German Cup
2026-10-27 - Hamburger SV vs Eintracht Frankfurt
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB-Pokal 2nd Round
Volksparkstadion – Hamburg
Tuesday, 27th October 2026 - kickoff 18:00 CET
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV have shown they can compete in the Bundesliga, with wins over TSG Hoffenheim, VfB Stuttgart and Köln in their recent run. The 1-0 defeat at SC Paderborn on Saturday stopped that momentum, though, and they will want a response in front of their own fans.
Merlin Polzin’s side have scored only six goals in seven Bundesliga games, so their margin for error remains small. They need to make more of their attacking spells against Eintracht Frankfurt, who have also struggled for consistency so far.
The home crowd should help, but HSV cannot afford another quiet attacking performance.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt have won and lost their last two Bundesliga games, with a 1-0 win over Koln followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund. They are going through ups and downs, but the recent performance against Borussia Dortmund was solid despite the result.
Their coach Adi Hütter has said rotation is possible for this German Cup tie, so it's worth checking the starting line-up before betting.
Eintracht Frankfurt have attacking quality, but their recent results give little reason to trust them at short prices away from home. They will need a more composed defensive display than they showed on their recent trip to Leipzig, when they got nailed 6-0.
The Betting Verdict
This is a cup tie where I would be careful with the outright result. Hamburger SV have home advantage, while Eintracht Frankfurt have the deeper squad, but neither side has been consistent enough to make the winner an obvious call.
I lean towards both teams to score, provided the price stays at 1.50 or higher. HSV have found ways to beat Bundesliga opposition at home, and Eintracht Frankfurt still pose a threat despite two straight away defeats.
The Pick :
Hamburger SV 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.50 at Bet365
