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Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor Sat 6 Dec 14:30
Karlsruher SC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Darmstadt vs Karlsruher

Darmstadt clash with Karlsruher at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 6 December.

Darmstadt Great Value against KSC

We’re going for a straight pick on Darmstadt when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Karlsruher, with odds of -132 currently available.

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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 3-0 Darmstadt Win

Darmstadt played out a 0-0 draw when they were last in 2. Bundesliga action. This was on the road at Ursapharm-Arena against Elversberg.

On Wednesday night, Darmstadt visited Freiburg and were defeated 2-0 in the DFB-Pokal.

Karlsruher SC have lost their previous three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Hannover 96 at Heinz von Heiden-Arena. The Baden-Wurttemberg side had 40% of possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Darmstadt boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Karlsruher. In their last clash, Darmstadt came out with a 3-0 home win at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Darmstadt logo Darmstadt 19 10 7 2 34 20 14 34:20 37
8 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher 19 7 5 7 29 35 -6 29:35 26
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Darmstadt – Last 10 League Games

Darmstadt have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The Hesse club have averaged 44.0% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top scorer Isac Lidberg has found the net 6 times, Fraser Hornby 4, with Killian Corredor and Hiroki Akiyama both scoring 2. Marco Richter is the leading assists maker on 4.

Karlsruher – Last 10 League Games

Karlsruher have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.7% possession, 4.9 corners taken and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.

Fabian Schleusener is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Lilian Egloff and Marvin Wanitzek both have 3. Look no further than David Herold for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Sergio Lopez, Patric Pfeiffer, Matej Maglica, Fabian Nuernberger, Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, Killian Corredor, Luca Marseiler, Isac Lidberg.

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Sebastian Jung, Marcel Franke, Marcel Beifus, David Herold, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Andreas Mueller, Dzenis Burnic, Marvin Wanitzek, Fabian Schleusener, Philipp Foerster.

Darmstadt vs Karlsruher Prediction & Betting Tips

This Darmstadt vs Karlsruher betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Darmstadt can win this 2. Bundesliga clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -132 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant 2. Bundesliga stats to get the full picture.

Key Darmstadt vs Karlsruher league stats:

  • Darmstadt have won 11 of their last 18 games at home.
  • Darmstadt have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Karlsruher have lost their last 3 games.
Darmstadt to Win Probability

The best betting apps make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Darmstadt Darmstadt logo 2 - 0 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by Darmstadt. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isac Lidberg to Score +116 BetMGM logo

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt) has found the net in his past two 2. Bundesliga matches on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +116 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Darmstadt Under 5.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

Darmstadt have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three consecutive games, with Karlsruher conceding under 5.5 corners in 9 of their previous 10 away matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Darmstadt Team Corners line and this is priced at -139.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Darmstadt Logo Darmstadt
Total
9.50 4.30 5.20
Home
9.90 4.70 5.20
Away
9.30 5.00 4.30
Karlsruher Logo Karlsruher
Total
10.40 4.90 5.50
Home
10.30 5.10 5.20
Away
9.20 4.70 4.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Darmstadt -132
Both Team To Score No +130
Team Corners Darmstadt Under 5.5 -139

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Darmstadt vs Karlsruher Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Expecting Darmstadt to Triumph

Darmstadt are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this 2. Bundesliga encounter. The -132 for them coming out on top suggests a 57% probability based on their latest betting odds. Karlsruher SC are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +300.

If you think Darmstadt can win by two or more goals against Karlsruher, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -110. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -189 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Isac Lidberg Top of First Goalscorer List

Isac Lidberg is the First Goalscorer favourite at +310. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +116.

Player Goals
Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)
First
+116
Anytime
+310
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Fabian Schleusener (KSC)
First
+170
Anytime
+430
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Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)
First
+175
Anytime
+440
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Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)
First
+265
Anytime
+650
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Darmstadt Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Home Streak

Darmstadt are unbeaten over their previous nine games at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. The Lilies have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Karlsruher have recorded five draws, three losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

When the teams previously met at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, Darmstadt defeated Karlsruher 3-0. In the past 6 H2H matches at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, we have seen two wins for each team and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt Home Stats 6-3-1 3.20 2.10 1.10 7 3 5 5
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher Away Stats 2-5-3 3.00 1.20 1.80 7 3 5 5
  • 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
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt League Stats
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Darmstadt vs Karlsruher Lineups & Team News

Check the Darmstadt vs Karlsruher team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest injury reports.

