Elversberg vs Darmstadt prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on 27 October 2026
On 27 October 2026, Elversberg and Darmstadt will face each other in the round of 32 of the German Cup. The hosts are targeting nothing less than victory in this clash.
Elversberg vs Darmstadt: team news and expert analysis
The club from Saarland finished second in Bundesliga 2 last spring, earning promotion to make its debut in the top flight. They began with a couple of wins, but their results then deteriorated. They managed to beat only Augsburg, 4-3, before losing to RB Leipzig in the most recent round.
Darmstadt finished only fifth in the previous Bundesliga 2 season. They made a disastrous start to the new campaign, but in the autumn they began winning regularly at home and quickly turned things around. However, their meeting with St. Pauli ended in a goalless draw.
In the cup, the Bundesliga 1 newcomers managed to beat Duisburg in the summer. The final score was 3-1 away from home. Their opponents had a tougher time in Jena, but a goal and an assist from Smith secured a 2-1 victory over Carl Zeiss.
Previous matches: Elversberg vs Darmstadt
The current hosts won both encounters two seasons ago. In 2025/2026, both meetings ended in draws.
The hosts are stronger here and now. We are backing them with a handicap of "-1 goal" (odds – 1.65).
Elversberg vs Darmstadt: key statistics and trends
- Elversberg have lost three of their last five matches
- Elversberg score an average of 1.71 goals and concede 2.14 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Elversberg's matches, while the average total is 3.86 goals per game
- Darmstadt have won two of their last five matches
- Darmstadt 98 score an average of 0.89 goals and concede two goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 44% of Darmstadt 98's matches, while the average total is 2.89 goals per game
Elversberg vs Darmstadt: possible starting line-ups
Elversberg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Kristof — Sirch, Pinkert, Rohr, Günther — Keidel, Poreba — Petkov, Darwich, Zimerschied — Futkeu
Darmstadt play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Schuhen — Miquelbrencis, Pfeiffer, Vukotic, Petretta — Richter, Klefisch, Vermeij — Weisshaupt, Lee, Smith
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