DFB-Pokal Odds (Ireland)
May 2026
35 matches · 3 days
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OddsGuard delivers comprehensive DFB-Pokal odds comparison across Ireland's licensed bookmakers, enabling punters to identify the most favourable prices on Germany's premier knockout competition. Line shopping proves particularly crucial for DFB-Pokal markets, where significant price disparities often emerge between operators—especially on lower-division underdogs facing Bundesliga giants. These cup ties frequently produce volatile odds movements as team news breaks and public money flows toward familiar names, creating opportunities for sharp bettors who compare lines systematically.
The DFB-Pokal commands substantial attention among Irish football enthusiasts, with RTÉ and Virgin Media Sport providing extensive coverage of marquee fixtures. Irish betting volumes spike during the tournament's dramatic early rounds, when amateur clubs can earn life-changing paydays by toppling professional opposition. The competition's single-elimination format creates compelling David-versus-Goliath narratives that resonate strongly with Irish sporting culture, particularly during the traditional January restart when Premier League fatigue sets in.
DFB-Pokal markets exhibit moderate efficiency compared to Bundesliga fixtures, with bookmakers often struggling to price lower-division participants accurately. Prop markets remain relatively thin outside major semifinals and finals, though both teams to score and correct score betting attract solid liquidity throughout. The tournament's compressed timeline—spanning August through May with lengthy winter breaks—creates seasonal betting patterns where early-round upsets can dramatically shift outright winner odds.
Betting Regulations for DFB-Pokal in Ireland
The Revenue Commissioners regulate all DFB-Pokal betting in Ireland through licensed operators holding valid betting licences. Irish punters can legally wager on all standard DFB-Pokal markets including match results, handicaps, totals, and player props through authorised bookmakers. Live in-play betting remains fully available throughout matches, with operators required to implement responsible gambling tools including deposit limits and self-exclusion options.
No specific restrictions apply to DFB-Pokal betting beyond standard consumer protections. Operators must verify customer identities and report suspicious betting patterns to the relevant authorities. The Irish regulatory framework ensures fair odds, prompt payouts, and dispute resolution mechanisms for all DFB-Pokal wagering activity conducted through licensed channels.
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Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
1. FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
FC Ingolstadt 04 vs Waldhof Mannheim
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
| Bookmaker | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Draw | Waldhof Mannheim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 1/1 CampoBet (SE) | 11/4 Betfred (UK) | 107/50 CampoBet (SE) |
