Darmstadt 98 won 2-1 at FC Carl Zeiss Jena in the first round of the DFB Pokal. Milan Smit put them ahead in the 11th minute, and after Elias Löder equalised, Lance Duijvestijn got the winner late in the first half.
8.3Marcel SchuhenDarmstadt 98 · Goalkeeper4 savesFC Carl Zeiss Jena 1:2 Darmstadt 98 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 2
- 38
Second half0 - 0
- 62T. TeuberE. Munser
- 65M. Merx
- 66(Foul)
- 90 + 2(Foul)
Live Prediction
Darmstadt 98 to winWon1.18
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98?
FC Carl Zeiss Jena 1-2 Darmstadt 98 (DFB Pokal, Round 1).
Who scored?
Milan Smit (11', assist Lance Duijvestijn) for Darmstadt 98; Elias Löder (38') for FC Carl Zeiss Jena; Lance Duijvestijn (40', assist Milan Smit) for Darmstadt 98.
Was Darmstadt 98's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Darmstadt 98 won on finishing.
Were there any cards in FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs Darmstadt 98?
Yellow cards: Kevin Lankford (FC Carl Zeiss Jena); Sören Reddemann (FC Carl Zeiss Jena).
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Head to Head meetings
FC Carl Zeiss Jena – Darmstadt 98
FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Darmstadt 98
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 2 |
Average per game | 1 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-2 |
FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Darmstadt 98
Best statistical picks
FC Carl Zeiss Jena – Darmstadt 98
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
FC Carl Zeiss Jena opened the score in 7 of the last 7 matches
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 4.75 | 1.45 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Darmstadt arrive without a win in three, while Jena carry three wins in five. The hosts' mental edge is stark: at a 79% lean, CheckLive's read clearly favours FC Carl Zeiss Jena in this DFB Pokal first-round tie.
Home win — FC Carl Zeiss Jena6.00
High confidence79%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
61.4
40.5
CheckSkill
53.4
50.1
CheckMental
81.6
33.9
CheckLive total61.8 vs 43.5+18.3
More match signals
Over 3.594%2.10
FC Carl Zeiss Jena (DNB)88%5.00
FC Carl Zeiss Jena (−1)93%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Jena and Darmstadt?
CheckLive's read favours FC Carl Zeiss Jena. The hosts carry better recent form and a clear mental edge over a Darmstadt side without a win in their last three; the lean is decisive.
Who comes into this tie in better form?
FC Carl Zeiss Jena, by recent form: three wins in five, with eight goals scored and four conceded. Darmstadt arrive without a win in three; that contrast is reflected in CheckLive's read.
Will both teams score in this match?
Both teams have been scoring regularly, but CheckLive's read leans Jena controlling this DFB Pokal tie. Jena have eight goals in five; Darmstadt thirteen in their last five, so goals look likely.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 4.75 | 1.45 |