The Berlin derby between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin is one of the highlights of the draw for the DFB-Pokal round of 16, while reigning champions Borussia Dortmund will travel to current 2. Bundesliga leaders FC St. Pauli.
The matches would be played on January 18/19 across the country with the smaller clubs looking to welcome their more established opponents.
DFB POKAL – PRE-QUARTERFINALS
Bundesliga – Bundesliga
TSG Hoffenheim vs. SC Freiburg
Hertha BSC vs. 1. FC Union Berlin
VfL Bochum vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
Bundesliga – 2. Bundesliga
FC St. Pauli vs. Borussia Dortmund
Hannover 96 vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
FC Köln vs. Hamburger SV
RB Leipzig vs. FC Hansa Rostock
3. Liga – 2. Bundesliga
TSV 1860 München vs. Karlsruher SC