More markets for the DFB-Pokal game, scheduled for August 22 at 12:00 PM ET.
Arminia Bielefeld enters this DFB-Pokal first-round fixture as the clear favorite due to its higher standing in the 2. Bundesliga compared with SG Sonnenhof Großaspach’s 3. Liga level. The visitors bring greater squad depth, professional resources, and recent experience navigating cup ties against stronger opposition, while Großaspach’s home advantage at WIRmachenDRUCK Arena is tempered by its status as a newly promoted side with limited top-flight pedigree. No major injury reports or lineup changes have emerged in the opening weeks of August 2026, leaving form from pre-season friendlies and early league fixtures as secondary considerations. Historical cup results show occasional lower-league upsets remain possible, though the gap in league position and match fitness typically dictates outcomes in such mismatches.