DFB Pokal: Betting Odds, Table & Standings

DFB-Pokal odds Comparison

Odds are essential in the online gambling industry. They determine how much a bettor is set to win and tell punters more about the competing sides. Being a top league, markets in DFB Pokal come with great betting odds. We have examined most of them to offer you some of the best odds in the next round of the German Cup.

Everything you need to know about DFB-Pokal

Established in 1935, the DFB Pokal stands as a yearly knockout competition, pitting 64 German football teams against each other. This includes 36 teams from the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, the top 4 teams from the Liga (German third league), and victors from regional football associations. The tournament unfolds from August to May, culminating with the winner earning a coveted spot in the DFL-Supercup and a ticket to the UEFA Europa League, unless they've already secured a place in the UEFA Champions League via the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich shines as a consistent force in the competition, boasting an impressive 20 titles. Despite this dominance, the DFB Pokal is renowned for its unpredictability, as exemplified by the historic 1974 upset when Hamburger SV suffered a shocking defeat against VfB Eppingen, forever etched as "Die Mutter aller Pokalsensationen" (Mother of all cup upsets).

What is the format of the DFB-Pokal?

The competition format of the DFB Pokal has undergone significant transformations over the years. Originally accommodating a fluctuating number of teams ranging from 4 to 128, the DFB Pokal table has now settled into a standardized format featuring 64 German football teams engaging in a knockout-style competition that leaves no room for second chances.

In the initial round, these 64 teams are strategically divided into two pots, each comprising 32 teams. The first pot includes the top 18 teams from the Bundesliga and the top 14 teams from the 2. Bundesliga. Meanwhile, the second pot encompasses the bottom 4 teams from the previous season of the 2. Bundesliga, the leading 4 teams from the prior Liga season, and 24 amateur teams that earned their spots through success in regional football tournaments.

After this draw, teams from the first pot are matched up to play against players in the second pot, tasking the amateur teams with hosting the matches at their home stadium.