 Betfair Sportsbook | 10/11 | 11/5 | 9/5 |
 CampoBet (SE) | 1/1 | — | 107/50 |
 Grosvenor | — | 11/4 | 2/1 |
 Bet Victor | 7/8 | — | — |
 Betfred (UK) | — | 11/4 | — |
 BoyleSports | 7/8 | — | — |
 Coral | — | 27/10 | — |
 Ladbrokes | — | — | 187/100 |
 LiveScore Bet | — | 11/4 | — |
 Paddy Power | — | — | 2/1 |
 Sky Bet | 19/20 | — | — |
Jahn Regensburg vs FC Energie Cottbus
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
Wehen Wiesbaden vs TSG Hoffenheim II
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
MSV Duisburg vs FC Viktoria Köln 1904
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
Schweinfurt vs Erzgebirge Aue
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiss Essen
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
SC Verl vs TSV 1860 München
Sat, May 16, 12:30 PM
FC St. Pauli vs VfL Wolfsburg
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | FC St. Pauli | Draw | VfL Wolfsburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 15/8 Unibet (UK) | 11/4 Betfred (UK) | 34/25 Smarkets |
 Betinia (SE) | 93/50 | 267/100 | 133/100 |
| BoyleSports | 17/10 | 5/2 | 23/20 |
| Paddy Power | 9/5 | 13/5 | 13/10 |
| Sky Bet | 9/5 | 13/5 | 13/10 |
 Unibet (UK) | 15/8 | 13/5 | 13/10 |
| Bet Victor | — | 5/2 | 5/4 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | — | 21/10 | 5/4 |
| Betfred (UK) | 9/5 | 11/4 | — |
| CampoBet (SE) | — | 267/100 | 133/100 |
| Ladbrokes | 9/5 | — | 13/10 |
 Smarkets | 46/25 | — | 34/25 |
| Coral | 187/100 | — | — |
| Grosvenor | — | 13/5 | — |
| LiveScore Bet | 33/20 | — | — |
1. FC Heidenheim vs FSV Mainz 05
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | 1. FC Heidenheim | Draw | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 97/100 Smarkets | 13/4 CampoBet (SE) | 13/5 Smarkets |
| Bet Victor | 17/20 | 14/5 | 12/5 |
| BoyleSports | 5/6 | 14/5 | 11/5 |
| Paddy Power | 7/8 | 16/5 | 12/5 |
| Unibet (UK) | 10/11 | 16/5 | 49/20 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | — | 12/5 | 23/10 |
| Betfred (UK) | 19/20 | 3/1 | — |
| Betinia (SE) | — | 13/4 | 5/2 |
| CampoBet (SE) | 89/100 | 13/4 | — |
| Coral | 10/11 | — | 12/5 |
| Grosvenor | — | 3/1 | 12/5 |
| Sky Bet | 17/20 | 16/5 | — |
| Smarkets | 97/100 | — | 13/5 |
| Ladbrokes | — | — | 12/5 |
| LiveScore Bet | 79/100 | — | — |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Bayer Leverkusen | Draw | Hamburger SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 2/7 Smarkets | 567/100 CampoBet (SE) | 19/2 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 2/9 | 4/1 | 8/1 |
| Betfred (UK) | 1/4 | 11/2 | 17/2 |
| Betinia (SE) | 27/100 | 567/100 | 8/1 |
| BoyleSports | 2/9 | 5/1 | 15/2 |
| Unibet (UK) | 27/100 | 11/2 | 8/1 |
| Bet Victor | — | 5/1 | 8/1 |
| CampoBet (SE) | — | 567/100 | 8/1 |
| LiveScore Bet | 21/100 | — | 15/2 |
| Paddy Power | — | 11/2 | 17/2 |
| Sky Bet | 1/4 | 21/4 | — |
| Smarkets | 2/7 | — | 19/2 |
| Coral | 7/25 | — | — |
| Grosvenor | — | 24/5 | — |
| Ladbrokes | 7/25 | — | — |
Eintracht Frankfurt vs VfB Stuttgart
