of a draw, extra time and penalty kicks are used to determine the winner.
The winner of the DFB Pokal earns a qualification spot in the UEFA Europa League. Bayern Munich holds the record for the most DFB Pokal titles won over the years. The final match is typically held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The DFB Pokal has a rich history dating back to the 1930s, and it has become one of the most prestigious club competitions in German football.
All clubs from the top two tiers of German football (Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga) are automatically entered into the competition, along with 24 teams from the lower leagues. The tournament is structured in a knockout format, with each round consisting of a single match. If the match is tied after regulation time, it will go into extra time and, if needed, a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
The winner of the DFB Pokal earns a spot in the group stage of the following season’s UEFA Europa League. Bayern Munich holds the record for the most DFB Pokal titles won, with 20 victories to their name.
The final of the DFB Pokal, one of the most prestigious European tournaments, is traditionally held in the Olympiastadion in Berlin. It is an much awaited match in the German football calendar, known for its passionate support, thrilling matches, and the potential for lower-ranked teams to cause upsets and surprises. The competition has a rich tradition and attracts attention from fans and clubs across Europe.
| Season | Winning team | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | TBD | TBD |
| 2022-2023 | RB Leipzig | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 2021-2022 | RB Leipzig | SC Freiburg |
| 2020-2021 | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig |
| 2019-2020 | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2018-2019 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2017-2018 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bayern Munich |
| 2016-2017 | Borussia Dortmund | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 2015-2016 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2014-2015 | VfL Wolfsburg | Borussia Dortmund |
All-Time Records
- Gred Muller – 78 goals
- Dieter Muller – 48 goals
- Klaus Fischer – 46 goals
- Manfred Burgsmuller – 40 goals
- Thomas Müller – 19
- Marco Reus – 15
- Franck Ribery – 15
- Yussuf Poulsen – 13
- Bayern Munich – 20 victories
- Werder Bremen – 6 victories
- Schalke 04 – 5 victories
- Most Goals: Filip Bilbija (Paderborn 07) – 4
- Most Assists: Ísak Jóhannesson (Düsseldorf) – 4
- Most Clean Sheets: Alexander Nübel (Stuttgart) – 3
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DFB Pokal Betting News
- Date: 31st January 2023.
- Matchup: Paderborn vs Stuttgart
- Result: 1-2
- Date: 31st January 2023.
- Matchup: FC Union Berlin vs Wolfsburg
- Result: 2-1
- Date: 2nd February, 2023.
- Matchup: RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
- Result: 3-1
- Date: 2nd February, 2023.
- Matchup: Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich
- Result: 0-4
- Date: 7th February, 2023.
- Matchup: SV Sandhausen vs Freiburg
- Result: 0-2
- Date: 7th February, 2023.
- Matchup: Frankfurt vs SV Darmstdt 98
- Result: 4-2
- Date: 8th February, 2023.
- Matchup: Numberg vs Dusseldorf
- Result: 1(5)-1(3)
- Date: 8th February, 2023.
- Matchup: Bochum vs Dortmund
- Result: 1-2
- Date: 4th April 2023.
- Matchup: Frankfurt vs FC Union Berlin
- Result: 2-0
- Date: 4th April 2023.
- Matchup: Bayern Munich vs Freiburg
- Result: 1-2
- Date: 5th April, 2023.
- Matchup: Numberg vs Stuttgart
- Result: 0-1
- Date: 5th April, 2023.
- Matchup: RB Leipzig vs Dortmund
- Result: 2-0
- Date: 2nd May 2023
- Matchup: Freiburg vs RB Leipzig
- Result: 1-5
- Date: 3rd May 2023
- Matchup: Stuttgart vs Frankfurt
- Result: 2-3
- Date: Saturday 3, June 2023.
- Stadium: Stade de France
- Matchup: RB Leipzig vs Frankfurt
- Result: 2-0
