Darmstadt vs Borussia Monchengladbach: prediction for the DFB-Pokal match
Leader of the 2. Bundesliga, Darmstadt, are set to host Borussia Monchengladbach for the DFB-Pokal Round of 32 clash on October 18. Who will advance into the next round? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Darmstadt

Darmstadt got off to a strong start of the season, meeting no resistance from the opponents. Torsten Lieberknecht's team is deservedly at the top of the standings after 12 rounds, leading the promotion race. In their latest match the Lillies managed to beat Karslruhe (2:1) on away. In the previous round of DFB-Pokal hosts secured an easy victory over Ingolstadt (3:0).

Borussia Moenchengladbach

Borussia had their ups and downs in the current season, but they are looking steady at the moment and even reached the European places. A confident victory over Koln (5:2) and a draw against Wolfsburg (2:2) took Daniel Farke's men to the 6th spot in the standings with a great chance to climb higher. In the previous round of DFB-Pokal the Colts secured a victory over Oberachern (9:1).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:2
Two of nine latest matches of Borussia finished by that score

СтавкаDarmstadt to score in the first half
In five latest home games club scored four goals before half-time

СтавкаSecond half: total over 1.5 goals
Three of five latest matches of Borussia went by that scenario

Tip and bets
The Lillies are in a superb form right now. It won't be an easy match for the visitors. However, Borussia also started to gain momentum, they have scored many goals in recent matches. We are expecting a high-scoring game, because both sides like to play offensively.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
Darmstadt have the 2. Bundesliga in mind, but they will surely try to achieve success in DFB-Pokal. The Lillies have a great chance to upset the top-tier opponent, especially with the support of local fans. Visitors are unlikely to win in the regular time.
Our second bet is on Darmstadt to not lose