Karlsruher SC vs VfL Osnabrück, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Karlsruher SC vs VfL Osnabrück — 2. Bundesliga at BBBank Wildpark.
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Osnabrück 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Soren Storks
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 Nürnberg | 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 Fürth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preußen Münster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | VfL Osnabrück | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | Hannover 96 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Hertha BSC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Nov | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Karlsruher SC and VfL Osnabruck get this one started.
- 4' Christoph Kobald does the damage! The net is bulging and Karlsruher SC surge ahead!
- 9' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Maximilian Thalhammer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Karlsruher SC.
- 24' David Gnaase doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mickael Cuisance made 479 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' Karlsruher SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Paul Nebel. He receives a card.
- 44' Karlsruher SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Osnabruck backline.
- 49' It looks surprising VfL Osnabruck does not make any changes. Budu Zivzivadze has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' Maxwell Gyamfi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 334 appearances.
- 55' Marvin Wanitzek adds to his 0 season tally! Karlsruher SC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Karlsruher SC in their trying to find a way past VfL Osnabruck's compact .
- 64' Lars Kehl is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robert Tesche at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfL Osnabruck that had 41 games and scored 42 goals.
- 72' Lex-Tyger Lobinger is replacing Christian Conteh for the VfL Osnabruck side.
- 76' The whistle greets Budu Zivzivadze as he departs to be replaced by Fabian Schleusener.
- 77' David Gnaase picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Karlsruher SC and VfL Osnabruck are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' A tactical swap from VfL Osnabruck — Maximilian Thalhammer on, Oumar Diakhite off on 85 minutes.
- 86' Paul Nebel makes way for Ali-Eren Ersungur at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Karlsruher SC.
- 90' The crowd applauds Igor Matanovic as he leaves the pitch. Robin Bormuth steps in for Karlsruher SC.
- Karlsruher SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 15
- 8
- 28
-
16
Philip Heise ↓ David Herold 86'
- 10
- 22
- 23
- 11
-
26
Paul Nebel ↓ Ali-Eren Ersungur 86'
-
9
Igor Matanovic ↓ Robin Bormuth 90'
Bench
- 18
-
24
Fabian Schleusener ↑ 76'
-
32
Robin Bormuth ↑ 90'
- 21
- 4
- 29
-
20
David Herold ↑ 86'
- 37
-
27
Ali-Eren Ersungur ↑ 86'
VfL Osnabrück Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
8
Robert Tesche ↓ Lars Kehl 64'
- 14
- 26
- 2
- 17
-
7
Noel Niemann ↓ Henry Rorig 85'
- 22
- 4
- 9
- 3
Bench
-
6
Maximilian Thalhammer ↑ 85'
- 1
- 13
- 25
- 32
-
11
Haralambos Makridis ↑ 64'
-
16
Henry Rorig ↑ 85'
-
21
Lex-Tyger Lobinger ↑ 72'
-
18
Lars Kehl ↑ 64'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marvin Wanitzek | 3 |
| Erik Engelhardt | 1 |
| Christoph Kobald | 1 |
| David Gnaase | 1 |
| Dzenis Burnic | 1 |
| Robert Tesche | 1 |
Karlsruher SC Form
VfL Osnabrück Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.89
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
VfL Osnabrück xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Karlsruher SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
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
79%
Draw or VfL Osnabrück
44%
Karlsruher SC or VfL Osnabrück
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Karlsruher SC
| Handicap | Karlsruher SC covers | Push | VfL Osnabrück covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
VfL Osnabrück keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.