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Schalke 04 ahead of the DFB Cup challenge: Lokomotiv Leipzig in focus!
On August 17, 2025, Lokomotive Leipzig will face Schalke 04 in the DFB Cup. Find out more about the historical duels and betting options.
Schalke 04 ahead of the DFB Cup challenge: Lokomotiv Leipzig in focus!
On August 17, 2025, there will be an exciting duel in the DFB Cup between Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke 04. These two teams have played against each other four times so far, with the first meeting taking place almost 90 years ago. In 1936, VfB Leipzig defeated Schalke 04 in the final of the German Club Cup Championship. The last three meetings took place in the 1990s and since then expectations have been high, especially for the Royal Blues.
In the current season, Lokomotive Leipzig is already proving to be a serious opponent in the Regionalliga Nordost, where it was able to collect points. In contrast, Schalke achieved a victory but also suffered a defeat. Nevertheless, Schalke go into this game as favorites, as they have not failed in the first round of the DFB Cup in the last ten years. Leipzig, on the other hand, lost out to Eintracht Frankfurt in the first round of the cup two years ago.
Performance and expectations
Lokomotive Leipzig's three league games so far have been characterized by a solid defensive strategy. There were few goals, which makes the back line appear stable. It will be particularly challenging for Schalke to score goals away from home, which has often been the case in the recent past. The sports betting provider Wettbasis lists as possible betting options that fewer than 2.5 goals will be scored or that both teams will score.
The tension is rising as the game kicks off at 6:24 p.m. Many fans are hoping for an exciting encounter and perhaps a few goals, as Leipzig have shown in their previous appearances that they can be in top form week after week.
The importance of locomotives
Whether in football or around rail transport, the term “locomotive” seems to be alive in many ways. Fans will eagerly await the match while also appreciating the historical context of the term.