1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Arminia Bielefeld — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 11 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Arminia Bielefeld 11 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Assistant 1 Dr. Martin Thomsen (Germany)
- Assistant 2 Dominik Jolk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 11 | 20 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 19 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | 17 |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 11 | 12 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | FC Energie Cottbus | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabrück | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 11 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 11 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 May | SG Dynamo Dresden | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Holstein Kiel | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | Hertha BSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 May | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Apr | SC Preußen Münster | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Apr | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Apr | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Arminia Bielefeld | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 21 | Points | 17 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 6 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 4 |
| 10 | Scored | 18 |
| 7 | Conceded | 16 |
| +3 | GD | +2 |
| 1.91 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 55% | Win % | 45% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
73%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Arminia Bielefeld this season
Arminia Bielefeld this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 3rd (21 pts). Arminia Bielefeld are 6th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arminia Bielefeld
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 3 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 3 G |
Arminia Bielefeld
| Joel Grodowski | 7 G | 2 A |
| Jannik Rochelt | 2 G | 1 A |
| Marius Worl | 2 G | |
| Marvin Mehlem | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is hosting Arminia Bielefeld for another epic battle.
- 5' Jonas Kersken has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Arminia Bielefeld come into this ranked 13 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' What composure from Marlon Ritter! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Felix Hagmann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 29' The deadlock is broken! Simon Asta gets on the scoresheet on 29 minutes.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Marlon Ritter. He receives a card.
- 37' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Jannik Rochelt needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 47' Arminia Bielefeld is showing some good football. However, Arminia Bielefeld are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 52' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Arminia Bielefeld are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Norman Bassette was booked on 58.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' Torsten Lieberknecht has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' It’s a booking for 1. FC Kaiserslautern player. Luca Sirch gets a card.
- 76' It’s a booking for 1. FC Kaiserslautern player. Erik Wekesser gets a card.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Simon Asta on 80 minutes.
- 85' Monju Momuluh is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Kaiserslautern so far.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Mael Corboz argues furiously but the card stands.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Kaiserslautern players.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 7
- 14
- 13
- 19
- 4
- 17
- 31
- 37
- 41
Bench
- 11
- 20
- 10
- 15
- 3
- 25
- 5
- 44
- 16
Coach
Torsten Lieberknecht
Arminia Bielefeld Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 29
- 31
- 5
- 6
- 21
- 1
- 28
- 38
- 22
- 14
- 2
Bench
- 8
- 37
- 30
- 18
- 19
- 24
- 11
- 7
- 27
Coach
Michel Kniat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Asta | 1 |
| Marlon Ritter | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2026-05-08
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–0
Arminia Bielefeld
W
2026-05-02
SG Dynamo Dresden
1–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2026-04-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–2
Eintracht Braunschweig
L
2026-04-17
Holstein Kiel
3–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2026-04-11
Hertha BSC
0–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2026-04-04
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–0
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
W
Arminia Bielefeld Form
2026-05-08
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–0
Arminia Bielefeld
L
2026-05-02
Arminia Bielefeld
1–1
VfL Bochum 1848
D
2026-04-25
SC Preußen Münster
2–3
Arminia Bielefeld
W
2026-04-18
Arminia Bielefeld
1–1
1. FC Nürnberg
D
2026-04-10
Karlsruher SC
4–1
Arminia Bielefeld
L
2026-04-04
Arminia Bielefeld
2–1
SV Darmstadt 98
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Arminia Bielefeld xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
82%
Draw or Arminia Bielefeld
47%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Arminia Bielefeld
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.4%
0 – 0
16%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 2
3.6%
2 – 2
2.6%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | Arminia Bielefeld covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 27% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

