1. FC Kaiserslautern vs TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Kaiserslautern vs TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 34 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Schroder
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 Düsseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Hannover 96 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | VfL Osnabruck | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Karlsruher SC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Feb | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | VfL Osnabruck | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Hamburger SV | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Hannover 96 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #17 |
| 52 | Points | 37 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 4 / 14 | W / D / L | 11 / 4 / 19 |
| 52 | Scored | 33 |
| 47 | Conceded | 53 |
| +5 | GD | -20 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 47% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts). TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf are 17th (37 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf backline.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf that had 302 games and scored 271 goals.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Kaiserslautern in their trying to find a way past TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf's compact .
- 20' The 29-year-old Daniel Hanslik has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' 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.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Marlon Ritter makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' 1. FC Kaiserslautern looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Semih Sahin scoring 1 goals.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Suliman Mustapha.
- 45' 1. FC Kaiserslautern currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' A tactical swap from TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf — Emmanuel Iyoha on, Takashi Uchino off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Germany international Jona Niemiec has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Vincent Vermeij has so much to prove this time. He replaces Suliman Mustapha on 56 minute.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Friedhelm Funkel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' A quiet spell here at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. 1. FC Kaiserslautern seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 70' The TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf manager makes a substitution. Felix Klaus departs to be replaced by Jona Niemiec.
- 74' The deadlock is broken! Christos Tzolis gets on the scoresheet on 74 minutes.
- 76' Magnificent from Shinta Appelkamp! That is 4 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Christos Tzolis doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 83' Philipp Hercher is replacing Marlon Ritter for the 1. FC Kaiserslautern side.
- 85' Fresh legs for TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf! Andre Hoffmann comes on to replace Christos Tzolis.
- 90' A change in the 1. FC Kaiserslautern ranks — Daniel Hanslik exits the field as Dickson Abiama enters on 90.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern will have plenty to reflect on. TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 11
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Philipp Hercher 83'
-
20
Tobias Raschl ↓ Richmond Tachie 70'
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↓ Dickson Abiama 90'
- 15
- 33
- 2
- 16
- 26
Bench
-
24
Ba-Muaka Simakala ↑ 83'
- 6
- 5
- 30
- 31
-
23
Philipp Hercher ↑ 83'
-
29
Richmond Tachie ↑ 70'
-
40
Dickson Abiama ↑ 90'
- 25
Coach
Friedhelm Funkel
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Felix Klaus ↓ Jona Niemiec 70'
- 25
- 33
- 4
- 23
- 7
-
2
Takashi Uchino ↓ Emmanuel Iyoha 46'
- 20
- 36
- 15
- 6
Bench
-
19
Emmanuel Iyoha ↑ 46'
- 1
-
30
Jordy de Wijs ↑ 85'
-
9
Vincent Vermeij ↑ 56'
- 27
-
3
Andre Hoffmann ↑ 85'
- 22
- 5
-
18
Jona Niemiec ↑ 70'
Coach
Daniel Thioune
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marlon Ritter | 3 |
| Daniel Hanslik | 3 |
| Felix Klaus | 2 |
| Ao Tanaka | 2 |
| Christos Tzolis | 2 |
| Ragnar Ache | 2 |
| Isak Johannesson | 1 |
| Myron van Brederode | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-03-30
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–3
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
L
2024-03-16
Hannover 96
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2024-03-10
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
VfL Osnabruck
W
2024-03-02
FC Hansa Rostock
0–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-02-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–4
Karlsruher SC
L
2024-02-18
1. FC Nurnberg
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf Form
2024-03-30
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–3
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
W
2024-03-15
VfL Osnabruck
0–4
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
W
2024-03-08
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
2–0
Hamburger SV
W
2024-03-02
Hannover 96
2–2
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
D
2024-02-25
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
2–0
FC Hansa Rostock
W
2024-02-17
Karlsruher SC
2–2
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Kaiserslautern or TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.81
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
56%
Draw or TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
68%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
0 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 19% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

