Expect Münster to line up in their usual 4-2-3-1, sitting in a mid-to-low block and looking to hit on the break. They'll pack the midfield, make themselves hard to play through, and rely on set-pieces and second balls to create chances. It's a classic cup approach — stay compact, stay patient, and hope to nick something. The double pivot will be key; they'll need to screen the back four and stop Karlsruhe from playing through the middle.

Karlsruhe, true to their 4-3-3 shape, will dominate possession and look to stretch the pitch. Their full-backs will push high, their wingers will stay wide, and their central midfielders will look to arrive late in the box. They've got the quality to knife through a low block, and with a proper striker leading the line, they should create chances. The key battle will be out wide — if Karlsruhe can get their wide men isolated against Münster's full-backs, they'll cause real damage. Set-pieces could also be a factor, with both sides capable from dead-ball situations.