Where and when is Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?

Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at SchücoArena, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 60% 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

Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)SchücoArena, Bielefeld

Arminia Bielefeld

1. FC Kaiserslautern

The Footlab model makes Arminia Bielefeld the favourite at 57%, against 23% for a draw and 20% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

A very open match: only 20 Elo points separate Arminia Bielefeld (2,017) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,997).

Arminia Bielefeld win57 %

Draw23 %

1. FC Kaiserslautern win20 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Arminia Bielefeld have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 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.

Arminia Bielefeld
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	2-2	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Energie Cottbus(home)	3-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Karlsruher SC(away)	1-2	2. Bundesliga
Jul 25, 2026	MSV Duisburg(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Bologna(away)	4-0	Friendlies Clubs

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

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
May 8, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern 2-0 Arminia Bielefeld	2. Bundesliga
Dec 13, 2025	Arminia Bielefeld 0-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
May 13, 2023	1. FC Kaiserslautern 1-2 Arminia Bielefeld	2. Bundesliga
Nov 5, 2022	Arminia Bielefeld 2-3 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Apr 27, 2018	Arminia Bielefeld 3-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Nov 26, 2017	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-2 Arminia Bielefeld	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Arminia Bielefeld on May 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Arminia Bielefeld score 2.6 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Arminia Bielefeld	2.6	1.4	3	11/15	11/15
1. FC Kaiserslautern	1.1	1.1	8	3/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Arminia Bielefeld sit 6th in 2. Bundesliga (3 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
6	Arminia Bielefeld	2	1	0	1	4	2	3
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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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 Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?: The Footlab model makes Arminia Bielefeld the favourite at 57%, against 23% for a draw and 20% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Where and when is Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?: Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at SchücoArena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 60% 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.