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
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 München | 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 Düsseldorf | 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. VfB Stuttgart is hosting 1. FC Kaiserslautern for another epic battle.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jannis Heuer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- 14' Nick Woltemade is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 19' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfB Stuttgart must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' VfB Stuttgart receives a card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pascal Stenzel, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 43' Against the run of play, Boris Tomiak has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' Julian Krahl, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 53' Ramon Hendriks needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Time for substitution for VfB Stuttgart. Frans Kratzig is replaced by Angelo Stiller.
- 61' VfB Stuttgart receives a card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marlon Ritter.
- 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marlon Ritter made 316 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 73' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Chris Fuhrich makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and VfB Stuttgart are in front.
- 77' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Jamie Leweling comes on to replace Chris Fuhrich.
- 79' Another substitution for 1. FC Kaiserslautern to replace Marlon Ritter by Tobias Raschl on 79 minute.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tobias Raschl on 80 minutes.
- 85' Another change for 1. FC Kaiserslautern made on 85 minute. Daisuke Yokota leaves to be changed by Richmond Tachie.
- 86' It’s a booking for 1. FC Kaiserslautern player. Erik Wekesser gets a card.
- 86' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Pascal Stenzel is replaced by Josha Vagnoman on 86 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. VfB Stuttgart take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nick Woltemade | 1 |
| Boris Tomiak | 1 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 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 Düsseldorf
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.

