Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?

Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 61% 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

Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe

Karlsruher SC

1. FC Kaiserslautern

The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 42%, against 25% for a draw and 33% 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 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

A very open match: only 37 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (1,961) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,998).

Karlsruher SC win42 %

Draw25 %

1. FC Kaiserslautern win33 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

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

Karlsruher SC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Preußen Münster(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld(home)	2-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	1899 Hoffenheim(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026	Inter(home)	1-2	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: 1 Karlsruher SC win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Mar 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Oct 18, 2025	Karlsruher SC 2-3 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
May 4, 2025	Karlsruher SC 2-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Dec 7, 2024	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Feb 24, 2024	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-4 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Karlsruher SC on Aug 15, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Karlsruher SC	1.3	1.9	1	10/15	12/15
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?

Karlsruher SC sit 3rd in 2. Bundesliga (4 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
3	Karlsruher SC	2	1	1	0	2	1	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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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 Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?: The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 42%, against 25% for a draw and 33% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?: Karlsruher SC vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 61% 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.