The last eight teams in the DFB-Pokal can already see the beautiful golden cup sitting in their trophy cases, so we can expect some hard-fought games and lofty betting odds to match.
The big favourites are still in the running, so many will make a bet online for them to advance further in the tournament. However, we should also keep a lookout for twists and upsets; this competition is especially famous for smaller clubs playing out of their skins and creating memorable giant killings.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Arminia Bielefeld
Eintracht Frankfurt are the heavy favourites against 2. Bundesliga Arminia Bielefeld with Asian Handicap odds giving as much as -1.25 @ 2.28. While it is true that the second-tier club is dangerously close to the drop zone, Frankfurt aren’t having the time of their lives right now. Bielefeld drew their last two games, so they just need a little push to keep Frankfurt’s losing streak going.
Sportfreunde Lotte vs Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund endured a long season of hiccups and mishaps, but their current run of form suggest that things are looking up for the BVB. Sportfreunde Lotte—their opponents—have scored eight goals in their past three games, making them a dangerous opponent on the pitch. However, Dortmund have too many quality players for Lotte manager Ismail Atalan to handle.
It won’t be a surprise to me if many will find Borussia Dortmund -2.00 @ 1.91 as a tremendous steal of a punt.
Hamburger SV vs Borussia Monchengladbach
If this match was played two weeks earlier, this game would have been a lot difficult to predict.
Their earlier clash in October ended in a draw but the two clubs are on completely opposite forms. After an inspired run, Hamburg fell on their faces when Munich made them experience an 8-0 humbling. Meanwhile, Dieter Hecking’s side mounted a daring comeback at Fiorentina that carried on to the Bundesliga.
Considering all that we know about this game, the punt to make is elementary: an easily beatable -0.25 handicap for Borussia Monchengladbach gets 2.21.
Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04
This game is the toughest one to call out of all the quarter-final matches.
Bayern have scored 17 goals in their last five matches, a testament to Carlo Ancelotti’s attacking acumen and the skills of his forwards. However, Schalke haven’t lost since the start of February. Their February 4 league match ended in a draw that saw Markus Weinzierl’s men bunk down and stop Lewandowski from scoring more.
I’m pretty sure Munich can outmuscle Schalke (with odds like -2.00 @ 2.21 showing just how powerful the Bavarians are). I just believe that the visitors will make them toil for the semi-final spot.
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