VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — DFB-Pokal at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
- VfB Stuttgart 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Holstein Kiel | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Juventus FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | AC Sparta Praha | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 4–3 | W |
| 19 Oct | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | SSV Jahn Regensburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Hamburger SV | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
100%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
VfB Stuttgart
| Dzenan Pejcinovic | 3 G | |
| Tiago Tomas | 1 G | 1 A |
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Ibrahim Kanate | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Arena that hosts another battle between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 14' GOAL! Nick Woltemade scores on 14. Assisted by Ermedin Demirovic
- 19' 1. FC Kaiserslautern 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.
- 24' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' It’s gonna be a card for Chris Fuhrich.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Frans Kratzig made 551 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' Against the run of play, Boris Tomiak has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' The travelling 1. FC Kaiserslautern supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aaron Opoku suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' VfB Stuttgart started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 58.
- 59' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Frans Kratzig is replaced by Angelo Stiller on 59 minute.
- 61' Malik Fathi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Marlon Ritter argues furiously but the card stands.
- 68' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfB Stuttgart needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' Magnificent from Chris Fuhrich! That is 27 goals in 407 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 77' The VfB Stuttgart manager makes a substitution. Chris Fuhrich departs to be replaced by Jamie Leweling.
- 79' Fresh legs for 1. FC Kaiserslautern! Tobias Raschl comes on to replace Marlon Ritter.
- 80' 1. FC Kaiserslautern player sees a card in front of him.
- 85' 1. FC Kaiserslautern ring the changes. Daisuke Yokota has done his job and it is now time for Richmond Tachie to step up.
- 86' Poor challenge from Erik Wekesser. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 86 minute. Pascal Stenzel leaves to be changed by Josha Vagnoman.
- Another three points for VfB Stuttgart.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 9
-
15
Pascal Stenzel ↓ Josha Vagnoman 86'
-
27
Chris Fuhrich ↓ Jamie Leweling 77'
- 1
-
11
Nick Woltemade ↓ Deniz Undav 59'
- 29
-
32
Fabian Rieder ↓ Enzo Millot 77'
- 3
-
13
Frans Kratzig ↓ Angelo Stiller 59'
- 45
Bench
-
4
Josha Vagnoman ↑ 86'
- 7
- 33
-
18
Jamie Leweling ↑ 77'
- 10
-
26
Deniz Undav ↑ 59'
-
8
Enzo Millot ↑ 77'
-
6
Angelo Stiller ↑ 59'
- 2
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Tobias Raschl 79'
- 13
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Daniel Hanslik 59'
- 33
- 2
- 24
-
31
Luca Sirch ↓ Leon Robinson 79'
- 41
Bench
- 30
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 59'
-
20
Tobias Raschl ↑ 79'
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 59'
-
29
Richmond Tachie ↑ 85'
- 23
- 3
- 26
-
37
Leon Robinson ↑ 79'
Coach
Markus Anfang
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Boris Tomiak | 1 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 1 |
| Nick Woltemade | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-10-29
VfB Stuttgart
2–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-10-26
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
3–4
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-10-19
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–0
SC Paderborn 07
W
2024-10-05
SV 07 Elversberg
1–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-09-28
SSV Jahn Regensburg
0–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2024-09-21
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–2
Hamburger SV
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.59
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
75%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
51%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.