1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hamburger SV, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hamburger SV — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Hamburger SV 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Exner
- Assistant 1 Nikolai Kimmeyer
- Assistant 2 Thomas Gorniak
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Hamburger SV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Hannover 96 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | Hertha BSC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 24 Aug | SC Preußen Münster | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC Ingolstadt 04 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | SSV Jahn Regensburg | H | 5–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | SC Preußen Münster | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Hannover 96 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Aug | SV Meppen | A | 7–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Hertha BSC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. 1. FC Kaiserslautern host Hamburger SV — let the battle begin!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Kaiserslautern that had 273 games and scored 159 goals.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Marlon Ritter is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Kaiserslautern tonight.
- 20' Jannis Heuer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' 1. FC Kaiserslautern is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 29' Dennis Hadzikadunic is having his name booked by the referee on 29.
- 33' What a moment for Ragnar Ache! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
- 38' The referee has no hesitation. Erik Wekesser is booked for 1. FC Kaiserslautern — card on 38.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Silvan Hefti on 45 minutes.
- 50' Richmond Tachie adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Kaiserslautern lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 55' It looks surprising Hamburger SV does not make any changes. Ludovit Reis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 58' Robert Glatzel has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
- 60' Jean-Luc Dompe is replacing Fabio Balde for the Hamburger SV side.
- 62' Poor challenge from Davie Selke. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamburger SV backline.
- 77' 1. FC Kaiserslautern manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Almamy Toure is hanging Jan Gyamerah on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' 1. FC Kaiserslautern player sees a card in front of him.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 86' 1. FC Kaiserslautern ring the changes. Aaron Opoku has done his job and it is now time for Dickson Abiama to step up.
- 90' A change in the 1. FC Kaiserslautern ranks — Richmond Tachie exits the field as Jean Zimmer enters on 90.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
- 1
-
32
Jan Gyamerah ↓ Almamy Toure 77'
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Leon Robinson 86'
- 13
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↓ Dickson Abiama 86'
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Daniel Hanslik 77'
-
29
Richmond Tachie ↓ Jean Zimmer 90'
- 33
- 2
- 24
- 26
Bench
-
6
Almamy Toure ↑ 77'
-
8
Jean Zimmer ↑ 90'
- 30
- 18
- 20
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 77'
-
40
Dickson Abiama ↑ 86'
- 22
-
37
Leon Robinson ↑ 86'
Hamburger SV Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 23
-
20
Marco Richter ↓ Adam Karabec 60'
- 9
- 4
- 5
-
30
Silvan Hefti ↓ Emir Sahiti 77'
- 28
- 11
- 19
- 8
-
45
Fabio Balde ↓ Jean-Luc Dompe 60'
Bench
-
14
Ludovit Reis ↑ 77'
-
27
Davie Selke ↑ 60'
- 1
-
7
Jean-Luc Dompe ↑ 60'
-
29
Emir Sahiti ↑ 77'
- 33
- 24
-
17
Adam Karabec ↑ 60'
- 6
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davie Selke | 3 |
| Robert Glatzel | 3 |
| Ragnar Ache | 2 |
| Richmond Tachie | 1 |
| Fabio Balde | 1 |
| Terrence Boyd | 1 |
| Marlon Ritter | 1 |
| Boris Tomiak | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-09-21
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–2
Hamburger SV
D
2024-09-14
Hannover 96
3–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-08-31
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–4
Hertha BSC
L
2024-08-24
SC Preußen Münster
0–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-08-17
FC Ingolstadt 04
1–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-08-09
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–2
SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
Hamburger SV xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Hamburger SV 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
61%
Draw or Hamburger SV
64%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Hamburger SV
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.4%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.2%
3 – 1
4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | Hamburger SV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Hamburger SV keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

