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Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Fritz Walter Stadion Sun 31 Aug 19:30
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Kaiserslautern vs Darmstadt

Kaiserslautern host Darmstadt in this German 2. Bundesliga fixture at Fritz Walter Stadion, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Darmstadt to Cause FCK Problems

Darmstadt +0.25 at 1.68 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Kaiserslautern, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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2-1 Win for FCK in Pair’s Previous Clash

Kaiserslautern were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Ursapharm-Arena, Elversberg claimed a 2-1 win. The Red Devils had 43% possession and totalled four shots on target, while Richmond Tachie scored the goal.

Darmstadt hosted Hertha BSC at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw. The Hesse outfit had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 56% possession and four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kaiserslautern won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 home triumph when facing Darmstadt at Fritz Walter Stadion. We’ve seen the past 4 H2H meetings involve two wins for Darmstadt, one draw and one victory for Kaiserslautern.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Darmstadt logo Darmstadt 5 3 1 1 8 5 3 8:5 10
6 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern 5 3 0 2 8 4 4 8:4 9
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Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Lautern have had 51.8% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 11.0 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Marlon Ritter has found the net 3 times, Ragnar Ache 2, with Richmond Tachie and two other players on 1. Marlon Ritter is the top assists maker on 2.

Darmstadt – Last 10 League Games

Darmstadt have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.4% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Isac Lidberg is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Fraser Hornby has 4, with Killian Corredor and Luca Marseiler both on 2. Fraser Hornby and Killian Corredor have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kaiserslautern confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Julian Krahl (GK), Luca Sirch, Maxwell Gyamfi, Ji-soo Kim, Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Semih Sahin, Mika Haas, Ivan Prtajin, Marlon Ritter, Richmond Tachie.

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Matej Maglica, Luca Marseiler, Merveille Papela, Killian Corredor, Kai Klefisch, Fabian Nürnberger, Fraser Hornby, Isac Lidberg.

Kaiserslautern vs Darmstadt Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Kaiserslautern vs Darmstadt with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Darmstadt at 1.68 in this 2. Bundesliga match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent 2. Bundesliga stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Kaiserslautern vs Darmstadt league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lautern in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lautern in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lautern in 3 of their last 4 games against Darmstadt.

Darmstadt +0.25 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern logo 1 - 2 Darmstadt logo Darmstadt

You can secure odds of 7.00 that Darmstadt are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fraser Hornby to Score

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt) has scored four goals in his past nine 2. Bundesliga matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the 3.45 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Kaiserslautern Under 5.5 Corners

Kaiserslautern have had under 5.5 corners in three consecutive home matches, with Darmstadt conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous five away games. We’re anticipating Kaiserslautern to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at 1.73.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
11.20 5.60 5.60
Home
11.40 5.70 5.70
Away
10.50 4.90 5.60
Darmstadt Logo Darmstadt
Total
9.80 5.50 4.30
Home
10.00 4.00 6.00
Away
9.20 4.20 5.00
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Kaiserslautern Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Darmstadt +0.25
Total Goals Over 2.5
Team Corners Kaiserslautern Under 5.5

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Kaiserslautern vs Darmstadt Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Tight Affair

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Darmstadt are 2.40 for a 2. Bundesliga win, with Kaiserslautern being 2.55. The draw is on offer at 3.70 if you expect the game to finish level.

If you fancy Darmstadt but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of 1.78. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Kaiserslautern at 1.88 on the Draw No Bet market.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at 1.58 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Asian Handicap
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Isac Lidberg Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Isac Lidberg can be backed to find the net anytime at 2.70, with 5.00 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)
Mahir Emreli (FCK)
Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)
Faride Alidou (FCK)
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Can Kaiserslautern Continue Their Winning Streak at Home?

Kaiserslautern have clocked up three straight wins at Fritz Walter Stadion. The Rhineland-Palatinate club have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Darmstadt have clocked up six losses, three draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The past meeting at Fritz Walter Stadion saw Kaiserslautern defeat Darmstadt 2-1.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern Home Stats 7-2-1 2.50 1.70 0.80 7 3 7 3
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt Away Stats 1-3-6 2.50 0.90 1.60 5 5 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Kaiserslautern vs Darmstadt Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Lautern vs Darmstadt team news before you bet. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and all current injury news.

Kaiserslautern Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Darmstadt Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Kaiserslautern Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Julian Krahl
31 Luca Sirch 4 Maxwell Gyamfi 5 Ji-soo Kim
26 Paul Joly 6 Fabian Kunze 8 Semih Sahin 22 Mika Haas
9 Ivan Prtajin 7 Marlon Ritter
29 Richmond Tachie
1 Marcel Schuhen
6 Patric Pfeiffer 20 Aleksandar Vukotic 5 Matej Maglica
8 Luca Marseiler 21 Merveille Papela 34 Killian Corredor 17 Kai Klefisch 15 Fabian Nürnberger
9 Fraser Hornby 7 Isac Lidberg

Darmstadt Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 2-1 Kaiserslautern
17 Aug DFB-Pokal
RSV Eintracht 1949 0-7 Kaiserslautern
10 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 1-0 Schalke 04
03 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 1-0 Kaiserslautern
18 May 2. Bundesliga
FC Koln 4-0 Kaiserslautern
11 May 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-1 Darmstadt

Previous Darmstadt Lineups

24 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 0-0 Hertha BSC
17 Aug DFB-Pokal
1-2 Darmstadt
09 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 0-1 Darmstadt
02 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 4-1 Bochum
18 May 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 3-1 Regensburg
11 May 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-1 Darmstadt

Injuries & Suspensions

Kaiserslautern Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kenny Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Kenny Prince Redondo Foot
Daniel Hanslik Ankle
Simon Asta Cruciate ligame
Frank Ronstadt Muscle
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee
Darmstadt Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matej Maglica Yellow cards
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hannover 96 5 4 0 1 8:5 12
2 Karlsruher 5 3 2 0 7:3 11
3 A. Bielefeld 5 3 1 1 11:4 10
4 Darmstadt 5 3 1 1 8:5 10
5 Elversberg 5 3 1 1 7:5 10
6 Kaiserslautern 5 3 0 2 8:4 9
7 Schalke 04 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
8 Paderborn 5 2 2 1 5:4 8
9 Preussen Munster 5 2 1 2 8:8 7
10 Braunschweig 5 2 1 2 6:7 7
11 F. Dusseldorf 5 2 1 2 5:9 7
12 Holstein Kiel 5 2 0 3 5:6 6
13 Greuther Furth 5 2 0 3 10:14 6
14 Hertha BSC 5 1 2 2 4:4 5
15 D. Dresden 5 1 1 3 7:9 4
16 Bochum 5 1 0 4 5:9 3
17 Magdeburg 5 1 0 4 7:12 3
18 Nurnberg 5 0 1 4 2:6 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Karlsruher 3 3 0 0 7:3 9
2 Darmstadt 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 Elversberg 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
4 A. Bielefeld 3 2 0 1 8:3 6
5 Kaiserslautern 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
6 Schalke 04 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
7 Paderborn 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
8 Hannover 96 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
9 Braunschweig 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
10 Preussen Munster 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
11 Bochum 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
12 Greuther Furth 3 1 0 2 3:7 3
13 Nurnberg 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
14 F. Dusseldorf 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
15 Hertha BSC 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
16 Magdeburg 2 0 0 2 4:6 0
17 D. Dresden 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
18 Holstein Kiel 2 0 0 2 1:4 0