Match

1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 7Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Voith-Arena, Heidenheim an der Brenz

1. FC Heidenheim1. FC Kaiserslautern

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Heidenheim the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

A very open match: only 9 Elo points separate 1. FC Heidenheim (1,981) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,990).

1. FC Heidenheim win44 %
Draw25 %
1. FC Kaiserslautern win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Heidenheim have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Heidenheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 18, 2026Bayern München(home)2-4Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026Hertha BSC(away)1-42. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026VfL Osnabrück(home)4-32. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(home)4-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 22, 2026Bologna(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Karlsruher SC(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026VfL Wolfsburg(away)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Metz(away)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Sudtirol(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 1. FC Heidenheim win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 1, 20231. FC Kaiserslautern 2-2 1. FC Heidenheim2. Bundesliga
Sep 18, 20221. FC Heidenheim 2-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
May 6, 20181. FC Kaiserslautern 1-0 1. FC Heidenheim2. Bundesliga
Dec 1, 20171. FC Heidenheim 3-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
Mar 12, 20171. FC Kaiserslautern 1-1 1. FC Heidenheim2. Bundesliga
Sep 24, 20161. FC Heidenheim 3-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Heidenheim on Apr 1, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Heidenheim score 2.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Heidenheim2.51.7211/1511/15
1. FC Kaiserslautern1.11.183/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Heidenheim sit 9th in 2. Bundesliga (3 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
91. FC Heidenheim2101573
141. FC Kaiserslautern2020002

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Heidenheim the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Where and when is 1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?
1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on October 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Voith-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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