On 21.08.2026, the German DFB Pokal will be lit up by a highly anticipated match between Preussen Munster and Karlsruher SC. This game is expected to be a tight contest with both teams demonstrating similar strength and strategy throughout the season. Our in-depth review covers everything from player form to historical data of Preussen Munster and Karlsruher SC. Don't miss out on our expert insights—read our prediction and get ready to place your bet!
Preussen Munster vs Karlsruher SC Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | Preußen Münster | Karlsruher SC | 17.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | Preußen Münster | 02.08.2025 | 3-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Preußen Münster | Karlsruher SC | 13.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | Preußen Münster | 10.11.2024 | 1-1 |
| 3. Liga | Preussen Munster | Karlsruher SC | 11.05.2019 | 1-4 |
| 3. Liga | Karlsruher SC | Preussen Munster | 08.12.2018 | 5-0 |
| 3. Liga | Karlsruher SC | Preussen Munster | 31.03.2018 | 3-0 |
| 3. Liga | Preussen Munster | Karlsruher SC | 21.10.2017 | 1-1 |
| 3. Liga | Preussen Munster | Karlsruher SC | 20.04.2013 | 2-1 |
| 3. Liga | Karlsruher SC | Preussen Munster | 27.10.2012 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | Preußen Münster | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 15.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| 3. Liga | SV Wehen | Preußen Münster | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Preußen Münster | Southampton | 01.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SSV Jeddeloh | Preußen Münster | 17.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kickers Emden | Preußen Münster | 10.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Rheine | Preußen Münster | 04.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Preußen Münster | OH Leuven | 08.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | Preußen Münster | 17.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Preußen Münster | SV Darmstadt 98 | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | Preußen Münster | 03.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Karlsruher SC | 15.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | Arminia Bielefeld | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1899 Hoffenheim | Karlsruher SC | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | Inter | 26.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | Shimizu S-pulse | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | SGV Freiberg | 09.07.2026 | 4-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | SV Wehen | 26.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | TSV Steinbach | 01.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | Slavia Praha | 10.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | VfL Bochum | 17.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Preussen Munster vs Karlsruher SC
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Two second-division rivals. One cup clash. And a head-to-head record that tells a story Münster fans won't want to hear.
This DFB Pokal tie between Preussen Münster and Karlsruher SC carries genuine tension beneath the surface. These sides know each other well — they've met ten times across the years — and KSC have the upper hand by some distance.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a straightforward cup fixture. The history here is brutal for Münster. Karlsruhe have won six of those ten meetings, including a 5-0 demolition and a 3-0 victory in 3. Liga. Even in the more recent 2. Bundesliga encounters, KSC took a 3-2 win on home soil and then a 2-0 victory at Münster's own ground in January 2026. That last result is particularly telling heading into this cup clash.
Here's what you need to watch for — Münster's form is genuinely concerning. They were relegated from the 2. Bundesliga last season, shipping six goals at Dresden and four at Schalke in their final weeks. They've now dropped down to the third tier. Karlsruhe, meanwhile, stayed up and opened their new 2. Bundesliga campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bielefeld. The gap in quality right now is real.
Here's the surprising insight casual fans will miss — Münster have drawn an unusual number of matches recently. Five draws in their last ten competitive games before relegation. That tendency to settle could keep this closer than expected, but it won't be enough against a sharper KSC side riding early-season confidence.
The odds have Karlsruhe as favourites at 2.32, and I think that's actually fair value. The away win market is where I'd look. KSC have won their last two meetings against Münster by a combined 5-2. A repeat performance feels very possible. For the bold, a KSC win with both teams scoring at an enhanced price reflects the pattern of goals in their recent head-to-heads perfectly.
My prediction: Karlsruher SC win 2-1. A scrappy, competitive cup tie that KSC control without ever fully convincing — but they get the job done.
Münster will fight for their fans. But Karlsruhe look a class above right now. Get ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Hendrix | Netherlands | 31 | Midfielder | 181 | 71 |
| J. Mees | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| M. Behrens | Germany | 29 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 93 |
| P. Jaeckel | Germany | 28 | Defender | 189 | 80 |
| R. Preißinger | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| L. Lokotsch | Germany | 30 | Attacker | 190 | 80 |
| M. Batmaz | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| E. Amenyido | Togo | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 80 |
| S. Scherder | Germany | 33 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| M. Kirkeskov | Denmark | 34 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| M. Schulz | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 186 | 85 |
| O. Batista Meier | Germany | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| M. Meyerhöfer | Germany | 30 | Defender | 179 | 72 |
| C. Makridis | Germany | 30 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| J. Heuer | Germany | 27 | Defender | 189 | 87 |
| N. Koulis | Germany | 27 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| L. Bolay | Germany | 24 | Defender | 173 | 73 |
| J. ter Horst | Germany | 24 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| J. Schenk | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| Y. Bouchama | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 84 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Bernat | Denmark | 25 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 68 |
| R. Himmelmann | Germany | 37 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 79 |
| M. Franke | Germany | 33 | Defender | 193 | 90 |
| S. Jung | Germany | 36 | Defender | 179 | 72 |
| C. Kobald | Austria | 29 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| M. Wanitzek | Germany | 33 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| M. Broschinski | Germany | 25 | Attacker | 190 | 80 |
| S. Väänänen | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Bergh | Sweden | 27 | Defender | 172 | n/a |
| L. Egloff | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | 81 |
| T. Civeja | Albania | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| K. Wiethaup | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| N. Eichinger | Germany | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 79 |
| Rafael Pinto Pedrosa | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Louey Ben Farhat | Tunisia | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 61 |
| P. Scholl | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| D. H. Zor | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| D. Ofli | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. M. Ponente Ramirez | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Davis Meyer John | Germany | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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