Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at Olympiastadion.
- Hertha BSC 6 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Assistant 1 Alexander Sather
- Assistant 2 Mitja Stegemann
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 26.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | SSV Jahn Regensburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Hamburger SV | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hannover 96 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Dec | SC Preußen Münster | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Hertha BSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | SC Preußen Münster | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | A | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Jan | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | 1. FC Köln | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Hertha BSC | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 18 | Points | 11 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 6 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| 17 | Scored | 6 |
| 7 | Conceded | 4 |
| +10 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
Hertha BSC are 1st (18 pts). 1. FC Kaiserslautern are 5th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hertha BSC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Hertha BSC
| Josip Brekalo | 4 G | 3 A |
| Jon Dagur THorsteinsson | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi | 3 G | |
| Sebastian Gronning | 2 G | |
| Marten Winkler | 1 G | 2 A |
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 2 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Olympiastadion that hosts another battle between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hertha BSC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Ragnar Ache has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Hertha BSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Hertha BSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Kaiserslautern backline.
- 35' Hertha BSC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Kaiserslautern's 3-4-2-1 shape.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Markus Anfang will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Kevin Sessa exits the field as Michal Karbownik enters on 46.
- 49' 1. FC Kaiserslautern receives a card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Markus Anfang might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' Luca Sirch has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 57 minutes.
- 62' 1. FC Kaiserslautern is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' Tim Breithaupt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leon Robinson at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hertha BSC and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' Maximilian Bauer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 73.
- 74' Ibrahim Maza makes way for Florian Niederlechner at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hertha BSC.
- 79' The travelling 1. FC Kaiserslautern supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Marten Winkler is replacing Pascal Klemens for the Hertha BSC side.
- 88' Another change for Hertha BSC made on 88 minute. Mickael Cuisance leaves to be changed by Pal Dardai.
- 90' Another change for 1. FC Kaiserslautern made on 90 minute. Marlon Ritter leaves to be changed by Jannis Heuer.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 42
- 35
-
27
Mickael Cuisance ↓ Pal Dardai 88'
- 11
-
8
Kevin Sessa ↓ Michal Karbownik 46'
- 31
- 44
- 39
-
41
Pascal Klemens ↓ Marten Winkler 84'
- 10
Bench
- 37
-
20
Pal Dardai ↑ 88'
-
7
Florian Niederlechner ↑ 74'
- 5
- 24
-
33
Michal Karbownik ↑ 46'
- 18
- 1
-
22
Marten Winkler ↑ 84'
Coach
Cristian Fiel
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 32
- 5
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Jannis Heuer 90'
- 13
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Daniel Hanslik 90'
- 33
- 31
- 26
- 41
-
37
Leon Robinson ↓ Tim Breithaupt 65'
Bench
-
11
Kenny Prince Redondo ↑ 74'
- 8
- 20
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 90'
-
–
Tim Breithaupt ↑ 65'
-
3
Florian Kleinhansl ↑ 74'
-
24
Jannis Heuer ↑ 90'
- 48
- 25
Coach
Markus Anfang
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabian Reese | 2 |
| Jan Luca Schuler | 2 |
| Derry Scherhant | 1 |
| Florian Niederlechner | 1 |
| Luca Sirch | 1 |
| Marlon Ritter | 1 |
| Richmond Tachie | 1 |
| Jeremy Dudziak | 1 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2025-02-08
Hertha BSC
0–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2025-02-02
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SC Preußen Münster
W
2025-01-24
SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903
2–4
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2025-01-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SSV Ulm 1846
W
2024-12-22
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–1
1. FC Köln
L
2024-12-14
SV Darmstadt 98
5–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
66%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
62%
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

