Overview
- Kickoff is set for 14:00 at the Vöhlin-Stadion in Illertissen with live coverage planned by local outlets.
- 1860 coach Patrick Glöckner says he will field the strongest available lineup and cautions against underestimating the hosts.
- Tim Danhof, Kilian Jakob and Sean Dulic are unavailable for 1860, Marvin Rittmüller could debut, and Florian Niederlechner is expected to be fit.
- Illertissen are the reigning Bavarian Toto-Pokal champions and recently eliminated 1. FC Nürnberg on penalties, with coach Holger Bachthaler labeling his side clear underdogs.
- 1860’s CEO Christian Werner has declared winning the cup a non‑negotiable goal, and both clubs advanced to this round with heavy wins in earlier ties, with 1860 unbeaten through four 3. Liga matches.