Karlsruher SC to face Preußen Münster in DFB-Pokal

Karlsruher SC is set to face Preußen Münster in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 21, 2026. The 2. Bundesliga side enters the match as the favorite against the 3. Liga opponent, following a strong historical record in head-to-head matchups.

Karlsruher SC coach Maximilian Senft described the matchup as a difficult draw for his debut in the competition. While the team has dealt with various injuries, top scorer Moritz Broschinski and Shio Fukuda have reportedly returned to full training, though final squad decisions remain pending. Senft also highlighted the potential importance of young player John Davis and Louey Ben Farhat.

Preußen Münster, led by coach Thomas Wörle, is noted for being particularly dangerous during set-piece situations. Münster is currently managing several long-term absences, including players Batmaz, Mees, and Bolay, which may impact their offensive capabilities against the higher-tier KSC defense.