Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Wolfsburg played?

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Wolfsburg is played on January 23, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, 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.

Match

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Wolfsburg: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern

1. FC Kaiserslautern

VfL Wolfsburg

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for VfL Wolfsburg. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Wolfsburg?

A very open match: only 34 Elo points separate 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,997) and VfL Wolfsburg (2,031).

1. FC Kaiserslautern win41 %

Draw26 %

VfL Wolfsburg win33 %

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; VfL Wolfsburg have 6, 5 and 4.

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

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(away)	1-0	DFB Pokal
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

VfL Wolfsburg
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 24, 2026	Altglienicke(away)	3-3	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Hannover 96(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(home)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026	Telstar(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Lyon(home)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 1 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 VfL Wolfsburg win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg 0-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Mar 3, 2012	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-0 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga
Sep 24, 2011	VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	Bundesliga
May 7, 2011	VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern	Bundesliga
Dec 11, 2010	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-0 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Aug 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

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

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1. FC Kaiserslautern	1.1	1.1	8	3/15	6/15
VfL Wolfsburg	1.7	1.1	5	8/15	8/15

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 VfL Wolfsburg sit 4th (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
4	VfL Wolfsburg	2	1	1	0	1	0	4
14	1. FC Kaiserslautern	2	0	2	0	0	0	2

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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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 VfL Wolfsburg?: The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for VfL Wolfsburg.
Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Wolfsburg played?: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Wolfsburg is played on January 23, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, 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.