Prediction Carl Zeiss Jena - SV Darmstadt 98 today 20:30 23/08/2026.

DFB Pokal
Carl Zeiss Jena

Carl Zeiss Jena

11:22FT
SV Darmstadt 98

SV Darmstadt 98

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Opening
+1.25
-1.25
Pre-match
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-0.25
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Opening
3.25
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Pre-match
3.5
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Carl Zeiss JenaCarl Zeiss Jena
Positive50%
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Carl Zeiss Jena is in a flourishing period with a high win rate of 70% in the last 10 matches, clearly demonstrated by 7 wins and 1 draw, showing stability and effectiveness in their playing style.
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Carl Zeiss Jena demonstrates impressive attacking strength with 35 goals (an average of 3.5 goals per game), including emphatic victories such as 18-0 against Rothenstein, demonstrating extremely sharp scoring ability.
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The defense has been disciplined, keeping a clean sheet in 6 matches (an average of 0.7 goals conceded per game), while maintaining discipline with only 1 yellow card in the last 10 games
Neutral30%
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Carl Zeiss Jena is maintaining a stable personnel framework with key players such as Timon Burmeister, Kevin Lankford, Marius Liesegang, and Elias Loder continuously playing, creating cohesion in their playing style.
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The 4-3-3 tactical formation is widely applied, demonstrating consistency in personnel arrangement, but still has the flexibility to switch to 4-4-2 when necessary, as seen in the match against Union Berlin
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Despite the absence of Amar Suljić (5 matches) and Osazee Aghatise (33 matches), Carl Zeiss Jena still has backup options such as M. Talabidi, Nils Butzen, and Emeka Oduah to compensate, demonstrating flexible tactical preparation.
Negative20%
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The absence of Osazee Aghatise (33 matches) due to a knee ligament injury has significantly affected the team's ability to control the midfield, forcing the team to adjust their tactical formation to compensate.
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The limited ability to create corner kick opportunities (an average of 0.5 per game) reflects a lack of control over the game situation, although the team still scores effectively through counterattacks and seizing opportunities.
SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
Positive30%
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Darmstadt has demonstrated an impressive goal-scoring ability against weaker opponents, with three decisive victories (5-1, 4-1, 7-2) in recent friendly matches, highlighting the team's open and effective attacking style.
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Darmstadt's starting lineup is relatively stable, with players such as Marcel Schuhen (goalkeeper), Christopher Lannert, Patric Pfeiffer, and Kai Klefisch regularly participating in matches, forming a solid foundation for Darmstadt.
Neutral30%
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Darmstadt tends to flexibly change tactical formations, using various systems such as 4-2-3-1, 3-4-2-1, 5-3-2, showing the ability to adapt to different opponents.
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In Bundesliga 2 matches, Darmstadt has a high draw rate (40% in the last 10 games), reflecting a balanced playing style even though they can't maintain stable results
Negative40%
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Darmstadt is going through an unstable phase, with a win rate of only 30% in the last 10 matches, while frequently losing to stronger opponents in Bundesliga 2 (Dynamo Dresden, Paderborn, Karlsruher), highlighting a defensive deficiency.
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Darmstadt has numerous disciplinary issues, with 12 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 matches, reflecting a lack of focus or overly reckless play, directly affecting the match outcomes.
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The absence of three important midfielders (Merveille Papela, Fabian Nürnberger, Luca Marseiler) creates a big gap in the midfield, weakening the ability to control the ball and create chances, especially in important matches.
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Carl Zeiss Jena and Darmstadt display a clear distinction in tactical identity: Darmstadt relies on a pragmatic style of play, game control, and consistent scoring ability, with a well-organized defense and quick counterattacking capacity. Meanwhile, Carl Zeiss Jena possesses fast attacking efficiency and sharp counterattacking ability, but faces personnel shortages in defense and a lack of balance in the midfield area. Darmstadt's financial and class advantages allow them to maintain continuous pressure, while Carl Zeiss Jena must maximize gaps in the opposing defense to create opportunities. The instability in Carl Zeiss Jena's defense, combined with Darmstadt's superior ball control, will be the two key factors shaping the match.
Prediction for the match between Carl Zeiss Jena and SV Darmstadt 98 is 0-2.
Expert Prediction:
SV Darmstadt 98-1.00 @1.88
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