DFB Pokal

Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 14:30 (UK Time)

Stadium: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld

Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98 Prediction & Stats - DFB Pokal 2026/27

Predictions

The DFB Pokal gets going for Carl Zeiss Jena and Darmstadt 98 on 23/08 (Sunday) at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, kicking off at 14:30 (UK time).

With the campaign just starting, form is thin and squads are still settling, which tends to widen the margins the bookmakers work with.

Take a look at our Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98 prediction before you decide.

Our verdict on Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98

Two teams yet to play in this DFB Pokal, and no recent record between them — this is about as much of a blank page as a fixture gets. We have leaned on squad quality and how each side signed off last term to reach a call.

Here is the market we are backing:

Eagle Predict Prediction

Darmstadt 98 Win

Last updated on 20-08-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Darmstadt 98 the side to beat, with roughly 17% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all DFB Pokal odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Reading Carl Zeiss Jena's form

Carl Zeiss Jena come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.

Recent results — Carl Zeiss Jena

28/08/2024 12:00

Carl Zeiss Jena

0 - 1

Bayer Leverkusen

Darmstadt 98: the picture so far

Darmstadt 98 are yet to feature in this DFB Pokal, but they bring 2 match(es) from elsewhere this season.

Where The Lilies stand:

Season to date, all competitions

0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2 goals for, at 1 per game
3 goals against, at 1.5 per game

Players to watch for The Lilies

Leading scorer: Aleksandar Vukotić, 1 goals
Most assists: Lance Duijvestijn, 1 assists

Recent results — The Lilies

16/08/2026 07:30

Dynamo Dresden

1 - 0

Darmstadt 98

08/08/2026 07:00

Darmstadt 98

2 - 2

Holstein Kiel

17/05/2026 09:30

Darmstadt 98

0 - 2

Paderborn

10/05/2026 07:30

Preußen Münster

1 - 1

Darmstadt 98

03/05/2026 07:30

Karlsruher SC

2 - 1

Darmstadt 98

The head-to-head

Carl Zeiss Jena and Darmstadt 98 have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.

Form comparison Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Carl Zeiss Jena

Germany - DFB Pokal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall		0
Home		0
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Away Team

Darmstadt 98

Germany - DFB Pokal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall		0
Home		0
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: Darmstadt 98 to Win the First Half

Darmstadt 98 has proven to be a strong and aggressive side, even when playing away.

Given their ability to put pressure on early, don’t be surprised if they surprise Carl Zeiss Jena and take an early advantage. We’re backing Darmstadt 98 to win the first half.

👉 Prediction: Under 2.5

Based on our research, Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98 is shaping up to be a defensive match.

The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.

Fixture information - Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98

Match: Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98
Competition: DFB Pokal
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 14:30 (UK time)
Venue: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld

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Stats

The statistics for Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98 that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

League: 0

Both Teams to Score

League: 0%

Over 1.5+

League: 0%

Over 2.5+

League: 0%

Cards

League: 0

Corners

League: 0

Home Team

Carl Zeiss Jena

Germany - DFB Pokal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall		0
Home		0
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Away Team

Darmstadt 98

Germany - DFB Pokal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall		0
Home		0
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Corners

0 / Match

Corners / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of corners

0 / Match

Cards

0 / Match

Cards / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of cards

0 / Match

Goals Scored

0 / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored

0 / Match

Goals Conceded

0 / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded

0 / Match

DFB Pokal Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	1860 München	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Altglienicke	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Arminia Bielefeld	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Augsburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Bahlinger SC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Bayer Leverkusen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Bayern München	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Bochum	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Borussia Dortmund	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	Borussia M'gladbach	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	Carl Zeiss Jena	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Darmstadt 98	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	Dynamo Dresden	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
14	Eintracht Braunschweig	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
15	Eintracht Frankfurt	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
16	Eintracht Trier	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
17	Elversberg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
18	Energie Cottbus	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
19	Erzgebirge Aue	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	Fortuna Düsseldorf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	Freiburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	Greuther Fürth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
23	Hallescher FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
24	Hamburger SV	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
25	Hannover 96	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
26	Hansa Rostock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
27	HEBC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
28	Heidenheim	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
29	Hemelingen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
30	Hertha BSC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
31	Hoffenheim	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
32	Holstein Kiel	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
33	Jeddeloh	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
34	Kaiserslautern	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
35	Karlsruher SC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
36	Krieschow	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
37	Köln	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
38	LSK Hansa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
39	Magdeburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
40	Mainz 05	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
41	MSV Duisburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
42	Nürnberg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
43	Osnabrück	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
44	Paderborn	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
45	Phönix Lübeck	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
46	Preußen Münster	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
47	RB Leipzig	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
48	Rot-Weiss Essen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
49	Saarbrucken	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
50	SC St. Tönis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
51	Schalke 04	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
52	Schott Mainz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
53	Sonnenhof Großaspach	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
54	St. Pauli	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
55	Stuttgart	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
56	Union Berlin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
57	Verl	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
58	Viktoria Köln	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
59	Waldhof Mannheim	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
60	Wehen Wiesbaden	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
61	Werder Bremen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
62	Westfalia Rhynern	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
63	Wolfsburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
64	Würzburger Kickers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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