Saarbrücken against Magdeburg: A cup clash is imminent!
Dynamo Dresden will meet Mainz 05 in the Rudolf Harbig Stadium on August 18, 2025. Tips, odds and all information about the DFB Cup.

Saarbrücken against Magdeburg: A cup clash is imminent!
The DFB Cup is in the starting blocks and will bring exciting encounters to the football pitches of Germany this week. On August 15, 2025, a hot duel between 1. FC Saarbrücken and 1. FC Magdeburg will take place in the Ludwigsparkstadion. The game starts at 6:00 p.m., and experts from Tipico expect a draw with odds of 3.70. Saarbrücken, as host, is committed to setting the right tone and gaining new impetus through the support of the fans.
At the same time, other exciting games are also on the program. FC Gütersloh 2000 welcomes Union Berlin in the Ohlendorf Stadium in Heidewald, while SG Sonnenhof Großaspach challenges Bayer Leverkusen in the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena. Both matches will also take place on August 15th at 6:00 p.m. and the betting odds are 1.16 for Union to win and 1.02 for Leverkusen.
The DFB Cup round at a glance
The DFB Cup is an important competition in German football that not only offers a platform for the top teams. Lower-class clubs have the chance to compete against the stars of the league and cause surprises. The goal is to reach the final in the Berlin Olympic Stadium and win the prestigious trophy. This year a total of 64 teams are taking part in the tournament and 63 exciting games will be played.
The opportunity for bettors to bet on different outcomes both before and during the games is particularly popular. Online odds and live bets are available from providers like Tipico possible, which adds to the excitement of the games for many fans. Surprises are the rule in this competition, which is why the betting odds can change from day to day.
A look at the upcoming games
There are several games on the schedule for Saturday, August 16th. BFC Dynamo hosts VfL Bochum, while FK Pirmasens meets Hamburger SV at Sportpark Husterhöhe. Both games promise interesting encounters, and the betting odds are 2.40 for BFC and 1.04 for HSV. On Sunday, August 17th, FC Viktoria Köln will meet SC Paderborn at the Sportpark Höhenberg, with the odds for a draw being 4.30.
Another highlight awaits on August 18th: Dynamo Dresden meets FSV Mainz 05 in the Rudolf Harbig Stadium. Here too, the betting providers calculate odds of 3.60 for a draw. The Dynamo Dresden team is looking for new self-confidence after a disastrous start to the season and wants to use the opportunity to survive against Mainz.
When it comes to the DFB Cup, every round delivers new stories and emotions. With six different cup winners in the last ten years, including giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the race for the cup remains exciting as ever. Football fans can look forward to an exciting time!
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis of the upcoming matches and make your betting decisions wisely!
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