Sunday , 16 August 2026

Hertha BSC vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
Hertha BSC
3 – 1
Full Time
Karlsruher SC
Sat 29 Mar 2025 · 12:00 UTC Olympiastadion 63,612 HT 45' · FT 45'
Fabian Reese 16' 1–0
Fabian Reese 47' 2–0
2–1 55' Marvin Wanitzek pen
Jan Luca Schuler 89' 3–1
Derry Scherhant 28' Y
Y 30' Marcel Franke
Y 34' Marcel Beifus
Y 37' Christoph Kobald
Y 39' Nicolai Rapp
Y 51' Robin Heusser
Diego Demme 58' Y
Marton Dardai 63' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Hertha BSC vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Olympiastadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Patrick Alt
  • Assistant 1 Martin Speckner
  • Assistant 2 Christian Dietz

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 1. FC Nürnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
5 FC Energie Cottbus 1 3
6 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
7 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
8 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
9 Holstein Kiel 2 2
10 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
11 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
12 SV Darmstadt 98 1 1
13 VfL Wolfsburg 1 1
14 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2 1
15 Arminia Bielefeld 1 0
16 Hannover 96 1 0
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 1 0
18 VfL Osnabruck 2 0

Head-to-Head

2
3
1
Hertha BSC 6 games · Avg 3.5 goals Karlsruher SC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-29 Hertha BSC 3–1 Karlsruher SC 2024-10-26 Karlsruher SC 1–3 Hertha BSC 2024-04-21 Karlsruher SC 3–2 Hertha BSC 2023-11-11 Hertha BSC 2–2 Karlsruher SC

Recent Form

Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Karlsruher SC H 3–1 W
16 Mar Eintracht Braunschweig A 5–1 W
08 Mar FC Schalke 04 H 1–2 L
02 Mar SV 07 Elversberg A 0–4 L
21 Feb 1. FC Nürnberg H 0–0 D
15 Feb TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 1–2 L
Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Hertha BSC A 1–3 L
16 Mar SSV Ulm 1846 H 0–0 D
07 Mar SV Darmstadt 98 A 0–3 L
01 Mar 1. FC Köln H 1–0 W
22 Feb 1. FC Magdeburg H 3–1 W
16 Feb FC Schalke 04 A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Hertha BSC Karlsruher SC
#2 Position #3
6 Points 4
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
5 Scored 2
1 Conceded 1
+4 GD +1
3.00 PPG 2.00
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season

Hertha BSC are 2nd (6 pts). Karlsruher SC are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Karlsruher SC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It looks surprising Hertha BSC does not make any changes. Robin Heusser has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Karlsruher SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dzenis Burnic made 521 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 16' GOAL! Fabian Reese scores on 16. Assisted by Derry Scherhant
  • 21' Louey Ben Farhat is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hertha BSC tonight.
  • 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christoph Kobald, as he is very good at scoring at Olympiastadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 28' Derry Scherhant picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 30' Karlsruher SC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 34' Karlsruher SC receives a card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 37' That is a card for Karlsruher SC. Christoph Kobald will be fuming at that decision.
  • 39' That is a card for Karlsruher SC. Nicolai Rapp will be fuming at that decision.
  • 44' Germany international Tjark Ernst has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 47' GOAL! Fabian Reese scores on 47.
  • 51' Poor challenge from Robin Heusser. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 55' Brilliant from the ! Marvin Wanitzek makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 55.
  • 56' David Herold makes way for Lasse Gunther at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Karlsruher SC.
  • 58' That is a card for Hertha BSC. Diego Demme will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marton Dardai on 63 minutes.
  • 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Hertha BSC in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past Karlsruher SC's compact 3-5-2.
  • 72' Hertha BSC make a change. Linus Gechter trudges off to be replaced by Marten Winkler on 72 minutes.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Sessa. He replaces Ibrahim Maza on 77 minute.
  • 82' 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.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Marcel Beifus as he leaves the pitch. Robin Bormuth steps in for Karlsruher SC.
  • 89' A stunning finish from Jan Luca Schuler — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Hertha BSC take all three points.

Lineups

Hertha BSC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stefan Leitl

Karlsruher SC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Eichner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fabian Reese 3
Deyovaisio Zeefuik 2
Florian Niederlechner 2
Marvin Wanitzek 2
Haris Tabakovic 2
Ibrahim Maza 1
Jan Luca Schuler 1
Leon Jensen 1

Head to Head

2025-03-29 Hertha BSC 3–1 Karlsruher SC 2024-10-26 Karlsruher SC 1–3 Hertha BSC 2024-04-21 Karlsruher SC 3–2 Hertha BSC 2023-11-11 Hertha BSC 2–2 Karlsruher SC

Hertha BSC Form

2025-03-29 Hertha BSC 3–1 Karlsruher SC W 2025-03-16 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–5 Hertha BSC W 2025-03-08 Hertha BSC 1–2 FC Schalke 04 L 2025-03-02 SV 07 Elversberg 4–0 Hertha BSC L 2025-02-21 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Nürnberg D 2025-02-15 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 2–1 Hertha BSC L

Karlsruher SC Form

2025-03-29 Hertha BSC 3–1 Karlsruher SC L 2025-03-16 Karlsruher SC 0–0 SSV Ulm 1846 D 2025-03-07 SV Darmstadt 98 3–0 Karlsruher SC L 2025-03-01 Karlsruher SC 1–0 1. FC Köln W 2025-02-22 Karlsruher SC 3–1 1. FC Magdeburg W 2025-02-16 FC Schalke 04 2–1 Karlsruher SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64 Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57% + Hertha BSC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hertha BSC56% Draw26% Karlsruher SC18%
Actual: Hertha BSC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Hertha BSC or Draw
82%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
44%
Hertha BSC or Karlsruher SC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hertha BSC39% Draw48% Karlsruher SC13%
Actual: Hertha BSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
11.7%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC

Handicap Hertha BSC covers Push Karlsruher SC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 25% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
47% ✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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