The DFB Pokal match between Hertha Berlin and Mainz will take place at Olympiastadion Berlin on Thursday at 1:15 am IST.
Hertha Berlin is eager to demonstrate their competitiveness against Bundesliga teams as they face Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal. Mainz 05 has yet to secure a win in the Bundesliga this season, making the domestic cup a potential relief from their struggles in the league.
Hertha Berlin has faced challenges adapting to life in the second tier, securing five wins and enduring six defeats, landing them in a mid-table position after 11 matches. Their decade-long Bundesliga stint ended when they finished last season in the bottom spot after struggling to avoid relegation for two years. Pal Dardai, who has a strong connection with Hertha, couldn’t prevent their drop. While the DFB-Pokal may be viewed as an unwanted distraction from their primary goal of promotion, Hertha’s fans are eager for a cup run, as the club has never won the trophy despite being runners-up three times.
Mainz has never clinched a DFB-Pokal victory, with their best run being in the 2008-09 season when they reached the semi-finals but lost to Bayer Leverkusen. Bo Svensson, their manager, may not be too concerned about a cup run this season, as Mainz extended their winless start in the Bundesliga to nine games with a 2-2 draw against VfL Bochum. Tom Krauss salvaged a point in the sixth minute of injury time, keeping Bochum only two points ahead of Mainz. Despite the challenging start, it’s early in the campaign, and Svensson’s track record of saving Mainz from relegation in the past suggests they can turn their season around. A strong performance and result in their upcoming match could provide the spark they need.
Hertha Berlin probable starting lineup: Gersbeck, Pekarik, Klemens, M Dardai, Lucoqui, Hussein, Bouchalakis, Nonsa, Niederlechner, Maolida, Scherhant
Mainz 05 probable starting lineup: Batz, Fernandes, Bell, Schulz, Widmer, Guilvaogui, Krauss, Barkok, Richter, Lee, Ajorque
Hertha Berlin
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Paderborn | 3-1 (W) |
| Nurnberg | 1-3 (L) |
| TB Berlin | 6-1 (W) |
| Schalke | 2-1 (W) |
| St. Pauli | 1-2 (L) |
Mainz
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Bochum | 2-2 (D) |
| Bayern Munich | 1-3 (L) |
| B. Monchengladbach | 2-2 (D) |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 0-3 (L) |
| Augsburg | 1-2 (L) |
| Last match- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Hertha Berlin draw Mainz | 1-1 |
| Hertha Berlin draw Mainz | 1-1 |
| Mainz beat Hertha Berlin | 2-1 |
| Mainz beat Hertha Berlin | 4-0 |
| Hertha Berlin draw Mainz | 1-1 |
The DFB Pokal match between Hertha Berlin and Mainz will take place at Olympiastadion Berlin on Thursday at 1:15 am IST.
| Hertha Berlin vs Mainz | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | November 1 |
| Venue | Olympiastadion Berlin |
| Kickoff time in Germany | 8:45 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via DFB Play, Onefootball while those in Germany can watch the match live via Sky Sport 3/HD, Sky Sport 1/HD, Sky Sport 7/HD, Sky Go, WOW.
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