DFB Pokal
On Wednesday night, third-tier German outfit Saarbrucken will host Monchengladbach in the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal.
Looking to continue a strong run in the DFB PokalSaarbrucken has been the giant killers of the DFB Pokal, having eliminated reigning German champions Bayern Munich and also Eintracht Frankfurt from this season’s competition. They also defeated Karlsruhe before the big top-tier scalps.
The home team have been a major attacking threat in the DFB Pokal, as they have scored two goals in each of their three victories in the German Cup.
Saarbrucken have a strong recent home record in the DFB Pokal, as they have lost just one of their last eight ties on home soil, having recorded five wins in normal time and two in penalty shootouts.
Despite their exploits in the DFB Pokal, Saarbrucken is midtable in the third-tier table after a three-game winless run in the league. In the poor recent run they have also scored just one goal.
Monchengladbach looks vulnerable to another giant killingThe Foal\'s recent form does not bode well for them avoiding another giant killing in this tie. Gerardo Seoane’s team has now won just once in their last eight competitive matches.
Their recent games have at least not been short of goals, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven outings.
Gladbach’s form in the DFB Pokal has probably been the highlight of another inconsistent campaign. They hammered lower-league Bersenbruck 7-0 before winning 1-0 against Heidenheim and beating Wolfsburg 1-0 in extra time in the last round.
The visitor’s recent away record in the DFB Pokal has been highly inconsistent, although they have won six of their previous eight games on their travels.
What am I backing?Neither team goes into this clash in great form, and considering Saarbrucken’s recent history of causing a shock, the home win can’t be completely ruled out.
However, the bet I am backing is over 4.5 goals scored, as the pair have recently been involved in high-scoring games.
