1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Assistant 1 Christian Leicher
- Assistant 2 Tobias Schultes
18 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 4.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Karlsruher SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Nov | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 4–5 | L |
| 01 Dec | Hamburger SV | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Nov | SC Preussen Munster | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Hannover 96 | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #10 |
| 52 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 4 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 52 | Scored | 53 |
| 47 | Conceded | 64 |
| +5 | GD | -11 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 47% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts). Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. 1. FC Kaiserslautern are looking to make home advantage count against Karlsruher SC.
- 5' 1. FC Kaiserslautern started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Afeez Aremu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Kaiserslautern tonight.
- 12' Magnificent from Boris Tomiak! That is 10 goals in 273 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Kaiserslautern needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' 1. FC Kaiserslautern seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Kaiserslautern side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jan Elvedi.
- 45' Poor challenge from Marcel Franke. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' Time for substitution for Karlsruher SC. Bambase Conte is replaced by Luca Pfeiffer.
- 51' It looks surprising 1. FC Kaiserslautern does not make any changes. Jannik Mause has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Frank Ronstadt. He receives a card.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. 1. FC Kaiserslautern seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' Almamy Toure has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 67' Nicolai Rapp makes way for Lilian Egloff at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Karlsruher SC.
- 70' Afeez Aremu makes way for Jannis Heuer at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 73' Kenny Prince Redondo adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Kaiserslautern lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jannis Heuer makes it 3-0.
- 79' The Karlsruher SC bench stirs into life. Fabian Schleusener is withdrawn and Rafael Pinto Pedrosa gets his opportunity.
- 82' A moment of madness from Florian Kleinhansl on 82 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Kaiserslautern will be frustrated.
- 83' Fresh legs for 1. FC Kaiserslautern! Jan Gyamerah comes on to replace Frank Ronstadt.
- 87' Boris Tomiak has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 88' Goal! Marvin Wanitzek scores his 31 goal in 262 matches.
- 88' Another substitution for 1. FC Kaiserslautern to replace Florian Kleinhansl by Erik Wekesser on 88 minute.
- The final score is 3-1.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 6
- 1
- 7
- 18
-
27
Frank Ronstadt ↓ Jan Gyamerah 83'
- 33
-
23
Afeez Aremu ↓ Jannis Heuer 70'
- 2
- 3
-
31
Luca Sirch ↓ Leon Robinson 83'
- 41
Bench
-
32
Jan Gyamerah ↑ 83'
-
11
Kenny Prince Redondo ↑ 70'
-
13
Erik Wekesser ↑ 88'
- 17
- 20
- 29
-
24
Jannis Heuer ↑ 70'
- 28
-
37
Leon Robinson ↑ 83'
Karlsruher SC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
17
Nicolai Rapp ↓ Lilian Egloff 67'
- 2
- 28
- 24
- 10
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Robin Heusser 67'
- 11
- 1
-
20
David Herold ↓ Lasse Gunther 79'
-
31
Bambase Conte ↓ Luca Pfeiffer 46'
- 39
Bench
- 30
- 37
-
16
Luca Pfeiffer ↑ 46'
-
25
Lilian Egloff ↑ 67'
-
5
Robin Heusser ↑ 67'
- 4
-
29
Lasse Gunther ↑ 79'
- 35
-
36
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa ↑ 79'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marvin Wanitzek | 3 |
| Jannis Heuer | 1 |
| Daniel Hanslik | 1 |
| Jan Elvedi | 1 |
| Sebastian Jung | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
| Louey Ben Farhat | 1 |
| Budu Zivzivadze | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-12-07
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
Karlsruher SC
W
2024-11-29
FC Schalke 04
0–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-11-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
Eintracht Braunschweig
W
2024-11-08
1. FC Nurnberg
0–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2024-11-03
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–2
1. FC Magdeburg
D
2024-10-29
VfB Stuttgart
2–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.24
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
75%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
47%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Karlsruher SC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.6%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

