1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98 — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- SV Darmstadt 98 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robin Braun
- Assistant 1 Sven Waschitzki
- Assistant 2 Asmir Osmanagic
14 games this season
🟨 0.6/game
⚽ 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 May | Hamburger SV | H | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Apr | SC Preussen Munster | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Hannover 96 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Hertha BSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | SV Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #5 |
| 52 | Points | 52 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 4 / 14 | W / D / L | 13 / 13 / 8 |
| 52 | Scored | 57 |
| 47 | Conceded | 45 |
| +5 | GD | +12 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 47% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
29%
Clean Sheets
SV Darmstadt 98 this season
SV Darmstadt 98 this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts). SV Darmstadt 98 are 5th (52 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
SV Darmstadt 98
0-15
4/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' 1. FC Kaiserslautern have kicked off against SV Darmstadt 98. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 3' The deadlock is broken! Luca Marseiler gets on the scoresheet on 3 minutes.
- 8' The travelling SV Darmstadt 98 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' What an equalizer from Marlon Ritter!
- 20' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SV Darmstadt 98 backline.
- 25' 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.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' 1. FC Kaiserslautern have won 159 goals from 273 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' It looks surprising SV Darmstadt 98 does not make any changes. Sergio Lopez Galache has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Marlon Ritter is booked for 1. FC Kaiserslautern — card on 45.
- 46' Florian Kleinhansl is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon Ritter at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a card for Clemens Riedel.
- 52' The deadlock is broken! Ragnar Ache gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 57' SV Darmstadt 98 has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Matej Maglica.
- 64' Another change for SV Darmstadt 98 made on 64 minute. Luca Marseiler leaves to be changed by Philipp Forster.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Faride Alidou. He replaces Daisuke Yokota on 66 minute.
- 71' Kai Klefisch has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' Tim Breithaupt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filip Kaloc at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Kaiserslautern side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 82' Philipp Klement gets the nod from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He replaces Ragnar Ache and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' The SV Darmstadt 98 manager makes a substitution. Fabian Nurnberger departs to be replaced by Tobias Kempe.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Kenny Prince Redondo.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 11
-
8
Jean Zimmer ↓ Frank Ronstadt 74'
- 7
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Philipp Klement 82'
- 19
- 33
- 24
- 31
-
26
Filip Kaloc ↓ Tim Breithaupt 74'
-
41
Daisuke Yokota ↓ Faride Alidou 66'
Bench
-
10
Philipp Klement ↑ 82'
- 13
- 20
-
27
Frank Ronstadt ↑ 74'
-
16
Tim Breithaupt ↑ 74'
-
3
Florian Kleinhansl ↑ 46'
-
48
Faride Alidou ↑ 66'
- 25
- 37
Coach
Torsten Lieberknecht
SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
17
Kai Klefisch ↓ Marco Thiede 64'
- 15
- 9
- 21
- 2
- 7
- 8
- 38
- 5
- 34
Bench
-
11
Tobias Kempe ↑ 84'
-
18
Philipp Forster ↑ 64'
-
13
Marco Thiede ↑ 64'
- 19
- 43
- 29
- 44
- 46
Coach
Florian Kohfeldt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fraser Hornby | 2 |
| Luca Marseiler | 2 |
| Kilian Corredor | 2 |
| Daniel Hanslik | 1 |
| Marlon Ritter | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2025-05-11
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SV Darmstadt 98
W
2025-05-04
Karlsruher SC
2–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2025-04-27
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2025-04-19
Eintracht Braunschweig
2–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2025-04-12
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
1. FC Nurnberg
L
2025-04-06
1. FC Magdeburg
2–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
SV Darmstadt 98 Form
2025-05-11
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SV Darmstadt 98
L
2025-05-03
SV Darmstadt 98
0–4
Hamburger SV
L
2025-04-26
SC Preussen Munster
1–1
SV Darmstadt 98
D
2025-04-20
SV Darmstadt 98
3–1
Hannover 96
W
2025-04-12
Hertha BSC
1–1
SV Darmstadt 98
D
2025-04-05
SV Darmstadt 98
1–0
SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
73%
Draw or SV Darmstadt 98
51%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or SV Darmstadt 98
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | SV Darmstadt 98 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

