FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 10.8 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | Hamburger SV | A | 3–5 | L |
| 27 May | RB Leipzig | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 May | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 May | FC Bayern München | A | 0–6 | L |
| 05 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Jul | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jul | SC Freiburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Aug | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | SSV Jahn Regensburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 2 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Veltins-Arena will turn into a battlefield for FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 5' Poland international Tymoteusz Puchacz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' FC Schalke 04 is showing some good football. However, FC Schalke 04 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 13' Magnificent from Simon Terodde! That is 22 goals in 401 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 18' A quiet spell here at Veltins-Arena. 1. FC Kaiserslautern seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' The travelling 1. FC Kaiserslautern supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' It looks surprising FC Schalke 04 does not make any changes. Julian Niehues has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' It’s gonna be a card for Boris Tomiak.
- 38' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' The referee shows 1. FC Kaiserslautern player a card on 39.
- 41' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern manager makes a substitution. Tymoteusz Puchacz departs to be replaced by Julian Krahl.
- 45' The whistle greets Assan Ouedraogo as he departs to be replaced by Paul Seguin.
- 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Poor challenge from Boris Tomiak. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 62' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Bryan Lasme comes on to replace Lino Tempelmann.
- 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cedric Brunner is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 70' Kenan Karaman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
- 71' 1. FC Kaiserslautern player sees a card in front of him.
- 73' The crowd applauds Dominick Drexler as he leaves the pitch. Danny Latza steps in for FC Schalke 04.
- 74' Terrence Boyd is replacing Ragnar Ache for the 1. FC Kaiserslautern side.
- 75' A change in the 1. FC Kaiserslautern ranks — Julian Niehues exits the field as Daniel Hanslik enters on 75.
- 80' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Thomas Ouwejan trudges off to be replaced by Henning Matriciani on 80 minutes.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- It finishes all square. FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 25
- 32
- 9
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↓ Danny Latza 73'
- 27
- 19
- 35
- 6
-
10
Lino Tempelmann ↓ Bryan Lasme 62'
-
43
Assan Ouedraogo ↓ Paul Seguin 45'
Bench
-
11
Bryan Lasme ↑ 62'
-
7
Paul Seguin ↑ 45'
-
8
Danny Latza ↑ 73'
- 34
-
40
Sebastian Polter ↑ 73'
- 29
- 21
-
41
Henning Matriciani ↑ 80'
- 14
Coach
Thomas Reis
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 5
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Hendrick Zuck 62'
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Terrence Boyd 74'
- 20
- 15
- 33
- 2
-
16
Julian Niehues ↓ Daniel Hanslik 75'
Bench
- 37
-
18
Julian Krahl ↑ 41'
-
13
Terrence Boyd ↑ 74'
-
21
Hendrick Zuck ↑ 62'
- 10
- 23
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 62'
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 75'
- 27
Coach
Dirk Schuster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ragnar Ache | 4 |
| Daisuke Yokota | 2 |
| Moussa Sylla | 1 |
| Bryan Lasme | 1 |
| Simon Terodde | 1 |
| Kenan Karaman | 1 |
| Darko Churlinov | 1 |
| Aaron Opoku | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2023-08-05
FC Schalke 04
3–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2023-07-29
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
FC St. Pauli 1910
L
2022-07-31
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
SC Freiburg
L
2021-08-09
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
L
2020-09-13
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–1
SSV Jahn Regensburg
D
2019-10-30
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–2
1. FC Nürnberg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.15
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
FC Schalke 04 to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
88%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
33%
FC Schalke 04 or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
12.7%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.4%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
1 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 24% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