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Eintracht Frankfurt | Draw | VfB Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 51/20 Smarkets | 67/20 Unibet (UK) | 10/11 Ladbrokes |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 11/5 | 5/2 | 4/5 |
| Betfred (UK) | 12/5 | 16/5 | 9/10 |
| Betinia (SE) | 5/2 | 10/3 | 22/25 |
| BoyleSports | 21/10 | 16/5 | 73/100 |
| Grosvenor | 47/20 | 3/1 | 5/6 |
| Paddy Power | 23/10 | 16/5 | 7/8 |
| Bet Victor | — | 31/10 | 5/6 |
| Ladbrokes | 23/10 | — | 10/11 |
| LiveScore Bet | 47/20 | — | 39/50 |
| Unibet (UK) | 12/5 | 67/20 | — |
| CampoBet (SE) | — | 10/3 | — |
| Coral | — | — | 10/11 |
| Sky Bet | — | 16/5 | — |
| Smarkets | 51/20 | — | — |
SC Freiburg vs RB Leipzig
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | SC Freiburg | Draw | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 46/25 Smarkets | 3/1 CampoBet (SE) | 137/100 Ladbrokes |
| Bet Victor | 81/50 | 14/5 | 6/5 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 8/5 | 23/10 | 6/5 |
| CampoBet (SE) | 167/100 | 3/1 | 34/25 |
| Sky Bet | 17/10 | 29/10 | 5/4 |
| Unibet (UK) | 7/4 | 3/1 | 13/10 |
| Betinia (SE) | 167/100 | 3/1 | — |
| BoyleSports | — | 14/5 | 11/10 |
| Ladbrokes | 8/5 | — | 137/100 |
| LiveScore Bet | 33/20 | — | 117/100 |
| Paddy Power | — | 14/5 | 5/4 |
| Smarkets | 46/25 | — | 67/50 |
| Betfred (UK) | — | 3/1 | — |
| Coral | 81/50 | — | — |
| Grosvenor | — | 53/20 | — |
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Werder Bremen | Draw | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 51/20 Smarkets | 16/5 Betfred (UK) | 19/20 Coral |
| Bet Victor | 53/25 | 29/10 | 10/11 |
| Betfred (UK) | 9/4 | 16/5 | 19/20 |
| Betinia (SE) | 5/2 | 3/1 | 47/50 |
| BoyleSports | 2/1 | 14/5 | 5/6 |
| Paddy Power | 12/5 | 14/5 | 19/20 |
| Sky Bet | 12/5 | 14/5 | 19/20 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | — | 12/5 | 5/6 |
| CampoBet (SE) | 5/2 | 3/1 | — |
| Coral | 23/10 | — | 19/20 |
| Grosvenor | — | 14/5 | 89/100 |
| LiveScore Bet | 23/10 | — | 21/25 |
| Smarkets | 51/20 | — | — |
| Unibet (UK) | — | 3/1 | — |
Union Berlin vs Augsburg
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Union Berlin | Draw | Augsburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 43/25 Smarkets | 3/1 CampoBet (SE) | 3/2 Smarkets |
| Bet Victor | 3/2 | 13/5 | 11/8 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 3/2 | 21/10 | 13/10 |
| BoyleSports | 11/8 | 14/5 | 5/4 |
| Sky Bet | 8/5 | 11/4 | 7/5 |
| Unibet (UK) | 8/5 | 29/10 | 29/20 |
| Betfred (UK) | 8/5 | 11/4 | — |
| CampoBet (SE) | 31/20 | 3/1 | — |
| Grosvenor | — | 53/20 | 13/10 |
| Ladbrokes | 8/5 | — | 29/20 |
| LiveScore Bet | 31/20 | — | 123/100 |
| Smarkets | 43/25 | — | 3/2 |
| Betinia (SE) | — | 3/1 | — |
| Coral | — | — | 29/20 |
| Paddy Power | — | 11/4 | — |
Borussia Monchengladbach vs TSG Hoffenheim
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Borussia Monchengladbach | Draw | TSG Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 7/2 Smarkets | 15/4 CampoBet (SE) | 73/100 Smarkets |
| Betfred (UK) | 16/5 | 10/3 | 7/10 |
| Betinia (SE) | 16/5 | 15/4 | 2/3 |
| BoyleSports | 13/5 | 10/3 | 8/13 |
| Paddy Power | 16/5 | 17/5 | 2/3 |
| Unibet (UK) | 16/5 | 18/5 | 7/10 |
