Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at BBBank Wildpark.
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
16 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | 1. FC Saarbrucken | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | Hamburger SV | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Aug | FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz | A | 5–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Karlsruher SC | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 44 | Points | 52 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 16 / 4 / 14 |
| 53 | Scored | 52 |
| 64 | Conceded | 47 |
| -11 | GD | +5 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts). 1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. 1. FC Kaiserslautern kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 1. FC Kaiserslautern is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ragnar Ache on 5.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dirk Schuster might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Germany international Marlon Ritter has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul Nebel made 436 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' 1. FC Kaiserslautern come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' It looks surprising Karlsruher SC does not make any changes. Robin Bormuth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tymoteusz Puchacz on 45.
- 50' The Germany Marvin Wanitzek breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' 1. FC Kaiserslautern looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 61' Daniel Hanslik has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marlon Ritter on 61 minute.
- 66' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 68' Daniel Brosinski is ready to make an impact after coming on for Igor Matanovic at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' Karlsruher SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 73.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' Time for substitution for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Ragnar Ache is replaced by Terrence Boyd.
- 83' Jean Zimmer makes way for Nikola Soldo at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Karlsruher SC and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 8
- 28
- 24
- 16
- 32
-
10
Marvin Wanitzek ↓ Dzenis Burnic 68'
- 23
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Budu Zivzivadze 68'
- 26
- 9
Bench
-
15
Dzenis Burnic ↑ 68'
-
18
Daniel Brosinski ↑ 68'
- 21
-
19
Budu Zivzivadze ↑ 68'
- 4
- 29
- 20
- 30
Coach
Christian Eichner
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
-
8
Jean Zimmer ↓ Nikola Soldo 83'
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Daniel Hanslik 61'
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Terrence Boyd 81'
- 20
-
29
Richmond Tachie ↓ Aaron Opoku 61'
- 15
- 33
- 2
- 16
Bench
- 1
- 11
-
13
Terrence Boyd ↑ 81'
- 21
- 10
- 23
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 61'
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 61'
-
14
Nikola Soldo ↑ 83'
Coach
Dirk Schuster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marvin Wanitzek | 3 |
| Jan Elvedi | 1 |
| Sebastian Jung | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
| Louey Ben Farhat | 1 |
| Budu Zivzivadze | 1 |
| Paul Nebel | 1 |
| Igor Matanovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Karlsruher SC Form
2023-09-16
Karlsruher SC
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-01
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
3–1
Karlsruher SC
L
2023-08-27
Karlsruher SC
2–0
Eintracht Braunschweig
W
2023-08-18
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
1–0
Karlsruher SC
L
2023-08-11
1. FC Saarbrucken
2–1
Karlsruher SC
L
2023-08-06
Karlsruher SC
2–2
Hamburger SV
D
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2023-09-16
Karlsruher SC
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-02
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
1. FC Nurnberg
W
2023-08-25
SC Paderborn 07
1–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2023-08-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
SV 07 Elversberg
W
2023-08-13
FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz
0–5
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2023-08-05
FC Schalke 04
3–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
Karlsruher SC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Karlsruher SC or Draw
63%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
65%
Karlsruher SC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Karlsruher SC
| Handicap | Karlsruher SC covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

