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 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Karlsruher SC 6 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Assistant 1 Christian Leicher
- Assistant 2 Tobias Schultes
4 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 30.8 goals/game
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
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 Nürnberg | 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 Fürth 1903 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Nov | SC Preußen Münster | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Hannover 96 | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #14 |
| 11 | Points | 5 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 3 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| 6 | Scored | 6 |
| 4 | Conceded | 12 |
| +2 | GD | -6 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 0.83 |
| 50% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 5th (11 pts). Karlsruher SC are 14th (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
Karlsruher SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 2 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Karlsruher SC
| Moritz Broschinski | 2 G | |
| Shio Fukuda | 2 G | |
| Marvin Wanitzek | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' 1. FC Kaiserslautern have kicked off against Karlsruher SC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Karlsruher SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 12' Against the run of play, Boris Tomiak has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 17' Karlsruher SC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 22' 1. FC Kaiserslautern currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Germany international Lilian Egloff has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Karlsruher SC's 4-4-2 shape.
- 37' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Jan Elvedi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcel Franke on 45.
- 46' The Karlsruher SC manager makes a substitution. Bambase Conte departs to be replaced by Luca Pfeiffer.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Karlsruher SC that had 267 games and scored 184 goals.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Frank Ronstadt. He receives a card.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' A quiet spell here at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. Karlsruher SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 67' The Karlsruher SC manager makes a substitution. Nicolai Rapp departs to be replaced by Lilian Egloff.
- 70' Another substitution for 1. FC Kaiserslautern to replace Afeez Aremu by Jannis Heuer on 70 minute.
- 73' What composure from Kenny Prince Redondo! The Germany international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 75' Brilliant from the defender! Jannis Heuer makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 75.
- 79' Rafael Pinto Pedrosa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabian Schleusener on 79 minute.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Florian Kleinhansl argues furiously but the card stands.
- 83' The crowd applauds Frank Ronstadt as he leaves the pitch. Jan Gyamerah steps in for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 87' Boris Tomiak has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 88' A goal from the Germany international Marvin Wanitzek! He fires home on 88 to make it 3-1!
- 88' Erik Wekesser has so much to prove this time. He replaces Florian Kleinhansl on 88 minute.
- Another three points for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
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 |
| Louey Ben Farhat | 1 |
| Budu Zivzivadze | 1 |
| Paul Nebel | 1 |
| Igor Matanovic | 1 |
| Kenny Prince Redondo | 1 |
| Boris Tomiak | 1 |
| Jannis Heuer | 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 Nürnberg
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
3 / 4
1.8
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
79%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
46%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Karlsruher SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

