DFB-Pokal Odds (Australia)
October 2026
31 matches · 2 days
51 upcoming matches.
We compare DFB-Pokal odds across 16 bookmakers in Australia
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OddsGuard delivers comprehensive real-time DFB-Pokal odds comparison across Australia's leading sportsbooks, ensuring you capture the best available prices on Germany's premier knockout competition. Line shopping proves particularly valuable for DFB-Pokal markets, where significant price discrepancies often emerge between bookmakers—especially on lower-division underdogs facing Bundesliga giants. The tournament's single-elimination format creates volatile betting lines that can shift dramatically based on team news, injury reports, and public sentiment.
Australian football fans have embraced the DFB-Pokal's David-versus-Goliath narratives, with Fox Sports' comprehensive coverage driving substantial wagering interest during European evening hours that align perfectly with Australian prime time. Classic matchups like Bayern Munich facing amateur sides generate enormous betting volume, while traditional rivalries such as Borussia Dortmund versus Schalke 04 (when they meet) create some of the tournament's most heavily traded markets. The competition's scheduling from August through May provides year-round betting opportunities, complementing the Bundesliga calendar.
DFB-Pokal markets typically offer more value than Bundesliga fixtures due to reduced liquidity and bookmaker uncertainty around lower-division teams. Prop markets remain relatively thin compared to major European leagues, but the tournament's knockout nature creates enhanced odds on dramatic outcomes that savvy bettors can exploit through careful line movement analysis.
Betting Regulations for DFB-Pokal in Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) oversees online sports betting regulations, with DFB-Pokal wagering falling under standard international football guidelines. Australian residents can legally bet on all DFB-Pokal matches through licensed domestic operators, with no specific restrictions on German football competitions beyond standard responsible gambling measures.
Live in-play betting on DFB-Pokal matches is fully available to Australian punters, including halftime and minute-by-minute markets during active play. However, advertising restrictions limit promotional activities around international football, meaning bookmakers cannot actively market DFB-Pokal specials through broadcast sponsorships or online advertisements targeting Australian audiences.
Player prop bets on individual DFB-Pokal performances are permitted, including goalscorer markets, cards, and statistical achievements. The tournament's knockout nature creates additional regulatory considerations around match abandonment procedures, with clear guidelines on settlement when weather or crowd disturbances affect completion.
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| Game | Consensus |  Bet on Red |  Ladbrokes |  Neds |  TABtouch |  Unibet |  PlayUp |  Betr |  Picklebet (AU) |  PointsBet (AU) |  Betfair Sportsbook |  TAB |  Bet Right |  Limitless |
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Fortuna Düsseldorf Draw SV Meppen 1912 Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 1.77 3.85 3.80 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Fortuna Düsseldorf Draw SV Meppen Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 1.75 3.78 3.78 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||
Arminia Bielefeld Draw Eintracht Braunschweig Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 PM UTC | 1.95 3.60 3.45 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
FC Energie Cottbus Draw VfL Bochum Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 PM UTC | 2.88 3.70 2.15 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
Elversberg Draw FSV Mainz 05 Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 PM UTC | 3.25 3.75 2.04 | |||||||||||||
VfB Stuttgart Draw SGS Essen-Schonebeck 19 / 68 Fri, Oct 30, 5:00 PM UTC | 1.77 4.30 3.35 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
SV Atlas Delmenhorst Draw VfB Oldenburg Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 5.40 4.40 1.46 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig Draw VSG Altglienicke Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 2.48 3.45 2.48 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
FC 08 Homburg-Saar Draw Eintracht Trier Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 1.94 3.40 3.45 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
TSV Steinbach Haiger Draw FSV Frankfurt 1899 Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 1.70 4.20 3.70 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
VfB Stuttgart Draw Bayern Munich Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM UTC | 2.08 4.40 2.56 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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TSG Hoffenheim II Draw FC Viktoria Cologne Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM UTC | 2.68 3.80 2.22 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Fortuna Cologne Draw FC Würzburger Kickers Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM UTC | 1.86 3.55 3.70 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
TSG Hoffenheim II Draw FC Viktoria Köln 1904 Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM UTC | 2.63 3.75 2.15 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |||||
MSV Duisburg Draw VfB Stuttgart Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM UTC | 1.44 4.55 5.33 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||
SC Verl Draw Wehen Wiesbaden Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM UTC | 2.70 3.63 2.19 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||
Jahn Regensburg Draw Hansa Rostock Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM UTC | 2.73 3.60 2.17 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||
TSV Havelse Draw FC Ingolstadt 04 Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM UTC | 3.40 3.85 1.81 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||
SC Fortuna Köln Draw FC Würzburger Kickers Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM UTC | 1.85 3.50 3.60 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |||||
1. FC Kaiserslautern Draw Hertha Berlin Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM UTC | 2.78 3.58 2.26 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