| Bet Victor | — | 16/5 | 13/20 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | — | 13/5 | 8/13 |
| CampoBet (SE) | 16/5 | 15/4 | — |
| Grosvenor | 3/1 | 16/5 | — |
| LiveScore Bet | 3/1 | — | 61/100 |
| Sky Bet | — | 10/3 | 2/3 |
| Smarkets | 7/2 | — | 73/100 |
| Coral | 16/5 | — | — |
Bayern München vs 1. FC Köln
Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Bayern München | Draw | 1. FC Köln |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 9/50 Coral | 8/1 CampoBet (SE) | 15/1 Smarkets |
| Betfred (UK) | 1/6 | 7/1 | 12/1 |
| BoyleSports | 3/25 | 15/2 | 9/1 |
| Sky Bet | 1/7 | 15/2 | 12/1 |
| Unibet (UK) | 4/25 | 8/1 | 11/1 |
| Bet Victor | 3/25 | 7/1 | — |
| Betfair Sportsbook | — | 6/1 | 12/1 |
| Betinia (SE) | 3/20 | 8/1 | — |
| CampoBet (SE) | 3/20 | 8/1 | — |
| Coral | 9/50 | — | 10/1 |
| Grosvenor | 1/7 | 7/1 | — |
| Paddy Power | — | 8/1 | 14/1 |
| Smarkets | 1/6 | — | 15/1 |
| Ladbrokes | — | — | 10/1 |
| LiveScore Bet | — | — | 12/1 |
Sunday
Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Karlsruher SC | Draw | VfL Bochum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 8/5 Grosvenor | 16/5 Smarkets | 36/25 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 7/5 | 23/10 | 6/5 |
| Betfred (UK) | 3/2 | 3/1 | 13/10 |
| Coral | 7/5 | 27/10 | 13/10 |
| Grosvenor | 8/5 | 14/5 | 11/8 |
| Ladbrokes | 7/5 | 27/10 | 13/10 |
| Sky Bet | 11/8 | 14/5 | 5/4 |
| Smarkets | 77/50 | 16/5 | 36/25 |
| Unibet (UK) | 31/20 | 29/10 | 7/5 |
| Bet Victor | 29/20 | — | 11/8 |
| LiveScore Bet | — | 53/20 | 32/25 |
| Paddy Power | 7/5 | 3/1 | — |
FC Schalke 04 vs Eintracht Braunschweig
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | FC Schalke 04 | Draw | Eintracht Braunschweig |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 22/25 Unibet (UK) | 3/1 Smarkets | 14/5 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 4/5 | 9/4 | 12/5 |
| Betfred (UK) | 5/6 | 11/4 | 5/2 |
| Ladbrokes | 5/6 | 13/5 | 12/5 |
| LiveScore Bet | 18/25 | 13/5 | 27/10 |
| Paddy Power | 17/20 | 27/10 | 13/5 |
| Sky Bet | 5/6 | 5/2 | 5/2 |
| Smarkets | 22/25 | 3/1 | 14/5 |
| Unibet (UK) | 22/25 | 14/5 | 11/4 |
| Bet Victor | 5/6 | — | 13/5 |
| Coral | — | 13/5 | 12/5 |
| Grosvenor | 4/5 | 11/4 | — |
1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | 1. FC Magdeburg | Draw | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 77/100 Grosvenor | 17/5 Smarkets | 33/10 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 8/13 | 5/2 | 11/4 |
| Coral | 13/20 | 3/1 | 11/4 |
| Grosvenor | 77/100 | 31/10 | 14/5 |
| Ladbrokes | 13/20 | 3/1 | 11/4 |
| LiveScore Bet | 7/10 | 29/10 | 53/20 |
| Paddy Power | 2/3 | 16/5 | 3/1 |
| Sky Bet | 2/3 | 3/1 | 14/5 |
| Smarkets | 71/100 | 17/5 | 33/10 |
| Unibet (UK) | 7/10 | 67/20 | 16/5 |
| Bet Victor | 2/3 | — | 31/10 |
| Betfred (UK) | — | 16/5 | — |
SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | SV Darmstadt 98 | Draw | SC Paderborn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 5/2 Grosvenor | 16/5 Unibet (UK) | 23/25 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 21/10 | 12/5 | 5/6 |
| Coral | 11/5 | 14/5 | 17/20 |
