Karlsruher SC vs Hertha BSC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Karlsruher SC vs Hertha BSC — 2. Bundesliga at BBBank Wildpark.
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 34 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Heft
- Assistant 1 Jarno Wienefeld (Germany)
- Assistant 2 Fynn Kohn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | SSV Ulm 1846 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 4–4 | D |
| 22 Sep | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Karlsruher SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Karlsruher SC | Hertha BSC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #7 |
| 44 | Points | 51 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 11 |
| 53 | Scored | 47 |
| 64 | Conceded | 44 |
| -11 | GD | +3 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 35% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
83%
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
35%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts). Hertha BSC are 7th (51 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
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Karlsruher SC is hosting Hertha BSC for another epic battle.
- 5' That is a card for Hertha BSC. Toni Leistner will be fuming at that decision.
- 9' Hertha BSC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ibrahim Maza on 9.
- 14' Pascal Klemens gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Ibrahim Maza and will look to change the dynamic.
- 19' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Hertha BSC winning 0% of all matches.
- 24' Karlsruher SC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Karlsruher SC and Hertha BSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Germany international Florian Niederlechner has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' That looks like a foul for a card for Leon Jensen.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' The crowd applauds Jon Dagur THorsteinsson as he leaves the pitch. Derry Scherhant steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 48' Budu Zivzivadze doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 49' GOAL! Deyovaisio Zeefuik scores on 49. Assisted by Mickael Cuisance
- 54' 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.
- 58' Florian Niederlechner is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' The referee shows Karlsruher SC player a card on 60.
- 62' A change in the Karlsruher SC ranks — Bambase Conte exits the field as Luca Pfeiffer enters on 62.
- 66' Hertha BSC receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sebastian Jung.
- 72' Marton Dardai picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 74' Fresh legs for Hertha BSC! Pal Dardai comes on to replace Kevin Sessa.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Marcel Beifus argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' Karlsruher SC make a change. Fabian Schleusener trudges off to be replaced by Lilian Egloff on 76 minutes.
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jan Luca Schuler on 77.
- 80' A moment of madness from Robin Heusser on 80 minutes earns him a card. Karlsruher SC will be frustrated.
- 83' Andreas Bouchalakis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mickael Cuisance on 83 minute.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Andrin Hunziker. He receives a card.
- 89' Hertha BSC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Karlsruher SC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 2
-
7
Dzenis Burnic ↓ Robin Heusser 62'
- 28
- 24
- 10
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Andrin Hunziker 76'
- 11
- 4
-
29
Lasse Gunther ↓ David Herold 62'
- 1
-
31
Bambase Conte ↓ Luca Pfeiffer 62'
Bench
- 30
-
16
Luca Pfeiffer ↑ 62'
-
25
Lilian Egloff ↑ 76'
-
5
Robin Heusser ↑ 62'
-
9
Andrin Hunziker ↑ 76'
-
20
David Herold ↑ 62'
- 26
- 35
- 39
Coach
Christian Eichner
Hertha BSC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 16
- 37
- 42
- 7
- 27
-
8
Kevin Sessa ↓ Pal Dardai 74'
- 24
- 33
- 31
- 1
-
10
Ibrahim Maza ↓ Pascal Klemens 14'
Bench
-
20
Pal Dardai ↑ 74'
- 35
-
5
Andreas Bouchalakis ↑ 83'
- 9
-
18
Jan Luca Schuler ↑ 74'
- 22
-
39
Derry Scherhant ↑ 46'
-
41
Pascal Klemens ↑ 14'
- 21
Coach
Cristian Fiel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabian Reese | 3 |
| Deyovaisio Zeefuik | 2 |
| Florian Niederlechner | 2 |
| Marvin Wanitzek | 2 |
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Jan Luca Schuler | 1 |
| Leon Jensen | 1 |
| Marco Thiede | 1 |
Head to Head
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.67
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Karlsruher SC or Hertha BSC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Karlsruher SC or Draw
58%
Draw or Hertha BSC
67%
Karlsruher SC or Hertha BSC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 0
3.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Karlsruher SC
| Handicap | Karlsruher SC covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

