Wednesday , 30 September 2026

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2025-26
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2 – 0
Full Time
Arminia Bielefeld
Fri 8 May 2026 · 16:30 UTC Fritz-Walter-Stadion 48,183 HT 45' · FT 45'
Marlon Ritter pen 15' 1–0
Simon Asta 29' 2–0
Marlon Ritter 32' Y
Norman Bassette 58' Y
Torsten Lieberknecht 64' Y
Luca Sirch 74' Y
Erik Wekesser 76' Y
Simon Asta 80' Y
Mahir Emreli 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Arminia Bielefeld — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Assistant 1 Dr. Martin Thomsen (Germany)
  • Assistant 2 Dominik Jolk

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Hertha BSC 6 18
2 1. FC Nürnberg 6 16
3 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 6 13
4 VfL Wolfsburg 6 11
5 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 11
6 1. FC Magdeburg 6 10
7 FC Energie Cottbus 6 8
8 FC St. Pauli 1910 6 7
9 VfL Bochum 1848 6 7
10 Hannover 96 6 7
11 VfL Osnabrück 6 7
12 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 6 6
13 Arminia Bielefeld 6 5
14 Karlsruher SC 6 5
15 Eintracht Braunschweig 6 4
16 Holstein Kiel 6 4
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 6 4
18 SV Darmstadt 98 6 4

Head-to-Head

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1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals Arminia Bielefeld
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-08 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2025-12-13 Arminia Bielefeld 0–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Recent Form

1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Arminia Bielefeld
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#5 Position #13
11 Points 5
6 Played 6
3 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 3
6 Scored 10
4 Conceded 12
+2 GD -2
1.83 PPG 0.83
50% Win % 17%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
17% Clean Sheets
Arminia Bielefeld this season

1. FC Kaiserslautern are 5th (11 pts). Arminia Bielefeld are 13th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arminia Bielefeld
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Erencan Yardimci 2 G
Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta 2 G
Arminia Bielefeld
Joel Grodowski 5 G
Marius Worl 2 G
Marvin Mehlem 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Fritz-Walter-Stadion as 1. FC Kaiserslautern face off against Arminia Bielefeld in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Mael Corboz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Magnificent from Marlon Ritter! That is 24 goals in 321 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Arminia Bielefeld is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Schramm is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Arminia Bielefeld.
  • 29' Simon Asta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
  • 32' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marlon Ritter on 32 minutes.
  • 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maxwell Gyamfi, as he is very good at scoring at Fritz-Walter-Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 42' Latvia international Roberts Uldrikis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 47' Arminia Bielefeld come into this ranked 13 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' It’s high time Michel Kniat made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 58' 1. FC Kaiserslautern receives a card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 63' A quiet spell here at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. 1. FC Kaiserslautern seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Torsten Lieberknecht on 64.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Arminia Bielefeld are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Luca Sirch.
  • 76' The referee shows 1. FC Kaiserslautern player a card on 76.
  • 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Simon Asta on 80 minutes.
  • 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 89' It’s gonna be a card for Mael Corboz.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Kaiserslautern take all three points.

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Torsten Lieberknecht

Arminia Bielefeld Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Kniat

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Simon Asta 1
Marlon Ritter 1

Head to Head

2026-05-08 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2025-12-13 Arminia Bielefeld 0–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern

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
1.54 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62 Arminia Bielefeld xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Kaiserslautern57% Draw27% Arminia Bielefeld16%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
84%
Draw or Arminia Bielefeld
43%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Arminia Bielefeld
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Kaiserslautern39% Draw50% Arminia Bielefeld11%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.8%
0 – 0
13.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Handicap 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers Push Arminia Bielefeld covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 27% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 10% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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