| Grosvenor | 5/2 | 3/1 | 17/20 |
| Ladbrokes | 11/5 | 14/5 | 17/20 |
| LiveScore Bet | 47/20 | 29/10 | 77/100 |
| Paddy Power | 23/10 | 3/1 | 17/20 |
| Sky Bet | 21/10 | 29/10 | 5/6 |
| Smarkets | 47/20 | 3/1 | 23/25 |
| Unibet (UK) | 47/20 | 16/5 | 9/10 |
| Betfred (UK) | 9/4 | 3/1 | — |
| Bet Victor | — | — | 5/6 |
Dynamo Dresden vs Holstein Kiel
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Dynamo Dresden | Draw | Holstein Kiel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 18/25 Smarkets | 16/5 Smarkets | 17/5 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 8/13 | 12/5 | 3/1 |
| Coral | 2/3 | 27/10 | 29/10 |
| Grosvenor | 17/25 | 3/1 | 67/20 |
| LiveScore Bet | 61/100 | 57/20 | 16/5 |
| Paddy Power | 2/3 | 3/1 | 16/5 |
| Sky Bet | 2/3 | 14/5 | 3/1 |
| Smarkets | 18/25 | 16/5 | 17/5 |
| Unibet (UK) | 7/10 | 3/1 | 17/5 |
| Bet Victor | 2/3 | — | 16/5 |
| Betfred (UK) | — | 3/1 | 16/5 |
| Ladbrokes | 2/3 | 27/10 | — |
Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Hannover 96 | Draw | 1. FC Nürnberg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 9/20 Unibet (UK) | 43/10 Smarkets | 5/1 Bet Victor |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 9/25 | 3/1 | 9/2 |
| Betfred (UK) | 2/5 | 18/5 | 5/1 |
| Grosvenor | 4/9 | 18/5 | 19/4 |
| Ladbrokes | 2/5 | 7/2 | 9/2 |
| LiveScore Bet | 19/50 | 17/5 | 9/2 |
| Paddy Power | 9/25 | 15/4 | 5/1 |
| Sky Bet | 9/25 | 18/5 | 9/2 |
| Smarkets | 4/9 | 43/10 | 4/1 |
| Unibet (UK) | 9/20 | 4/1 | 5/1 |
| Coral | 2/5 | 7/2 | — |
| Bet Victor | — | — | 5/1 |
Arminia Bielefeld vs Hertha Berlin
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Arminia Bielefeld | Draw | Hertha Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 73/100 Unibet (UK) | 16/5 Betfred (UK) | 16/5 Grosvenor |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 8/13 | 5/2 | 13/5 |
| Betfred (UK) | 7/10 | 16/5 | 11/4 |
| Ladbrokes | 7/10 | 3/1 | 13/5 |
| LiveScore Bet | 3/5 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Paddy Power | 2/3 | 16/5 | 14/5 |
| Sky Bet | 2/3 | 3/1 | 11/4 |
| Smarkets | 17/25 | 59/20 | 14/5 |
| Unibet (UK) | 73/100 | 16/5 | 3/1 |
| Bet Victor | 7/10 | — | 14/5 |
| Coral | 7/10 | 3/1 | — |
| Grosvenor | — | 16/5 | 16/5 |
Elversberg vs SC Preußen Münster
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Elversberg | Draw | SC Preußen Münster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 23/100 Grosvenor | 31/5 Smarkets | 23/2 Smarkets |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 1/5 | 4/1 | 9/1 |
| Betfred (UK) | 2/9 | 5/1 | 9/1 |
| Grosvenor | 23/100 | 51/10 | 9/1 |
| Ladbrokes | 2/9 | 19/4 | 15/2 |
| LiveScore Bet | 9/50 | 24/5 | 17/2 |
| Sky Bet | 1/5 | 19/4 | 8/1 |
| Smarkets | 23/100 | 31/5 | 23/2 |
| Unibet (UK) | 23/100 | 11/2 | 10/1 |
| Bet Victor | 9/50 | — | 10/1 |
| Coral | 2/9 | 19/4 | — |
| Paddy Power | — | 5/1 | 9/1 |
Greuther Fürth vs Fortuna Düsseldorf
Sun, May 17, 2:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Greuther Fürth | Draw | Fortuna Düsseldorf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 31/20 Unibet (UK) | 11/4 Betfred (UK) | 13/8 Grosvenor |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 7/5 | 21/10 | 13/10 |
