On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 18:00, we expect an exciting match in the 1st round of the DFB-Pokal, when Fortuna Düsseldorf faces SC Freiburg. The game takes place in the impressive Merkur Spiel-Arena and will be led by experienced referee Robert Hartmann.
What can we expect?
The current form and historical encounters of these two teams reveal a balanced balance in recent years. In the last five direct confrontations, both Fortuna Düsseldorf and SC Freiburg secured two wins each, with one game ending in a draw.
Why is this important for SC Freiburg?
The Breisgauer have a strong performance curve and want to boost their self-confidence. With four wins out of the last five games, including the recent 3:1 victory against Motherwell FC, SC Freiburg goes into this game as the favorite.
What's next?
SC Freiburg is currently in 7th place in the Bundesliga, with 47 points from 34 games and a current form of WLDLW. The team of coach Julian Schuster clearly knows how to prepare his team optimally, especially when it comes to cup games.
