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

SV Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC is played on March 6, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 63% 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

SV Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 25Kick-off on March 6, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt

SV Darmstadt 98

Karlsruher SC

The Footlab model makes SV Darmstadt 98 the favourite at 59%, against 22% for a draw and 19% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win SV Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC?

A very open match: only 45 Elo points separate SV Darmstadt 98 (2,005) and Karlsruher SC (1,960).

SV Darmstadt 98 win59 %

Draw22 %

Karlsruher SC win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SV Darmstadt 98 have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Karlsruher SC have 4, 3 and 8.

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

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

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

What does the head-to-head say?

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

SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 63% 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
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	10/15
Karlsruher SC	1.3	1.9	1	10/15	12/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th in 2. Bundesliga (1 points from 2 matches) and Karlsruher SC sit 3rd (4 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 SV Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC?: The Footlab model makes SV Darmstadt 98 the favourite at 59%, against 22% for a draw and 19% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is SV Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC played?: SV Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC is played on March 6, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 63% 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.