| Betfred (UK) | 3/2 | 11/4 | 7/5 |
| Grosvenor | 7/5 | 51/20 | 13/8 |
| Ladbrokes | 29/20 | 12/5 | 137/100 |
| LiveScore Bet | 13/10 | 12/5 | 3/2 |
| Paddy Power | 3/2 | 27/10 | 7/5 |
| Smarkets | 36/25 | 11/4 | 77/50 |
| Unibet (UK) | 31/20 | 11/4 | 3/2 |
| Bet Victor | 29/20 | — | 3/2 |
| Coral | — | 12/5 | 137/100 |
| Sky Bet | 29/20 | 5/2 | — |
SGS Essen vs SC Freiburg
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | SGS Essen | Draw | SC Freiburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 47/20 Grosvenor | 9/4 Grosvenor | 23/25 Grosvenor |
| Grosvenor | 47/20 | 9/4 | 23/25 |
| LiveScore Bet | 47/20 | 9/4 | 23/25 |
Hamburger SV vs Bayern München
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Hamburger SV | Draw | Bayern München |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 12/1 LiveScore Bet | 13/2 Grosvenor | 9/100 LiveScore Bet |
| Grosvenor | 12/1 | 13/2 | 9/100 |
| LiveScore Bet | 12/1 | 13/2 | 9/100 |
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Union Berlin
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Eintracht Frankfurt | Draw | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 7/25 LiveScore Bet | 4/1 Grosvenor | 6/1 LiveScore Bet |
| Grosvenor | 7/25 | 4/1 | 6/1 |
| LiveScore Bet | 7/25 | 4/1 | 6/1 |
VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Nürnberg
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | VfL Wolfsburg | Draw | 1. FC Nürnberg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 7/100 LiveScore Bet | 7/1 Grosvenor | 15/1 LiveScore Bet |
| Grosvenor | 7/100 | 7/1 | 15/1 |
| LiveScore Bet | 7/100 | 7/1 | 15/1 |
TSG Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | TSG Hoffenheim | Draw | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 47/100 LiveScore Bet | 13/4 Grosvenor | 19/5 Grosvenor |
| Grosvenor | 47/100 | 13/4 | 19/5 |
| LiveScore Bet | 47/100 | 13/4 | 19/5 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Bayer Leverkusen | Draw | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | 11/20 Grosvenor | 59/20 Grosvenor | 17/5 LiveScore Bet |
| Grosvenor | 11/20 | 59/20 | 17/5 |
| LiveScore Bet | 11/20 | 59/20 | 17/5 |
DFB-Pokal Season & Betting Calendar
The DFB-Pokal runs from August through May, beginning with first-round fixtures featuring amateur clubs facing professional opposition. Second and third rounds occur during the autumn months, with the Round of 16 typically scheduled for late January or early February. Quarter-finals and semi-finals follow in spring, culminating in the final at Berlin's Olympiastadion in late May.
Betting opportunities peak during early rounds when pricing inefficiencies are most pronounced. The tournament's lengthy winter break creates futures betting opportunities, as outright winner odds shift based on Bundesliga form and injury developments. Cup final week generates maximum betting volume, with extensive prop markets covering everything from goalscorers to card counts. Off-season betting focuses on next season's outright winners once the draw is completed.