SV Darmstadt 98 Draw 1. FC Magdeburg Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM UTC | 2.83 3.65 2.20 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
VfL Wolfsburg Draw VfL Osnabrück Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM UTC | 1.53 4.50 5.00 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |||||||||
Karlsruher SC Draw 1. FC Heidenheim Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM UTC | 2.90 3.70 2.10 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
Augsburg Draw SC Freiburg Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PM UTC | 3.00 3.75 2.15 | |||||||||||||
Werder Bremen Draw TSG Hoffenheim Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PM UTC | 2.75 3.90 2.25 | |||||||||||||
FC Schalke 04 Draw RB Leipzig Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PM UTC | 3.80 3.90 1.82 | |||||||||||||
Bayer Leverkusen Draw VfB Stuttgart Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PM UTC | 1.75 4.25 3.80 | |||||||||||||
Borussia Monchengladbach Draw SC Paderborn Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PM UTC | 1.95 3.80 3.40 | |||||||||||||
Bayern Munich Draw Borussia Dortmund Sat, Oct 31, 5:30 PM UTC | 1.30 5.75 7.50 | |||||||||||||
Hamburger SV Draw Union Berlin Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM UTC | 2.98 3.80 2.00 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
1. FC Köln Draw RB Leipzig Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM UTC | 2.24 3.50 2.72 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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1. FC Saarbrücken Draw SV Waldhof Mannheim 07 Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM UTC | 2.12 3.65 2.96 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach Draw Rot-Weiss Essen Sun, Nov 1, 3:30 PM UTC | 3.25 3.70 1.92 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Alemannia Aachen Draw SC Preussen 06 Munster Sun, Nov 1, 6:30 PM UTC | 1.82 3.65 3.60 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
1. FC Saarbrücken Draw Waldhof Mannheim Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM UTC | 2.08 3.65 2.90 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |||||
SG Sonnenhof Großaspach Draw Rot-Weiss Essen Sun, Nov 1, 3:30 PM UTC | 3.20 3.70 1.93 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |||||
Alemannia Aachen Draw SC Preußen Münster Sun, Nov 1, 6:30 PM UTC | 1.81 3.68 3.58 | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||
FC St. Pauli Draw 1. FC Nürnberg Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM UTC | 2.15 3.58 3.00 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
Hannover 96 Draw Dynamo Dresden Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM UTC | 2.05 3.65 3.00 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
Greuther Fürth Draw Holstein Kiel Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM UTC | 2.49 3.63 2.45 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
Union Berlin Draw 1. FC Köln Sun, Nov 1, 2:30 PM UTC | 2.50 3.60 2.54 | |||||||||||||
Eintracht Frankfurt Draw Hamburger SV Sun, Nov 1, 4:30 PM UTC | 1.57 4.40 4.80 | |||||||||||||
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Hamburger SV Draw Borussia Monchengladbach Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 PM UTC | 2.33 3.60 2.70 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
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Borussia Dortmund Draw Elversberg Sat, Nov 7, 2:30 PM UTC | 1.28 5.80 8.10 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
SC Paderborn Draw Eintracht Frankfurt Sat, Nov 7, 2:30 PM UTC | 2.90 3.75 2.18 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
RB Leipzig Draw Augsburg Sat, Nov 7, 2:30 PM UTC | 1.46 4.93 5.33 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
FSV Mainz 05 Draw Bayern Munich Sat, Nov 7, 2:30 PM UTC | 5.25 5.50 1.43 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
VfB Stuttgart Draw Werder Bremen Sat, Nov 7, 5:30 PM UTC | 1.46 5.00 5.23 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
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1. FC Köln Draw Bayer Leverkusen Sun, Nov 8, 2:30 PM UTC | 4.23 4.20 1.65 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
SC Freiburg Draw Union Berlin Sun, Nov 8, 4:30 PM UTC | 1.48 4.50 5.55 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
TSG Hoffenheim Draw FC Schalke 04 Sun, Nov 8, 6:30 PM UTC | 1.62 4.23 4.55 | — — — | — — — | — — — | ||||||||||
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DFB-Pokal Season & Betting Calendar
The DFB-Pokal runs from August through May, beginning with first-round matches featuring 64 teams from across Germany's football pyramid. Early rounds in August and September create the tournament's most lucrative betting opportunities, as amateur sides face professional opponents in single-elimination showdowns. October's second round reduces the field to 32, while December's round of 16 marks the competition's midpoint.
Quarter-finals in February and semi-finals in April build toward the May final at Berlin's Olympiastadion. This extended timeline creates multiple betting peaks—early-round upsets in late summer, winter knockout drama, and spring championship markets. Futures betting remains active throughout, with odds shifting dramatically after each elimination round.
The tournament's scheduling around Bundesliga fixtures affects team selection and betting value. Winter break matches often feature stronger lineups as domestic league pressure temporarily eases, while spring semi-finals coincide with European competition, creating rotation opportunities for sharp bettors monitoring team news and lineup announcements.
DFB-Pokal Betting Guide for Australia
Reading DFB-Pokal Odds
Australian bookmakers display DFB-Pokal odds in decimal format, making calculations straightforward. Consider a first-round clash between Bayern Munich and a third-division side: Bayern might be priced at $1.15 to win in 90 minutes, the draw at $8.50, and the underdog at $19.00. A $100 wager on Bayern returns $115 total ($15 profit), while backing the underdog pays $1,900 for the same stake. Asian handicap markets offer more balanced pricing—Bayern giving 2.5 goals might trade at $1.90, creating a more appealing risk-reward proposition than the prohibitive moneyline.
