Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?

Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 66% 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 SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe

Karlsruher SC

SV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes SV Darmstadt 98 the favourite at 42%, against 24% for a draw and 34% for Karlsruher SC. 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 SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 33 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (1,953) and SV Darmstadt 98 (1,986).

Karlsruher SC win34 %

Draw24 %

SV Darmstadt 98 win42 %

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; SV Darmstadt 98 have 5, 4 and 6.

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

SV Darmstadt 98
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	FC Carl Zeiss Jena(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
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

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
May 3, 2026	Karlsruher SC 2-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Dec 6, 2025	SV Darmstadt 98 3-2 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Mar 7, 2025	SV Darmstadt 98 3-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Oct 4, 2024	Karlsruher SC 3-3 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Jul 22, 2023	Karlsruher SC 0-0 SV Darmstadt 98	Friendlies Clubs
Apr 21, 2023	SV Darmstadt 98 2-1 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 on May 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% 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
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	10/15

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 SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th (1 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
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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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 SV Darmstadt 98?: The Footlab model makes SV Darmstadt 98 the favourite at 42%, against 24% for a draw and 34% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?: Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.