1. FC Kaiserslautern vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, 2018-19 ROUND OF 64
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — DFB-Pokal .
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Ittrich
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Sascha Thielert
- Referee Robert Kampka
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–6 | L |
| 11 May | SSV Ulm 1846 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 May | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | SG Dynamo Dresden | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | VfR Wormatia 08 Worms | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 6–1 | W |
| 05 May | FC Viktoria Plzeň | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Galatasaray SK | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is hosting TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 6' GOAL! Joelinton fires home to make it 0-1!
- 11' The 33-year-old Vincenzo Grifo has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 13' The Germany Nico Schulz breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 0-2!
- 18' It’s high time Michael Frontzeck made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 22' Joelinton is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 27' Pavel Kaderabek has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 407 appearances.
- 32' The referee shows TSG 1899 Hoffenheim player a Yellow card on 32.
- 33' Lukas Spalvis doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' It looks surprising TSG 1899 Hoffenheim does not make any changes. Gregor Kobel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' 1. FC Kaiserslautern currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Jan Lohmannsroben has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gino Fechner on 46 minute.
- 51' Pavel Kaderabek has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 53' GOAL! Joelinton fires home to make it 1-5!
- 56' Justin Hoogma gets the nod from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He replaces Leonardo Bittencourt and will look to change the dynamic.
- 58' Lukas Spalvis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 62' Nico Schulz makes way for Joshua Brenet at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
- 63' Joshua Brenet is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 66' Florian Pick has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lukas Spalvis on 66 minute.
- 68' The referee shows TSG 1899 Hoffenheim player a Yellow card on 68.
- 68' A change in the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim ranks — Joelinton exits the field as Ishak Belfodil enters on 68.
- 73' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Justin Hoogma made 407 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 83' 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.
- 88' The referee shows 1. FC Kaiserslautern player a Yellow card on 88.
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 7
-
33
Lukas Spalvis ↓ Florian Pick 66'
- 21
-
10
Julius Biada ↓ Timmy Thiele 46'
- 23
- 17
- 5
- 35
- 3
Bench
- 22
-
11
Florian Pick ↑ 66'
- 20
- 15
-
6
Jan Lohmannsroben ↑ 46'
-
9
Timmy Thiele ↑ 46'
- 4
Coach
Michael Frontzeck
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
16
Nico Schulz ↓ Joshua Brenet 62'
- 22
- 3
- 28
- 4
- 17
- 36
- 38
- 32
-
34
Joelinton ↓ Ishak Belfodil 68'
Bench
- 25
- 33
-
24
Justin Hoogma ↑ 56'
- 26
-
2
Joshua Brenet ↑ 62'
-
19
Ishak Belfodil ↑ 68'
- 20
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joelinton | 3 |
| Joelinton | 3 |
| Nico Schulz | 1 |
| Pavel Kaderabek | 1 |
| Joshua Brenet | 1 |
| Lukas Spalvis | 1 |
| Nico Schulz | 1 |
| Pavel Kaderabek | 1 |
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2018-08-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–6
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2018-05-11
SSV Ulm 1846
2–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2018-05-04
1. FC Kaiserslautern
4–0
Stade Brestois 29
W
2018-04-28
SG Dynamo Dresden
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2018-04-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–0
VfR Wormatia 08 Worms
W
2018-04-20
1. FC Schweinfurt 05
2–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2018-08-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–6
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2018-05-05
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–1
FC Viktoria Plzeň
W
2018-04-28
Galatasaray SK
1–0
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2018-04-24
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2018-04-19
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
W
2018-04-14
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.55
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
45%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
78%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–6 not predicted1 – 6Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 1
7.9%
1 – 3
7.3%
0 – 2
7.1%
0 – 3
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
4.7%
1 – 4
4.7%
2 – 1
4.5%
0 – 4
3.7%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 20% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

