Sunday , 16 August 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 1. FC Nürnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
5 FC Energie Cottbus 1 3
6 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
7 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
8 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
9 Holstein Kiel 2 2
10 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
11 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
12 SV Darmstadt 98 1 1
13 VfL Wolfsburg 1 1
14 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2 1
15 Arminia Bielefeld 1 0
16 Hannover 96 1 0
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 1 0
18 VfL Osnabruck 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
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
#11 Position #15
2 Points 0
2 Played 1
0 / 2 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
0 Scored 1
0 Conceded 2
+0 GD -1
1.00 PPG 0.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
0% Clean Sheets
Arminia Bielefeld this season

1. FC Kaiserslautern are 11th (2 pts). Arminia Bielefeld are 15th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Arminia Bielefeld get this one started.
  • 5' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arminia Bielefeld backline.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Arminia Bielefeld are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' What composure from Marlon Ritter! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 20' Jonas Kersken needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 29' What a strike from Simon Asta! The score is 2-0.
  • 32' Controversy at the stadium! Marlon Ritter argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 37' 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.
  • 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 47' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Kaiserslautern must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marius Worl is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Arminia Bielefeld.
  • 57' Maxwell Gyamfi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 58' The referee shows 1. FC Kaiserslautern player a card on 58.
  • 63' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Torsten Lieberknecht on 64.
  • 69' 1. FC Kaiserslautern is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Luca Sirch on 74 minutes.
  • 76' Controversy at the stadium! Erik Wekesser argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 80' 1. FC Kaiserslautern player sees a card in front of him.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Mael Corboz is booked for Arminia Bielefeld — card on 89.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from 1. FC Kaiserslautern to claim maximum 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
0.84 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 Arminia Bielefeld xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Kaiserslautern48% Draw38% Arminia Bielefeld14%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 66%
34%
± 1.5 32%
68%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
86%
Draw or Arminia Bielefeld
52%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Arminia Bielefeld
62%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Kaiserslautern25% Draw69% Arminia Bielefeld6%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.5%
1 – 0
25.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 2
1.1%
2 – 2
0.7%
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Handicap 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers Push Arminia Bielefeld covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 12% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 29% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 9% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
74% ✓
Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
44% ✓

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