Total goals markets typically set the line around 3.5, with over priced near $1.70 and under at $2.10, reflecting Bayern's attacking prowess against defensive minnows. Futures markets on tournament winner shift dramatically after each round, with early elimination of favorites creating significant value opportunities on remaining contenders.
DFB-Pokal Market Characteristics
The tournament's knockout structure creates unique betting dynamics absent from league competitions. Bookmakers often struggle to accurately price mismatches between professional and semi-professional sides, leading to inflated favorites and potential value on underdogs with nothing to lose. Market depth varies significantly—Bayern Munich fixtures attract sharp money and efficient pricing, while lower-profile matches may carry higher overrounds exceeding 108%.
The DFB-Pokal's extended timeline from August to May means futures odds experience dramatic swings. Early tournament elimination of top seeds creates immediate value shifts, while the single-leg format until the final generates more unpredictable outcomes than two-legged European competitions. Live betting proves particularly profitable given the tournament's propensity for upsets and late drama.
Advanced DFB-Pokal Strategy
Closing line value represents crucial intelligence in DFB-Pokal betting. Sharp money typically moves lines toward favorites in mismatched early rounds, making early backing of underdogs potentially profitable if you beat the closing number. However, late money often supports romantic underdog stories, so timing entries becomes critical.
Correlated parlays work effectively in knockout scenarios—combining an underdog win with under total goals reflects defensive game plans, while favorites paired with overs captures blowout potential. The tournament's single-elimination nature makes hedging strategies valuable, particularly for futures bets as your selection advances through rounds.
Live betting opportunities multiply during DFB-Pokal matches due to the competition's unpredictable nature. Early goals by underdogs create massive line swings, while favorites trailing at halftime often see their odds balloon to attractive levels despite superior second-half records.
How do I find the best DFB-Pokal odds?
Compare prices across multiple Australian bookmakers before placing any wager, as DFB-Pokal odds can vary significantly between operators. Smaller matches often show the largest price discrepancies, with differences of 10-15% common on underdog prices. Use odds comparison tools to identify the best available lines, and consider opening accounts with several bookmakers to maximize your options throughout the tournament.
What is Asian handicap betting in the DFB-Pokal?
Asian handicaps eliminate the draw option by giving one team a goal start, creating more balanced betting propositions in mismatched DFB-Pokal ties. Bayern Munich might give 2.5 goals against amateur opposition, meaning they must win by three or more for your bet to succeed. Quarter-ball handicaps like -1.75 split your stake between two lines, offering partial refunds and reducing risk in unpredictable knockout matches.
When should I place DFB-Pokal futures bets?
Tournament winner markets offer best value immediately after the draw is announced, before public money inflates popular choices. Monitor line movements after each round—early exits by favorites create immediate opportunities on remaining contenders. Avoid betting futures too early in the season, as squad rotations and injury concerns significantly impact stronger teams' commitment to the competition throughout the campaign.
DFB-Pokal Betting Terms You Should Know
- Single Elimination
- The DFB-Pokal's knockout format where teams are eliminated after one loss, creating higher variance and upset potential compared to league competitions.
- Amateur Clause
- Lower-division teams in the DFB-Pokal receive home advantage when drawn against higher-tier opponents, affecting venue-based betting strategies and crowd influence.
- Extra Time
- Thirty additional minutes played if matches remain tied after 90 minutes, extending total match time and impacting over/under markets.
- Penalty Shootout
- Decisive method following extra time if scores remain level, offering separate betting markets on shootout outcomes and individual penalty takers.
- Cup Upset
- When lower-division teams defeat higher-tier opponents, creating significant payout opportunities for underdog backers in the tournament's early rounds.
- Rotation Risk
- Top Bundesliga teams often field weakened lineups in early DFB-Pokal rounds, affecting team strength and betting odds accuracy.
- Final Venue
- The DFB-Pokal final takes place at Berlin's Olympiastadion, a neutral venue that eliminates home advantage considerations in championship betting.
- 1X2 (Match Result)
- The three-way market: Home Win (1), Draw (X), or Away Win (2). The draw option makes soccer betting fundamentally different from most American sports.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread system that eliminates the draw by using quarter-goal increments (e.g., -0.25, -0.75). If the result lands exactly on the handicap, half the stake is refunded.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A simple yes/no bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match. Independent of the final result.
- Draw No Bet (DNB)
- A two-way moneyline that removes the draw — if the match ends level, your stake is refunded. Lower odds than the 1X2 line but eliminates one losing outcome.
- Double Chance
- Covers two of three possible outcomes: 1X (home or draw), X2 (draw or away), or 12 (either team wins). Lower odds but higher win probability.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final scoreline. High odds due to difficulty, but a popular market in soccer given the low-scoring nature of the sport.
- Over/Under Goals
- A bet on whether total goals will exceed or fall short of a line, commonly set at 2.5. "Over 2.5" requires 3+ goals in the match.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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