Karlsruher SC vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Karlsruher SC vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at BBBank Wildpark.
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Assistant 1 Mark Borsch
- Assistant 2 Mario Hildenbrand (Germany)
19 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
🟥 1 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | VfL Sportfreunde Lotte | A | 5–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Aug | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | VfR Aalen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Aug | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 5–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Karlsruher SC | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #1 |
| 44 | Points | 70 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 6 |
| 53 | Scored | 50 |
| 64 | Conceded | 31 |
| -11 | GD | +19 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 62% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 1st (70 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
FC Schalke 04
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at BBBank Wildpark. Karlsruher SC are looking to make home advantage count against FC Schalke 04.
- 3' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Schleusener argues furiously but the card stands.
- 8' 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.
- 13' Karlsruher SC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karel Geraerts might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Karlsruher SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' It looks surprising Karlsruher SC does not make any changes. Janik Bachmann has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' Karlsruher SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' It’s a booking for Karlsruher SC player. Budu Zivzivadze gets a card.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Karlsruher SC and FC Schalke 04 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' FC Schalke 04 receives a card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 45' It’s a booking for Karlsruher SC player. Nicolai Rapp gets a card.
- 48' What a strike from Budu Zivzivadze! The score is 1-0.
- 53' Argentina international Felipe Sanchez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' The crowd applauds Amin Younes as he leaves the pitch. Christopher Antwi-Adjei steps in for FC Schalke 04.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Karlsruher SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' Lasse Gunther makes way for David Herold at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Karlsruher SC.
- 70' FC Schalke 04 ring the changes. Janik Bachmann has done his job and it is now time for Ilyes Hamache to step up.
- 71' The referee shows Karlsruher SC player a card on 71.
- 73' Budu Zivzivadze doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 78' The Karlsruher SC manager makes a substitution. Budu Zivzivadze departs to be replaced by Andrin Hunziker.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' Luca Pfeiffer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fabian Schleusener at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' Another change for Karlsruher SC made on 87 minute. Sebastian Jung leaves to be changed by Rafael Pinto Pedrosa.
- 88' FC Schalke 04 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bryan Lasme is hanging Moussa Sylla on the field on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. Karlsruher SC and FC Schalke 04 share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Karlsruher SC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 17
- 2
- 7
- 28
- 24
- 10
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Robin Heusser 87'
- 11
- 4
-
29
Lasse Gunther ↓ David Herold 67'
- 1
Bench
- 30
- 22
-
16
Luca Pfeiffer ↑ 86'
-
5
Robin Heusser ↑ 87'
-
9
Andrin Hunziker ↑ 78'
-
20
David Herold ↑ 67'
- 31
- 35
-
36
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa ↑ 87'
Coach
Christian Eichner
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
9
Moussa Sylla ↓ Bryan Lasme 88'
- 29
- 19
- 8
-
14
Janik Bachmann ↓ Ilyes Hamache 70'
- 6
- 28
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 17
Bench
-
11
Bryan Lasme ↑ 88'
- 1
- 35
-
18
Christopher Antwi-Adjei ↑ 58'
- 30
- 22
- 23
-
24
Ilyes Hamache ↑ 70'
- 37
Coach
Karel Geraerts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Budu Zivzivadze | 2 |
| Janik Bachmann | 1 |
| Pape Ba | 1 |
| Leon Jensen | 1 |
| Kenan Karaman | 1 |
| Henning Matriciani | 1 |
| Lars Stindl | 1 |
| Igor Matanovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Karlsruher SC Form
2024-09-13
Karlsruher SC
2–0
FC Schalke 04
W
2024-09-01
Eintracht Braunschweig
1–2
Karlsruher SC
W
2024-08-23
Karlsruher SC
3–2
SV 07 Elversberg
W
2024-08-18
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte
0–5
Karlsruher SC
W
2024-08-10
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
0–0
Karlsruher SC
D
2024-08-03
Karlsruher SC
3–2
1. FC Nurnberg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.58
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Karlsruher SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Karlsruher SC or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
51%
Karlsruher SC or FC Schalke 04
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Karlsruher SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Karlsruher SC
| Handicap | Karlsruher SC covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.