1. FC Saarbrucken vs Hertha BSC, DFB-Pokal 2026-27 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Saarbrucken vs Hertha BSC — DFB-Pokal at Ludwigspark.
- 1. FC Saarbrucken 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
- Assistant 2 Marco Achmuller
5 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 20.0 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Hertha BSC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 15 Aug | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Aug | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–5 | L |
| 02 Apr | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | 1. FC Saarbrucken | A | 5–3 | W |
| 15 Aug | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 May | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 1–6 | L |
| 10 May | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Saarbrucken this season
1. FC Saarbrucken this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Saarbrucken
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Saarbrucken
| Philip Fahrner | 1 G |
Hertha BSC
| Paul Seguin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Ludwigspark that hosts another battle between 1. FC Saarbrucken and Hertha BSC.
- 5' The 18-year-old Alexander Staff has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Deyovaisio Zeefuik suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' 1. FC Saarbrucken are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Ludwigspark. Hertha BSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Siemen Voet is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
- 35' 1. FC Saarbrucken currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Saarbrucken needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' It looks surprising Hertha BSC does not make any changes. Pascal Klemens has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Saarbrucken that had 12 games and scored 17 goals.
- 55' 1. FC Saarbrucken are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Another change for 1. FC Saarbrucken made on 60 minute. Daniel Gleiber leaves to be changed by Sebastian Vasiliadis.
- 64' The crowd applauds Niklas Kolbe as he leaves the pitch. Marton Dardai steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 65' That is a card for Hertha BSC. Linus Gechter will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Stefan Leitl.
- 69' Paul Seguin adds to his 1 season tally! Hertha BSC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 73' Hertha BSC ring the changes. Sebastian Gronning has done his job and it is now time for Jan Luca Schuler to step up.
- 74' The crowd applauds Abdenego Nankishi as he leaves the pitch. Kelsey Aninkorah-Meisel steps in for 1. FC Saarbrucken.
- 79' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 84' 1. FC Saarbrucken make a change. Niko Bretschneider trudges off to be replaced by Calogero Rizzuto on 84 minutes.
- 86' Hertha BSC make a change. Paul Seguin trudges off to be replaced by Pascal Klemens on 86 minutes.
- 87' Another change for Hertha BSC made on 87 minute. Jon Dagur THorsteinsson leaves to be changed by Farid Alfa-Ruprecht.
- Full Time. Hertha BSC beats 1. FC Saarbrucken
Lineups
1. FC Saarbrucken Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 20
- 10
- 33
- 28
- 4
- 21
- 17
- 42
- 5
- 29
Bench
- 7
- 9
- 19
- 15
- 1
- 8
- 3
- 31
- 16
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 7
-
30
Paul Seguin ↓ Pascal Klemens 86'
- 35
- 8
- 23
- 44
- 2
-
27
Niklas Kolbe ↓ Marton Dardai 64'
- 17
- 33
Bench
-
31
Marton Dardai ↑ 64'
-
18
Jan Luca Schuler ↑ 73'
-
41
Pascal Klemens ↑ 86'
- 43
- 21
-
19
Oluwaseun Adewumi ↑ 73'
-
20
Farid Alfa-Ruprecht ↑ 87'
- 29
- 28
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Philip Fahrner | 1 |
| Paul Seguin | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Saarbrucken Form
2026-08-22
1. FC Saarbrucken
3–5
Hertha BSC
L
2025-08-15
1. FC Saarbrucken
1–3
1. FC Magdeburg
L
2024-08-18
1. FC Saarbrucken
3–5
1. FC Nurnberg
L
2024-04-02
1. FC Saarbrucken
0–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-03-12
1. FC Saarbrucken
2–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2023-12-06
1. FC Saarbrucken
2–0
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
1. FC Saarbrucken xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.38
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
1. FC Saarbrucken or Draw
54%
Draw or Hertha BSC
68%
1. FC Saarbrucken or Hertha BSC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–5 not predicted3 – 5Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5.3%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.3%
2 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Saarbrucken
| Handicap | 1. FC Saarbrucken covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 18% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 14% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Saarbrucken keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.