Before the round - German DFB Pokal

German DFB Pokal is returning this week with some next stage fixtures.

Hamburger SV - Nürnberg

On Tuesday we have Hamburger SV, who play host Nürnberg.

Hamburger SV is on top of the Bundesliga 2 standing and might win against the relegating top-flight team of Nürnberg.

• Hamburger SV are reaching an an average of 4.00 goals in DFB Pokal games.
• In Hamburger SV's 3 most recent DFB Pokal matches, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.
• Nürnberg is on poor form having lost 5 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• Nürnberg have lost in 4 of their 6 most recent away matches in all competitions.
• Prediction: Hamburger SV @ 2.07

MSV Duisburg - Paderborn

In another Tuesday fixture, Paderborn travel to meet MSV Duisburg.

We can expect a tough one between those two teams from Bundesliga 2.

• MSV Duisburg have won just 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• On average, MSV Duisburg have scored 2.00 goals in their last matches in DFB Pokal.
• Paderborn have achieved 5 wins in their last 6 games of their DFB Pokal season.
• Paderborn have achieved a 4 game half time/full time winning streak in their last 6 matches (DFB Pokal).
• Prediction: Paderborn @ 2.25

Schalke 04 - Fortuna Düsseldorf

On Wednesday night, Schalke 04 host Fortuna Düsseldorf in a mach of German DFB Pokal.

Schalke 04 have shown prominent results against their rival and are expected to win the match.

• Schalke 04 have achieved 5 wins in their last 7 games of their DFB Pokal season.
• In Schalke 04's last 5 DFB Pokal matches, there have been under 2.5 goals.
• Fortuna Düsseldorf are conceding an average of 0.50 goals in their DFB Pokal games.
• Fortuna Düsseldorf have been undefeated in 4 of their last 6 away matches in all competitions.
• Prediction: Schalke 04 @ 1.69

Hertha BSC - Bayern München

Bayern München will face Hertha BSC in another fixture from Wednesday night.

This will be a really challenging task for Hertha BSC, who haven't been consistent this season.

• The average number of goals scored by Hertha BSC is 2.00 for their matches in DFB Pokal.
• In their 6 most recent home matches, Hertha BSC has lost twice.
• Bayern München have managed to win in 5 of their most recent 6 games in DFB Pokal.
• A period of 6 straight away games without a defeat marks the DFB Pokal campaign of Bayern München.
• Prediction: Bayern München @ 1.33