Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 62% 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.

Match

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 4Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern

1. FC Kaiserslautern

SV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for SV Darmstadt 98. 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 20, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 4 Elo points separate 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,979) and SV Darmstadt 98 (1,983).

1. FC Kaiserslautern win39 %

Draw25 %

SV Darmstadt 98 win36 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; SV Darmstadt 98 have 4, 5 and 6.

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

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	Karlsruher SC(home)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Metz(away)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Sudtirol(away)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 17, 2026	FSV Mainz 05(away)	1-4	Friendlies Clubs

SV Darmstadt 98
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 16, 2026	Dynamo Dresden(away)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Holstein Kiel(home)	2-2	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Portsmouth(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	7-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 17, 2026	FC Astoria Walldorf(away)	4-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 SV Darmstadt 98 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 7, 2026	SV Darmstadt 98 4-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Aug 31, 2025	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
May 11, 2025	1. FC Kaiserslautern 2-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Dec 14, 2024	SV Darmstadt 98 5-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Mar 18, 2023	SV Darmstadt 98 2-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Sep 11, 2022	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-3 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Feb 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1. FC Kaiserslautern	1.3	1.1	8	3/15	7/15
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th (1 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
14	1. FC Kaiserslautern	2	0	2	0	0	0	2
15	SV Darmstadt 98	2	0	1	1	2	3	1

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 Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98?: The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 62% 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.