SV Elversberg has underlined its impressive form in the 2. Bundesliga, sitting in third place after a recent draw against Darmstadt 98. This result shapes the situation for the Lilies, who face SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, aiming for an upset.

The Saarlanders, Elversberg, are two points ahead of Darmstadt in a direct promotion spot, proving themselves as serious contenders for the Bundesliga. The draw in Saarland on Sunday was an important point for the team, which remains firmly in the race for promotion.

Despite the draw, Darmstadt 98 travels to South Baden in high spirits. The Lilies have suffered only one loss in their last five away matches, giving them hope for the clash against European-level opposition in Freiburg. They currently sit fifth in the 2. Bundesliga.

SC Freiburg welcomes Darmstadt to Europa-Park Stadion, seeking a place in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals. Julian Schuster's side showed top form at the weekend, comfortably dispatching Mainz 05 with a 4-0 victory thanks to goals from Lukas Kübler, Vincenzo Grifo, Johan Manzambi, and Patrick Osterhage, climbing to eighth in the Bundesliga standings.

However, Darmstadt faces personnel concerns. Fraser Hornby is likely to miss the clash, and right-back Sergio Lopez is also a doubt after sustaining an injury against Elversberg on Sunday. Freiburg will continue to be without Cyriaque Irie and Eren Dinkci, while Jordy Makengo deals with a muscle issue. Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is set to return to the fold later this month.