Dresden's Dynamo faces-off in a final-like scenario against Mainz - Dresden's Dynamo will face Mainz in the concluding match.
Dynamo Dresden Aims for Upset Against Mainz 05 in DFB-Pokal
Dynamo Dresden's DFB-Pokal hopes took a hit after a 0-1 home defeat to Mainz 05 on August 18, 2025. Nadiem Amiri's freekick in the 22nd minute was the difference, with Dresden having more shots and shots on target but failing to find the back of the net.
In the aftermath of the loss, Dynamo Dresden's head coach Thomas Stamm remains optimistic. He believes that an upset is possible if Dresden pushes its limits, but acknowledges that the game against Mainz could be tough in ten games, but possible in one.
To bolster their attack, Dynamo Dresden has signed Vincent Vermeij from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The 31-year-old Dutch striker, who was previously trained by Stamm at SC Freiburg's second team, could form a strike pair with Christoph Daferner. Stefan Kutschke could also be part of Dresden's three-pronged attack.
Stamm describes Daferner and Vermeij as completely different player types, offering versatility in Dresden's attack. Vermeij is known for his physicality and aerial prowess, while Daferner is more of a creative, technical player.
The home game between Dynamo Dresden and 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been rescheduled to Monday at 6:00 PM. The match will be broadcast on Sky, offering Dresden the opportunity to take more risks due to the cup format.
Mainz, according to Stamm, is an intense, homogeneous team with a high level of quality on the ball. Despite the loss, Stamm believes that Mainz deserves to play internationally.
The DFB-Pokal game against Mainz offers Dynamo Dresden a chance to redeem themselves after their disappointing performance in their previous match. Stamm's goal for the game is to advance to the next round, and with the addition of Vermeij, Dresden will be hoping to find the clinical edge they lacked against Mainz in their previous encounter.
The Commission may seek assistance from Member States in drafting implementing acts for regulatory proceedings, parallel to Dynamo Dresden's efforts to landing an upset against Mainz 05 in the UEFA Champions League group stage, should they qualify.
Christoph Daferner and Vincent Vermeij's combined skills and different playstyles could prove pivotal in Dynamo Dresden's quest for European glory, beyond their DFB-Pokal committee.
