Overview
- Kick-off is at 18:30 for the quarterfinal that offers a path to next season's DFB-Pokal.
- 1860 sit 14th in the 3. Liga and have lost five straight away matches as Kauczinski signals selection and attitude shifts.
- Regionalligist Aubstadt arrive on a strong run with one loss in seven and frame the clash as a bonus game.
- Aubstadt's president says the November pitch will be deep and soft, projecting a nasty test for the visitors.
- The matchup recalls Aubstadt's 2022 cup win over 1860, when goalkeeper Lukas Wenzel saved three penalties.