Prediction Eintracht Braunschweig vs VfB Stuttgart 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the DFB Pokal on 26/08/2025

Cup night at the Eintracht-Stadion: David vs Goliath on paper

The DFB Pokal opens a fresh chapter for Eintracht Braunschweig and VfB Stuttgart as the two sides meet on 26/08/2025 at the Eintracht-Stadion in Braunschweig. The setting promises an electric atmosphere — a stadium with a capacity of 23,325 and a home side eager to make a statement on a national stage. Braunschweig arrive with momentum from several competitive results this summer, while Stuttgart travel in as clear favorites according to the market. This cup tie has all the ingredients for a compelling evening: home pride, contrasting domestic campaigns and the unpredictability that makes the Pokal so captivating.

Form, recent results and the narrative heading into Round 1

Recent results tell two different stories. Eintracht Braunschweig’s recent run includes hard-fought wins and a dramatic cup-style pedigree — their previous season ended with a penalty-roots success after a 2-2 draw with Saarbrücken, and they followed up in pre-season and early August with a run that included wins over Magdeburg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Their most recent outing, however, was a 2-0 reverse at Karlsruher SC on 23 August — a result that will sting but also sharpen focus for a cup reset.

VfB Stuttgart come in off a 2-1 defeat to FC Union Berlin on 23 August, a match where they showed resilience to pull a goal back but ultimately fell short. Across the last slate of fixtures recorded here, Stuttgart displayed potent scoring ability — a series of wins earlier in the window, including a 4-0 triumph over FC Augsburg and a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig — evidence that they can turn this tie into a high-quality away performance.

The betting market is unequivocal: VfB Stuttgart are priced at 1.40 with a 71.43% implied probability, while Eintracht Braunschweig sit at 7.00. A draw is marked at 5.00. The head-to-head on record here goes back to 2017 and ended 1-1, a reminder that cup and league history can be thin, but that low-scoring, tight encounters are possible.

Both sides will be eager to set the tone early. Eintracht Braunschweig will look to use home support and recent cup experience to unsettle Stuttgart, while the visitors will aim to impose their quality and clinical edge to avoid a shock in Round 1.

Betting suggestion: Pick: VfB Stuttgart to win (1X2). Rationale: market confidence in Stuttgart backed by recent high-scoring wins and overall momentum in the provided match list, plus their ability to respond after league setbacks. The 1.40 price reflects clear favoritism and, given both teams’ latest results, Stuttgart is the most logical single-market selection for this tie.