VfL Sportfreunde Lotte vs Karlsruher SC, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
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VfL Sportfreunde Lotte vs Karlsruher SC — DFB-Pokal at Stadion am Lotter Kreuz.
- VfL Sportfreunde Lotte 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Karlsruher SC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Konrad Oldhafer
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Karlsruher SC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 09 Aug | Karlsruher SC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Jun | CA Platense | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | VfL Sportfreunde Lotte | A | 5–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Aug | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 May | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 May | Hannover 96 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VfL Sportfreunde Lotte to score. At the same time, Karlsruher SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' Goal! David Herold scores his 2 goal in 262 matches.
- 7' Karlsruher SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Sportfreunde Lotte is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfL Sportfreunde Lotte and Karlsruher SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 21' Marvin Wanitzek is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' Marc Heider is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfL Sportfreunde Lotte tonight.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' Robin Heusser is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Fatih Ufuk is replacing Leonel Brodersen for the VfL Sportfreunde Lotte side.
- 49' What a moment for Johannes Sabah! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Poor challenge from Philip Fontein. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' Another change for VfL Sportfreunde Lotte made on 62 minute. Philip Fontein leaves to be changed by Niklas Determann.
- 65' Bambase Conte has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dzenis Burnic on 65 minute.
- 66' Christoph Kobald gets the nod from Karlsruher SC. He replaces Marcel Franke and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' What composure from Budu Zivzivadze! The Georgia international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 71' Karlsruher SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Noah Rupp is hanging Fabian Schleusener on the field on 71 minute.
- 75' A tactical swap from VfL Sportfreunde Lotte — Lars Spit on, Marc Heider off on 75 minutes.
- 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
- 82' Bambase Conte does the damage! The net is bulging and Karlsruher SC surge ahead!
- 87' Jeff Mensah has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- The points are shared — VfL Sportfreunde Lotte 0-5 Karlsruher SC. Honours even.
Lineups
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
19
Leonel Brodersen ↓ Fatih Ufuk 46'
- 25
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 4
-
17
Kamer Krasniqi ↓ Samuel Addai 62'
- 11
- 16
-
20
Marc Heider ↓ Lars Spit 75'
Bench
- 1
- 37
-
6
Niklas Determann ↑ 62'
- 31
-
26
Felix Mensing ↑ 46'
-
24
Fatih Ufuk ↑ 46'
- 39
-
29
Samuel Addai ↑ 62'
-
7
Lars Spit ↑ 75'
Coach
Fabian Lübbers
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
7
Dzenis Burnic ↓ Bambase Conte 65'
- 28
-
24
Fabian Schleusener ↓ Noah Rupp 71'
- 10
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Robert Geller 66'
- 11
- 5
- 4
- 1
- 20
Bench
- 17
- 33
-
22
Christoph Kobald ↑ 66'
- 29
-
9
Andrin Hunziker ↑ 71'
-
8
Noah Rupp ↑ 71'
-
31
Bambase Conte ↑ 65'
- 26
-
35
Robert Geller ↑ 66'
Coach
Christian Eichner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Herold | 1 |
| Bambase Conte | 1 |
| Johannes Sabah | 1 |
| Fabian Schleusener | 1 |
| Philipp Hofmann | 1 |
| Fabio Kaufmann | 1 |
| Lucas Cueto | 1 |
| Timo Brauer | 1 |
Head to Head
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte Form
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.85
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.58
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Karlsruher SC to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Karlsruher SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte or Draw
34%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
85%
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte or Karlsruher SC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Karlsruher SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.8%
0 – 3
9%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 3
7.6%
0 – 4
5.8%
1 – 4
4.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 3
3.2%
0 – 5
Actual
Asian Handicap — VfL Sportfreunde Lotte
| Handicap | VfL Sportfreunde Lotte covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| +1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +2 | 48% | 21% | 31% |
| +2.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
Clean Sheet
VfL Sportfreunde Lotte keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.