SSV Jahn Regensburg to Face SpVgg Greuther Fürth in DFB-Pokal Round of 16

2. Bundesliga Clubs to Clash for Quarterfinal Berth

SSV Jahn Regensburg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth, both currently playing in the 2. Bundesliga, will face off in the Round of 16 of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday, January 31st. The match will be played at the Jahnstadion in Regensburg, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals.

Regensburg, currently 11th in the 2. Bundesliga, reached the Round of 16 after defeating Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart 4-2 on penalties in the previous round. Fürth, 5th in the 2. Bundesliga, advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating another Bundesliga side, FC Augsburg, 2-1.

Intriguing Matchup Expected

The match is expected to be a close and competitive one, as both teams are evenly matched on paper. Regensburg has a slight edge in home advantage, but Fürth has been in better form in recent weeks, winning three of their last four matches in all competitions.

The winner of the match will advance to the quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal, where they will face either FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, or RB Leipzig.