Tuesday , 8 September 2026

1. FC Saarbrücken vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 SEMI FINALS

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
1. FC Saarbrücken
0 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Tue 2 Apr 2024 · 18:45 UTC Ludwigspark HT 45' · FT 45'
Patrick Sontheimer 35' Y
Y 37' Boris Tomiak
Manuel Zeitz 62' Y
Y 77' Julian Niehues
Kai Brunker 77' Y
Bjarne Thoelke 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Saarbrücken vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — DFB-Pokal at Ludwigspark.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Fritz
5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 5.2 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
1. FC Saarbrücken 1 games · Avg 2.0 goals 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-02 1. FC Saarbrücken 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Recent Form

1. FC Saarbrücken
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 0–2 L
12 Mar Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–1 W
06 Dec Eintracht Frankfurt H 2–0 W
01 Nov FC Bayern Munchen H 2–1 W
11 Aug Karlsruher SC H 2–1 W
09 Jun Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–3 L
1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr 1. FC Saarbrücken A 2–0 W
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

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Saarbrücken this season
100% Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Saarbrücken
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Saarbrücken
Philip Fahrner 1 G
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Ibrahim Kanate 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: 1. FC Kaiserslautern gets underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Kenny Prince Redondo, a Germany left winger, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Friedhelm Funkel might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 31' A tactical swap from 1. FC Kaiserslautern — Aaron Opoku on, Kenny Prince Redondo off on 31 minutes.
  • 35' The referee calls foul for Patrick Sontheimer. He receives a card.
  • 37' The referee calls foul for Boris Tomiak. He receives a card.
  • 42' 1. FC Saarbrucken 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.
  • 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kasim Rabihic made 3 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' Marlon Ritter does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Kaiserslautern surge ahead!
  • 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Saarbrucken and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Manuel Zeitz.
  • 67' Fabio Di Michele Sanchez is replacing Marcel Gaus for the 1. FC Saarbrucken side.
  • 68' It is a substitution in 1. FC Kaiserslautern team. Daniel Hanslik is replaced by Filip Stojilkovic on 68 minute.
  • 73' The travelling 1. FC Kaiserslautern supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 75' Magnificent from Almamy Toure! That is 5 goals in 423 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' That is a card for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Julian Niehues will be fuming at that decision.
  • 78' A tactical swap from 1. FC Kaiserslautern — Frank Ronstadt on, Jean Zimmer off on 78 minutes.
  • 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 86' The 1. FC Saarbrucken manager makes a substitution. Kasim Rabihic departs to be replaced by Bone Uaferro.
  • 90' Bjarne Thoelke is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 0-2 the final result. 1. FC Saarbrucken will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

1. FC Saarbrücken Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rudiger Ziehl

1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Friedhelm Funkel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Almamy Toure 1
Marlon Ritter 1

Head to Head

2024-04-02 1. FC Saarbrücken 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern

1. FC Saarbrücken Form

2024-04-02 1. FC Saarbrücken 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern L 2024-03-12 1. FC Saarbrücken 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2023-12-06 1. FC Saarbrücken 2–0 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2023-11-01 1. FC Saarbrücken 2–1 FC Bayern Munchen W 2023-08-11 1. FC Saarbrücken 2–1 Karlsruher SC W 2020-06-09 1. FC Saarbrücken 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L

1. FC Kaiserslautern Form

2024-04-02 1. FC Saarbrücken 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern W 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91 1. FC Saarbrücken xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Saarbrücken27% Draw30% 1. FC Kaiserslautern43%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

1. FC Saarbrücken or Draw
56%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
73%
1. FC Saarbrücken or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Saarbrücken17% Draw50% 1. FC Kaiserslautern33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Saarbrücken

Handicap 1. FC Saarbrücken covers Push 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 14% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 24% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 15% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Saarbrücken keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.