DFB-Pokal Betting Guide for Ireland
Reading DFB-Pokal Odds
DFB-Pokal odds in Ireland follow standard fractional and decimal formats. Consider Bayern Munich hosting a third-division side: Bayern might be priced at 1/8 (1.125 decimal) for the win, with the draw at 8/1 (9.00) and the underdog at 20/1 (21.00). These prices reflect implied probabilities of 88.9%, 11.1%, and 4.8% respectively, creating a 4.8% overround. Over/under 2.5 goals might sit at 2/5 (1.40) for over, 7/4 (2.75) for under, while both teams to score could offer evens (2.00) despite the quality gap.
Asian handicap betting proves popular for mismatched ties, with Bayern potentially giving -2.5 goals at 10/11 (1.91). Correct score markets expand significantly for cup fixtures, as the knockout format encourages more adventurous punting on exact outcomes like 3-0 or 4-1 scorelines.
DFB-Pokal Market Characteristics
The tournament's unique structure creates distinctive betting patterns. Early rounds feature extreme favourites facing semi-professional opposition, producing some of football's longest odds. Market depth varies dramatically—Bayern versus a regional club might attract 50+ betting options, while two lower-division sides competing could offer just basic match odds and totals.
Typical overrounds range from 3-5% on major fixtures to 8-12% on obscure ties. Sharp money tends to focus on obvious mismatches where bookmakers struggle with accurate pricing, particularly when amateur clubs face professional opposition. The single-elimination format eliminates the sample size that helps bookmakers calibrate league odds, creating pricing inefficiencies.
Advanced DFB-Pokal Strategy
Closing line value becomes crucial in cup betting, as late team news can dramatically shift odds. Professional clubs often rest key players against lower-division opponents, creating line movement opportunities for alert punters. Live betting presents exceptional value during cup upsets, as in-play odds can overreact to early goals against favourites.
Correlated parlays work effectively in the DFB-Pokal's knockout environment. Combining an underdog win with under 2.5 goals exploits the correlation between defensive performances and cup surprises. Similarly, pairing heavy favourites with high-scoring outcomes captures the tendency for strong teams to run up scores against overmatched opposition.
How do I find the best DFB-Pokal odds?
Compare prices across multiple Irish-licensed bookmakers before placing any DFB-Pokal wager. Odds variations of 10-20% commonly occur, particularly on underdogs and niche markets. Price differences arise from varying risk appetites, customer betting patterns, and each operator's confidence in their pricing models for less familiar teams.
What is Asian handicap betting in DFB-Pokal?
Asian handicaps eliminate draws by giving virtual head starts to underdogs or deficits to favourites. In DFB-Pokal's mismatched ties, Bayern might give -2.5 goals, meaning they must win by three or more for the bet to succeed. Split handicaps like -2.25 divide stakes between two lines, offering partial refunds.
When should I place DFB-Pokal bets during the season?
Early rounds offer the best value on underdogs before public awareness builds. Outright winner odds provide excellent value immediately after the draw, before market sentiment solidifies. Avoid betting close to kickoff unless exploiting confirmed team news, as recreational money often inflates favourite prices in the final hours.
DFB-Pokal Betting Terms You Should Know
- Pokalschreck
- German term for giant-killers—lower-division clubs that regularly upset professional opponents in cup competitions. These teams often provide exceptional betting value due to their cup pedigree.
- Amateur Clubs
- Non-professional teams from Germany's lower divisions that can qualify for early DFB-Pokal rounds. Their inclusion creates the tournament's most extreme betting odds and upset potential.
- Single Elimination
- The DFB-Pokal's knockout format where one loss ends a team's campaign. This structure creates higher variance than league betting, making underdogs more viable.
- Extra Time
- Thirty additional minutes played if matches remain tied after 90 minutes. Some bookmakers offer specific markets on extra time outcomes and whether matches require the additional period.
- Penalty Shootout
- The final method for determining DFB-Pokal winners after extra time. Specialist penalty markets become available, with some operators offering odds on the shootout outcome itself.
- Home Advantage
- Lower-division clubs host higher-tier opponents in early rounds, creating potential upsets. This reversed dynamic compared to league football affects odds calculations significantly.
- 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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