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Round
Round of 64
Venue
Sportclub Arena, Verl
Referee
L. Erbst
Form

Recent form

Verl
17Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -7 goal difference

Hamburger SV
80Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · 0 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Hamburger SV or Draw

BetGenius backs Hamburger SV or Draw (Double Chance) at 82% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

82%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Verl host Hamburger SV in the Round of 64 of the DFB Pokal. Verl enter this cup tie following a difficult sequence of results, having lost four of their last five matches across all competitions. Defensive vulnerabilities have been prominent for the home side, having conceded four goals in each of their last three fixtures against MSV Duisburg, Alemannia Aachen, and RB Leipzig.

Hamburger SV arrive with consistent attacking output, having found the back of the net in each of their last five games. With recent victories against Toulouse (2-1) and 1. FC Heidenheim (3-1), alongside a 2-2 draw against Lille, the visitors display strong momentum heading into this knockout clash.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Verl have lost four of their last five fixtures across all competitions.
  2. Verl have conceded four goals in each of their previous three matches.
  3. Hamburger SV have scored in all five of their last five games, totaling 10 goals.
  4. Hamburger SV have picked up positive results in three of their last four matches (two wins, one draw).
Availability

Team news

Verl

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

Hamburger SV

  • N. RembergKnee Injury
  • M. VuskovicDoping
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Verl at homeHamburger SV away
—
Played
3
—
W-D-L
1-0-2
—
Scored /game
1
—
Conceded /game
3
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
60%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
History

Head-to-head

0
Verl
0
Draws
1
Hamburger SV

Hamburger SV have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-08-24Verl0-3Hamburger SV
Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Hamburger SV or Draw
82%
Confidence

Verl have struggled defensively in recent outings, suffering four defeats in five games and conceding 16 total goals in that span. Hamburger SV have demonstrated reliable offensive form by scoring in all five of their recent fixtures. Backing Hamburger SV in the Double Chance market provides robust coverage.

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Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.