Friday , 21 August 2026

45 - SV Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, DFB-Pokal 2026-27 ROUND 1

DFB-Pokal · 2026-27
SV Waldhof Mannheim
0 – 0
Half Time
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fri 21 Aug 2026 · 16:00 UTC Carl Benz Stadion
Y 38' Mika Haas
Y 45' Maxwell Gyamfi

Overview

Match Preview

SV Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — DFB-Pokal at Carl Benz Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Schroder
  • Assistant 1 Jan Neitzel
  • Assistant 2 Stefan Lupp

Recent Form

SV Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct 1. FC Nürnberg H 0–1 L
31 Jul Holstein Kiel H 5–3 W
27 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–3 L
08 Aug Eintracht Frankfurt H 2–0 W
13 Sep SC Freiburg H 1–2 L
11 Aug Eintracht Frankfurt H 3–5 L
1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Karlsruher SC H 0–0 D
08 Aug VfL Wolfsburg A 0–0 D
17 May 1. FC Magdeburg A 1–0 W
08 May Arminia Bielefeld H 2–0 W
02 May SG Dynamo Dresden A 0–1 L
24 Apr Eintracht Braunschweig H 0–2 L

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SV Waldhof Mannheim to score. At the same time, 1. FC Kaiserslautern does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Moritz Polte made 144 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. SV Waldhof Mannheim must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Carl Benz Stadion. 1. FC Kaiserslautern seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' SV Waldhof Mannheim have won 7 goals from 6 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' Maximilian Thalhammer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 38' The referee calls foul for Mika Haas. He receives a card.
  • 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 45' Maxwell Gyamfi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.

Lineups

SV Waldhof Mannheim Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

1.25 SV Waldhof Mannheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for: SV Waldhof Mannheim or 1. FC Kaiserslautern 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

SV Waldhof Mannheim38% Draw30% 1. FC Kaiserslautern32%

Both Teams to Score

Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.41

Over / Under Goals

Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

SV Waldhof Mannheim or Draw
68%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
62%
SV Waldhof Mannheim or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
70%

Half-Time Result

SV Waldhof Mannheim26% Draw50% 1. FC Kaiserslautern24%

Correct Score

1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — SV Waldhof Mannheim

Handicap SV Waldhof Mannheim covers Push 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

SV Waldhof Mannheim keeps clean sheet
32%
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
29%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.