Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
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Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — DFB-Pokal at Olympiastadion.
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
20 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 5.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Jan | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | VfL Osnabruck | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Hamburger SV | H | 8–6 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Dec | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Hertha BSC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Hertha BSC launch into their encounter with 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 5' GOAL! Jan Elvedi scores on 5. Assisted by Tymoteusz Puchacz
- 10' It’s high time Dimitrios Grammozis made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Richmond Tachie argues furiously but the card stands.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Kaiserslautern needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 38' Against the run of play, Richmond Tachie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 43' Julian Krahl is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Andreas Bouchalakis. He replaces Deyovaisio Zeefuik on 46 minute.
- 49' Jean Zimmer is replacing Frank Ronstadt for the 1. FC Kaiserslautern side.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hertha BSC and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Smail Prevljak is ready to make an impact after coming on for Florian Niederlechner at the 62 minute mark.
- 63' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern bench stirs into life. Marlon Ritter is withdrawn and Aaron Opoku gets his opportunity.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Goal! Filip Kaloc scores his 7 goal in 273 matches.
- 74' Haris Tabakovic was booked on 74.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Aymen Barkok is booked for Hertha BSC — card on 78.
- 83' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern manager makes a substitution. Ragnar Ache departs to be replaced by Dickson Abiama.
- 90' Julian Niehues has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 1-3 the final result. Hertha BSC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 37
- 34
- 35
- 20
- 7
- 18
- 25
- 6
-
31
Marton Dardai ↓ Fabian Reese 46'
- 39
Bench
- 2
- 27
-
11
Fabian Reese ↑ 46'
-
5
Andreas Bouchalakis ↑ 46'
-
9
Smail Prevljak ↑ 62'
- 12
- 47
-
26
Gustav Christensen ↑ 62'
- 17
Coach
Pal Dardai
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 18
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Aaron Opoku 63'
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Dickson Abiama 85'
-
27
Frank Ronstadt ↓ Jean Zimmer 49'
- 29
- 15
- 33
- 2
- 16
- 26
Bench
- 24
- 11
-
8
Jean Zimmer ↑ 49'
- 30
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 63'
- 20
-
40
Dickson Abiama ↑ 85'
- 14
-
25
Filip Stojilkovic ↑ 63'
Coach
Dimitrios Grammozis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jan Luca Schuler | 2 |
| Fabian Reese | 2 |
| Philipp Klement | 1 |
| Aaron Opoku | 1 |
| Boris Tomiak | 1 |
| Mergim Berisha | 1 |
| Mickael Cuisance | 1 |
| Almamy Toure | 1 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-01-31
Hertha BSC
1–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-01-26
1. FC Kaiserslautern
4–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2024-01-20
FC St. Pauli 1910
2–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2023-12-17
Eintracht Braunschweig
2–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2023-12-09
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
Hertha BSC
L
2023-12-05
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–0
1. FC Nurnberg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
62%
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.