SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.
- SV Darmstadt 98 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Lechner
- Assistant 1 Julius Martenstein
- Assistant 2 Kevin Behrens (Germany)
10 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 5–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Hamburger SV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | SV Werder Bremen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | SC Preussen Munster | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Hannover 96 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 07 Dec | Karlsruher SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Nov | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| SV Darmstadt 98 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #6 |
| 52 | Points | 52 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 13 / 13 / 8 | W / D / L | 16 / 4 / 14 |
| 57 | Scored | 52 |
| 45 | Conceded | 47 |
| +12 | GD | +5 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 38% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
SV Darmstadt 98 this season
SV Darmstadt 98 this season
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
SV Darmstadt 98 are 5th (52 pts). 1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Darmstadt 98
0-15
4/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/5
■ 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' And we are off! SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' SV Darmstadt 98 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.
- 14' SV Darmstadt 98 ring the changes. Isac Lidberg has done his job and it is now time for Luca Marseiler to step up.
- 19' Sergio Lopez Galache, a Spain , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 22' A moment of madness from Sergio Lopez Galache on 22 minutes earns him a card. SV Darmstadt 98 will be frustrated.
- 27' 1. FC Kaiserslautern fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' 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.
- 33' SV Darmstadt 98 is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kilian Corredor on 33.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Marco Thiede has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergio Lopez Galache on 46 minute.
- 47' Fraser Hornby has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. SV Darmstadt 98 must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. SV Darmstadt 98 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Goal! Luca Marseiler scores his 3 goal in 316 matches.
- 63' Marlon Ritter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 63.
- 65' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern bench stirs into life. Luca Sirch is withdrawn and Afeez Aremu gets his opportunity.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 72' Boris Tomiak picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 73' What composure from Fraser Hornby! The Scotland international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SV Darmstadt 98 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 81' Jan Gyamerah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Frank Ronstadt on 81 minute.
- 82' The SV Darmstadt 98 manager makes a substitution. Luca Marseiler departs to be replaced by Tobias Kempe.
- 84' Daniel Hanslik doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 88' Kilian Corredor makes no mistake. The score reads 5-1 and SV Darmstadt 98 are in front.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 5-1.
Lineups
SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 17
- 20
- 15
- 9
- 16
- 2
-
7
Isac Lidberg ↓ Luca Marseiler 14'
- 38
- 34
Bench
- 11
-
13
Marco Thiede ↑ 46'
- 30
- 23
-
19
Fynn-Luca Lakenmacher ↑ 81'
-
21
Matondo-Merveille Papela ↑ 82'
-
8
Luca Marseiler ↑ 14'
- 3
Coach
Florian Kohfeldt
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 6
- 1
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Leon Robinson 81'
- 19
-
27
Frank Ronstadt ↓ Jan Gyamerah 81'
- 2
- 3
- 24
-
31
Luca Sirch ↓ Afeez Aremu 65'
- 26
-
41
Daisuke Yokota ↓ Aaron Opoku 65'
Bench
-
32
Jan Gyamerah ↑ 81'
- 13
- 18
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 65'
- 20
- 29
-
23
Afeez Aremu ↑ 65'
- 28
-
37
Leon Robinson ↑ 81'
Coach
Markus Anfang
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fraser Hornby | 2 |
| Luca Marseiler | 2 |
| Kilian Corredor | 2 |
| Daniel Hanslik | 1 |
| Marlon Ritter | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
Head to Head
SV Darmstadt 98 Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-12-14
SV Darmstadt 98
5–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-12-07
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
Karlsruher SC
W
2024-11-29
FC Schalke 04
0–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-11-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
Eintracht Braunschweig
W
2024-11-08
1. FC Nurnberg
0–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2024-11-03
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–2
1. FC Magdeburg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.11
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Darmstadt 98 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
SV Darmstadt 98 or Draw
74%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
50%
SV Darmstadt 98 or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SV Darmstadt 98 win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SV Darmstadt 98
| Handicap | SV Darmstadt 98 covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 15% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

