Freiburg — Darmstadt Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 3 December 2025
On December 3, 2025, the 1/8 finals of the DFB-Pokal will feature a clash between Freiburg and Darmstadt. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this matchup.
Freiburg
Freiburg approach the cup match in good spirits and in good form. In their most recent game the team, playing at home, confidently won 4–0 against Mainz. At the moment, they sit 8th in the league table with 16 points, trailing the European competition zone by six points. Overall, the team’s form is quite solid: in their last seven matches across all competitions, they have only one defeat – against Bayern – along with two draws and four wins.
In European competitions, the team are performing confidently in the Europa League. After five matches, they have collected 11 points and maintain excellent chances of qualifying directly for the Round of 16.
In the previous round of the DFB-Pokal, Freiburg faced Düsseldorf and won 3–1. Last season, Freiburg were eliminated at the Round of 16 stage, also by a team from the 2. Bundesliga. Taking those mistakes into account, Freiburg will likely approach this match more seriously than they did last year.
Regarding their home form, Freiburg have been playing quite confidently at home. This season they have only one home defeat, which happened at the very beginning of the Bundesliga campaign against Augsburg. Since then, the team have not lost at home.
As for matches against Darmstadt, Freiburg have not lost any of their last four home meetings against them: two wins and two draws.
Darmstadt
Darmstadt approach this match in decent form, currently on a five-match unbeaten run. In their most recent league match, they played away against Elversberg and earned a 0–0 draw. At the moment, the team sit 5th in the Bundesliga 2 with 26 points, trailing the leaders Schalke by only five points.
In the previous round of the DFB-Pokal, it was Schalke who faced Darmstadt, and Darmstadt won that match quite confidently, 4–0. Last year, Darmstadt were eliminated at the Round of 16 stage, losing to Werder Bremen.
Regarding their away performances, Darmstadt look fairly solid on the road: in their last five away matches they have only one defeat, along with two draws and two wins.
If we look at the head-to-head meetings with Freiburg, the slight advantage in recent matches is on Freiburg’s side. In the last five matches between the teams, Freiburg have two wins, two draws, and Darmstadt have one win.
Probable Lineups
- Freiburg: Atubolu, Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter, Eggestein, Manzambi, Beste, Suzuki, Grifo, Holer
- Darmstadt: Schuhen, Holland, Vukotic, Pfeiffer, Papela, Akiyama, Klefisch, Marseiler, Richter, Corredor, Lidberg
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Freiburg have won or drawn 16 of their last 18 matches.
- Freiburg have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- 4 of Freiburg’s last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Darmstadt have won or drawn 11 of their last 12 matches.
- 4 of Darmstadt’s last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in 3 of Darmstadt’s last 4 matches.
- Freiburg have won or drawn 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
- 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Freiburg — Darmstadt Prediction
Both teams approach this match in solid form. Freiburg have an excellent home record and look confident in their recent performances both in the league and in European competitions. Darmstadt, despite trailing the leaders in the Bundesliga 2, are showing impressive results and come into this match on a five-game unbeaten run, having convincingly defeated Schalke in the previous cup round. Head-to-head meetings slightly favour Freiburg. Considering the current form of both teams and their motivation to advance to the next round, there is every reason to expect an open and competitive game. Freiburg will certainly aim to win at home, but Darmstadt, being in good shape, are also capable of responding with a goal. We expect this match will bring a fairly balanced contest with goals from both sides. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.68.
