Watch as FC Saarbrücken and Hertha Berlin go head-to-head in the German DFB Pokal on 22.08.2026. This matchup is too close to call, with each team bringing their A-game. Our comprehensive breakdown covers everything from historical matchups in the German DFB Pokal to potential game changers. Check out our prediction for FC Saarbrücken vs. Hertha Berlin and place a well-informed bet!
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x 2FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha Berlin Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | SSV Jahn Regensburg | FC Saarbrücken | 16.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| 3. Liga | FC Saarbrücken | Rot-Weiß Essen | 09.08.2026 | 5-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfR Aalen | FC Saarbrücken | 26.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Augsburg | FC Saarbrücken | 25.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Sandhausen | FC Saarbrücken | 18.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Quierschied | FC Saarbrücken | 04.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | FC Saarbrücken | 26.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Saarbrücken | Chiclana | 07.01.2026 | 15-0 |
| 3. Liga | FC Saarbrücken | Hansa Rostock | 16.05.2026 | 3-4 |
| 3. Liga | Hoffenheim II | FC Saarbrücken | 10.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 1. FC Heidenheim | 15.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | Hertha BSC | 07.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Köln | Hertha BSC | 31.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | Mamelodi Sundowns | 21.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | WSG Wattens | 17.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotive Leipzig | Hertha BSC | 11.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lichtenberg | Hertha BSC | 08.07.2026 | 0-9 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Frohnauer | Hertha BSC | 04.07.2026 | 0-15 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | Standard Liege | 09.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Arminia Bielefeld | Hertha BSC | 17.05.2026 | 6-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha Berlin
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Betting Intelligence: FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha Berlin
The DFB Pokal has a beautiful habit of throwing up stories that nobody writes in advance. Tonight, FC Saarbrücken hosting Hertha Berlin is exactly that kind of story.
Saarbrücken are a 3. Liga club. Hertha are a 2. Bundesliga side pushing for a return to the top flight. On paper, this should be straightforward. But football doesn't care about paper.
Here's what you need to watch for: Hertha arrived at this fixture on the back of two competitive results that scream confidence. A 1-0 win away at Bochum followed by a commanding 4-1 home victory over Heidenheim tells you this team is hitting form at exactly the right moment. The goals are flowing and the defensive structure looks solid. That's a dangerous combination for any cup opponent.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about cup upsets, though. Saarbrücken's recent competitive form is mixed at best. They were hammered 4-0 by Verl and lost 4-2 to MSV Duisburg in the league run-in last season. Their only standout competitive result recently was a 5-2 opening day win over Rot-Weiß Essen, which came against familiar 3. Liga opposition. Hertha is a different animal entirely.
The surprising stat that casual fans will miss? Saarbrücken conceded 4 goals three times in their final competitive matches of last season. Against a Hertha side that just put four past Heidenheim, that defensive vulnerability is a serious concern and a genuine betting angle.
Mateo Dárdai is the man to watch for the visitors. Already two assists and two yellow cards in just four appearances this season, he is the creative engine and the competitive heart of Hertha's midfield. He drives the tempo and unlocks space. If he plays freely tonight, Saarbrücken will struggle to cope.
The odds tell an interesting story. Hertha are priced around 1.87, which looks fair but arguably undervalues their current momentum. The goals market is where I see genuine value. Both teams to score at a decent price is tempting given Saarbrücken's ability to nick goals, but my money is on Hertha to win and over 2.5 goals in this one.
My prediction: Hertha Berlin win 3-1. They have the quality, the form, and the firepower. Saarbrücken will give their home crowd a moment to celebrate, but the class gap ultimately tells.
This is a cup tie. Anything can spark. Get ready for a proper football night.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Vasiliadis | Greece | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| M. Multhaup | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 173 | 72 |
| C. Rizzuto | Germany | 34 | Defender | 170 | 72 |
| P. Menzel | Germany | 28 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| R. Bormuth | Germany | 30 | Defender | 190 cm | 87 kg |
| F. Pick | Germany | 30 | Attacker | 176 cm | 72 kg |
| T. Paterok | Germany | 34 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 79 |
| D. Baumann | Germany | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 82 |
| K. Brünker | Germany | 32 | Attacker | 189 | 82 |
| T. Schumacher | Germany | 28 | Defender | 177 | 70 |
| M. Zeitz | Germany | 36 | Midfielder | 181 | 79 |
| S. Sonnenberg | Germany | 27 | Defender | 194 | 83 |
| J. Bichsel | Switzerland | 24 | Defender | 194 | 93 |
| K. Rabihić | Germany | 33 | Attacker | 179 | 69 |
| N. Bretschneider | Germany | 27 | Defender | 181 | 80 |
| R. Elongo-Yombo | Germany | 25 | Attacker | 183 | 76 |
| T. Civeja | Albania | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| E. Krahn | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| L. Wilhelm | Germany | 23 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| J. Nickisch | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 77 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Brekalo | Croatia | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| J. Þorsteinsson | Iceland | 27 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| S. Grønning | Denmark | 29 | Attacker | 188 | 75 |
| K. Sessa | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| P. Seguin | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 186 | 82 |
| M. Gersbeck | Germany | 31 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 83 |
| D. Zeefuik | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 178 | 78 |
| N. Kolbe | Germany | 29 | Defender | 197 | 79 |
| L. Schuler | Germany | 27 | Attacker | 190 | 86 |
| M. Dárdai | Germany | 24 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| M. Winkler | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| L. Gechter | Germany | 22 | Defender | 191 | 81 |
| J. Eitschberger | Germany | 22 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| T. Goller | Germany | 21 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 84 |
| O. Adewumi | Austria | 21 | Attacker | 187 | 73 |
| P. Klemens | Germany | 21 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| Boris Manuzah Lum | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| S. Telib | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Gouram | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Diallo | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha Berlin match odds
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