Tuesday , 15 September 2026

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Koln, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 ROUND 2

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
Tue 31 Oct 2023 · 19:45 UTC Fritz-Walter-Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC KölnDFB-Pokal at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Sven Jablonski
3 games this season 🟨 1.3/game 6.0 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
2
1. FC Kaiserslautern 3 games · Avg 3.3 goals 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct 1. FC Koln H 3–2 W
28 Oct Hamburger SV H 3–3 D
21 Oct TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 3–4 L
06 Oct Hannover 96 H 3–1 W
01 Oct VfL Osnabrück A 2–2 D
24 Sep FC Hansa Rostock H 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 2–3 L
28 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–6 L
22 Oct Borussia Monchengladbach H 3–1 W
08 Oct Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–3 L
30 Sep VfB Stuttgart H 0–2 L
23 Sep SV Werder Bremen A 1–2 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
/
16-30
/
31-45
/
46-60
/
61-75
/
76+
1/
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
/
16-30
/1
31-45
/
46-60
/
61-75
1/
76+
1/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Ibrahim Kanate 1 G
1. FC Koln
Isak Johannesson 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Kaiserslautern and 1. FC Köln is underway.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Kaiserslautern side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Kenny Prince Redondo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 9 cards already picked up this season.
  • 19' What a strike from Richmond Tachie! The score is 1-0.
  • 24' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 34' Florian Kainz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 23 Yellow cards this season.
  • 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Köln needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 47' What composure from Kenny Prince Redondo! The Germany international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 52' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Köln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' The crowd applauds Dejan Ljubicic as he leaves the pitch. Mark Uth steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Kaiserslautern and 1. FC Köln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 63' Timo Hubers picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 65' Magnificent from Marlon Ritter! That is 24 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Tobias Raschl. He replaces Aaron Opoku on 66 minute.
  • 69' That looks like a foul for a card for Eric Martel.
  • 69' Jan Thielmann is replacing Linton Maina for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 71' What a moment for Florian Kainz! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 76' Fresh legs for 1. FC Kaiserslautern! Lex-Tyger Lobinger comes on to replace Terrence Boyd.
  • 78' Denis Huseinbasic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eric Martel at the 78 minute mark.
  • 79' The referee has no hesitation. Eric Martel is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 79.
  • 81' What a strike from Mark Uth! The score is 3-2.
  • 82' A tactical swap from 1. FC KaiserslauternDaniel Hanslik on, Richmond Tachie off on 82 minutes.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a card for Florian Kainz.
  • 88' That is a card for 1. FC Koln. Leart Paqarada will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Jan Elvedi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • With this win, 1. FC Kaiserslautern is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.32 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Kaiserslautern58% Draw21% 1. FC Köln21%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
79%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
42%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or 1. FC Köln
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Kaiserslautern43% Draw38% 1. FC Köln19%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Handicap 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 20% 80%
-2 20% 17% 63%
-1.5 37% 63%
-1 37% 21% 43%
-0.5 57% 43%
+0.5 79% 21%
+1 79% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
26%
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
11%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.