TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
- TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 34 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Brand
5 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 20.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 8 | 22 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 8 | 18 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 8 | 11 |
| 8 | Arminia Bielefeld | 8 | 11 |
| 9 | FC Energie Cottbus | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 8 | 9 |
| 11 | VfL Osnabruck | 8 | 8 |
| 12 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 8 | 8 |
| 13 | Karlsruher SC | 8 | 8 |
| 14 | Hannover 96 | 8 | 8 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 8 | 7 |
| 16 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 8 | 7 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 8 | 7 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 8 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 4–3 | W |
| 06 Oct | VfL Osnabruck | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Hamburger SV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Sep | Hannover 96 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Karlsruher SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 3–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | Hannover 96 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | VfL Osnabruck | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Sep | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
75%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 2 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — let the football do the talking.
- 5' TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf is showing some good football. However, TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Yannik Engelhardt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 498 appearances.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 18' Felix Klaus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
- 21' Richmond Tachie does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Kaiserslautern surge ahead!
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Magnificent from Jamil Siebert! That is 2 goals in 303 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 32' GOAL! Marlon Ritter scores on 32.
- 36' Ao Tanaka is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' Terrence Boyd gets the nod from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He replaces Ragnar Ache and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' What composure from Matthias Zimmermann! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-5.
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Felix Klaus is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 5 goals this season for the .
- 62' Fresh legs for 1. FC Kaiserslautern! Aaron Opoku comes on to replace Julian Niehues.
- 63' Against the run of play, Ao Tanaka has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' Christos Tzolis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' 1. FC Kaiserslautern ring the changes. Richmond Tachie has done his job and it is now time for Lex-Tyger Lobinger to step up.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Vincent Vermeij argues furiously but the card stands.
- 80' It is a substitution in TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf team. Vincent Vermeij is replaced by Marcel Sobottka on 80 minute.
- 83' A change in the TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf ranks — Felix Klaus exits the field as Takashi Uchino enters on 83.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Takashi Uchino.
- 90' A moment of madness from Marcel Sobottka on 90 minutes earns him a card. TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf will be frustrated.
- 90' Nicolas Gavory has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emmanuel Iyoha on 90 minute.
- Another three points for TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf.
Lineups
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 30
- 9
- 11
- 25
- 33
- 4
- 23
- 7
- 20
- 6
Bench
- 1
- 34
- 10
- 27
- 31
- 8
- 2
- 15
- 18
Coach
Daniel Thioune
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 11
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Philipp Klement 74'
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Terrence Boyd 46'
- 20
- 29
- 33
- 2
-
16
Julian Niehues ↓ Aaron Opoku 62'
- 14
Bench
- 1
-
13
Terrence Boyd ↑ 46'
- 5
- 31
-
10
Philipp Klement ↑ 74'
- 23
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 62'
- 19
-
27
Lex-Tyger Lobinger ↑ 74'
Coach
Dirk Schuster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Hanslik | 3 |
| Marlon Ritter | 3 |
| Ao Tanaka | 2 |
| Christos Tzolis | 2 |
| Ragnar Ache | 2 |
| Felix Klaus | 2 |
| Matthias Zimmermann | 1 |
| Jamil Siebert | 1 |
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf Form
2023-10-21
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
4–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2023-10-06
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
1–1
VfL Osnabruck
D
2023-09-29
Hamburger SV
1–0
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
L
2023-09-24
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
1–1
Hannover 96
D
2023-09-16
FC Hansa Rostock
1–3
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
W
2023-09-01
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
3–1
Karlsruher SC
W
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2023-10-21
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
4–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2023-10-06
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
Hannover 96
W
2023-10-01
VfL Osnabruck
2–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
FC Hansa Rostock
W
2023-09-16
Karlsruher SC
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-02
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
1. FC Nurnberg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.24
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf or Draw
72%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
50%
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.8%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
| Handicap | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 19% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

