German Cup
2026-02-10 - Hertha Berlin vs SC Freiburg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB Pokal Quarterfinal
Olympic Stadium - Berlin
Tuesday, 10th February 2026 - kickoff 20:45 CET
Hertha Berlin
Hertha Berlin is one of only a few second‑division teams left in the German Cup and has already produced some entertaining cup nights to reach the quarter‑finals, including a big 6‑1 win over Kaiserslautern in the last round.
They are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions (one win, five straight draws), showing defensive resilience and an ability to get results when needed. Their 0-3 away win over SV Elversberg last weekend was incredible and will likely put them in a good mood before this big cup game.
However, consistency has been elusive in the 2.Bundesliga, and they haven’t tasted a home win since the beginning of December. Hertha Berlin have scored freely at times — netting nine goals across their last two cup matches — but are now missing a few key players through injury.
At the Olympic Stadium, Hertha Berlin is still capable of frustrating better sides, especially when they defend compactly and hit on the counter. Their cup history at home suggests they won’t be easy to break down early on.
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg arrive as clear favourites on paper — they are firmly established in the Bundesliga and have enjoyed stronger levels of consistency in both Bundesliga and DFB Cup action.
SC Freiburg reached the last eight by knocking out SV Darmstadt 98, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Sportfreunde Lotte with positive scorelines, and their cup form is traditionally strong, having reached the DFB Pokal final as recently as 2022.
Bundesliga form has been mixed, but SC Freiburg have shown they can manage congested schedules and still deliver results. Injuries to defenders like Lukas Kübler and Philipp Lienhart could weaken their back line, and they have struggled to keep clean sheets on their travels, but their experience against lower‑division cup sides and ability to convert chances make them a threat.
SC Freiburg have also been among the more reliable sides in German cup competitions, and their squad depth gives them an edge late in tight encounters.
The Betting Verdict
This DFB Pokal quarterfinal has all the makings of a tight, tactical cup game.
Hertha Berlin are difficult to beat at home and have been strong defensively of late, despite playing in the second tier. SC Freiburg brings Bundesliga quality and cup know‑how and will likely control the flow of the match, especially in the second half.
Recent head-to-head and cup history suggest close games and even draws are common between these two, and both sides have defensive vulnerabilities that could lead to goals at either end.
Hertha Berlin have drawn their last two matches against SC Freiburg, and both teams have scored in their most recent encounters.
It should be an entertaining night in Berlin, where I believe SC Freiburg will emerge as the winners at good odds.
The Pick :
Hertha Berlin 1-2 SC Freiburg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take SC Freiburg to win at odds of 2.22 with SportBet.One
