VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at Bremer Brucke.
- VfL Osnabrück 10 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 10 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 10 | 19 |
| 4 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 10 | 15 |
| 7 | Arminia Bielefeld | 10 | 14 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 10 | 12 |
| 9 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 10 | 12 |
| 10 | VfL Osnabrück | 10 | 11 |
| 11 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | Hannover 96 | 10 | 11 |
| 13 | Karlsruher SC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | FC Energie Cottbus | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 10 | 8 |
| 18 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 10 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Hamburger SV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Hannover 96 | A | 0–7 | L |
| 03 Sep | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | VfL Osnabrück | 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 |
| 25 Aug | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| VfL Osnabrück | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 11 | Points | 18 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 3 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 3 / 2 |
| 14 | Scored | 9 |
| 17 | Conceded | 7 |
| -3 | GD | +2 |
| 1.10 | PPG | 1.80 |
| 30% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
VfL Osnabrück this season
VfL Osnabrück this season
70%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
VfL Osnabrück are 10th (11 pts). 1. FC Kaiserslautern are 4th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
VfL Osnabrück
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
VfL Osnabrück
| Robin Meissner | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ismail Badjie | 2 G | |
| David Kopacz | 1 G | |
| Niklas Wiemann | 1 G |
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 3 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VfL Osnabruck to score. At the same time, 1. FC Kaiserslautern does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' VfL Osnabruck are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Kaiserslautern backline.
- 10' VfL Osnabruck started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' What a moment for Erik Engelhardt! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' That is a card for VfL Osnabruck. Robert Tesche will be fuming at that decision.
- 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for John Verhoek.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Osnabruck is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' 1. FC Kaiserslautern fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfL Osnabruck and 1. FC Kaiserslautern are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Kenny Prince Redondo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 37' Mickael Cuisance has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
- 42' 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.
- 46' 1. FC Kaiserslautern ring the changes. Kenny Prince Redondo has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Opoku to step up.
- 47' Magnificent from Julian Niehues! That is 3 goals in 283 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jannes Wulff made 156 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. VfL Osnabruck in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Kaiserslautern's compact .
- 62' The referee calls foul for Tymoteusz Puchacz. He receives a card.
- 64' VfL Osnabruck make a change. Christian Conteh trudges off to be replaced by Noel Niemann on 64 minutes.
- 69' 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 Oumar Diakhite suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' Another substitution for VfL Osnabruck to replace Jannes Wulff by Henry Rorig on 74 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from 1. FC Kaiserslautern — Terrence Boyd on, Richmond Tachie off on 76 minutes.
- 78' Nikola Soldo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
- 82' Philipp Klement gets the nod from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He replaces Julian Niehues and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Bashkim Ajdini is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 85' The referee shows VfL Osnabruck player a card on 85.
- 85' VfL Osnabruck make a change. Erik Engelhardt trudges off to be replaced by John Verhoek on 85 minutes.
- 87' Lex-Tyger Lobinger has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jean Zimmer on 87 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — VfL Osnabruck 2-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Lineups
VfL Osnabrück Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 8
- 1
- 14
- 26
- 17
- 5
- 32
- 4
- 9
- 3
Bench
- 10
- 6
- 23
- 13
- 7
- 22
- 16
- 28
- 18
Coach
Tobias Schweinsteiger
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 11
-
5
Kevin Kraus ↓ Nikola Soldo 46'
- 8
- 9
- 20
-
29
Richmond Tachie ↓ Terrence Boyd 76'
- 15
- 33
- 2
- 16
Bench
- 1
-
13
Terrence Boyd ↑ 76'
- 21
-
10
Philipp Klement ↑ 82'
- 23
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 46'
- 19
-
27
Lex-Tyger Lobinger ↑ 87'
-
14
Nikola Soldo ↑ 46'
Coach
Dirk Schuster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Erik Engelhardt | 2 |
| Ragnar Ache | 2 |
| Ba-Muaka Simakala | 1 |
| Oumar Diakhite | 1 |
| Boris Tomiak | 1 |
| Julian Niehues | 1 |
| Mickael Cuisance | 1 |
Head to Head
VfL Osnabrück Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2023-10-01
VfL Osnabrück
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
2023-08-25
SC Paderborn 07
1–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2023-08-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
SV 07 Elversberg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26
VfL Osnabrück xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
VfL Osnabrück or 1. FC Kaiserslautern 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
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 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
VfL Osnabrück or Draw
62%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
67%
VfL Osnabrück or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfL Osnabrück win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — VfL Osnabrück
| Handicap | VfL Osnabrück covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
VfL Osnabrück keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.