Darmstadt Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Darmstadt Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Marcel Schuhen
2 Sergio Lopez 6 Patric Pfeiffer 5 Matej Maglica 15 Fabian Nuernberger
17 Kai Klefisch 16 Hiroki Akiyama
23 Marco Richter 34 Killian Corredor 8 Luca Marseiler
7 Isac Lidberg
1 H. Christian Bernat
2 Sebastian Jung 28 Marcel Franke 4 Marcel Beifus 20 David Herold
36 Rafael Pinto Pedrosa 16 Andreas Mueller 7 Dzenis Burnic 10 Marvin Wanitzek
24 Fabian Schleusener 11 Philipp Foerster

Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Darmstadt Substitutes

  • 19Fynn Lakenmacher
  • 20Aleksandar Vukotic
  • 21Merveille Papela
  • 26Matthias Bader
  • 27Bartosz Bialek
  • 28Paul Will
  • 30A. Brunst-Zoellner
  • 32Fabian Holland
  • 44Yosuke Furukawa

Karlsruher Substitutes

  • 9Roko Simic
  • 13Shio Fukuda
  • 15Paul Scholl
  • 17Leon Opitz
  • 21Meiko Waschenbach
  • 29Niclas Duehring
  • 30Robin Himmelmann
  • 44Eymen Laghrissi

Previous Darmstadt Lineups

03 Dec DFB-Pokal
Freiburg 2-0 Darmstadt
30 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 0-0 Darmstadt
22 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 4-2 Greuther Furth
08 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 2-3 Darmstadt
01 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 2-2 A. Bielefeld
29 Oct DFB-Pokal
Darmstadt 4-0 Schalke 04

Previous Karlsruher Lineups

28 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-0 Karlsruher
23 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-3 Elversberg
08 Nov 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 4-0 Karlsruher
01 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-1 Schalke 04
28 Oct DFB-Pokal
B. M'gladbach 3-1 Karlsruher
24 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 1-4 Karlsruher

Injuries & Suspensions

Darmstadt Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matej Maglica Yellow cards
Matthias Bader Muscle
Karlsruher Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marcel Beifus Knee
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu Knee
Team Squads

Darmstadt Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Florian Kohfeldt

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Patric Pfeiffer 5 D 14 1260 14 0 0 0 0 0
Marcel Schuhen 1 G 14 1260 14 0 0 1 2 0
Fraser Hornby 9 F 14 1155 14 0 4 5 3 0
Aleksandar Vukotic 20 D 13 1131 12 2 1 0 3 0
Killian Corredor 34 F 13 1101 12 1 3 2 2 0

Karlsruher Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Christian Eichner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Hans Christian Bernat 1 G 14 1260 14 0 0 0 4 0
Marvin Wanitzek 10 M 14 1260 14 0 4 2 1 0
David Herold 20 D 14 1246 14 0 0 4 3 0
Nicolai Rapp 6 M 14 1171 14 0 0 0 4 0
Christoph Kobald 22 D 13 1130 13 0 1 2 5 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 19 12 3 4 24:12 39
2 Darmstadt 19 10 7 2 34:20 37
3 Paderborn 19 11 3 5 30:21 36
4 Elversberg 19 10 5 4 34:19 35
5 Hannover 96 19 9 5 5 33:26 32
6 Kaiserslautern 19 9 4 6 34:24 31
7 Hertha BSC 19 8 6 5 23:18 30
8 Karlsruher 19 7 5 7 29:35 26
9 Nurnberg 19 7 4 8 22:27 25
10 Holstein Kiel 19 6 6 7 24:24 24
11 Bochum 19 6 5 8 27:26 23
12 Braunschweig 19 6 3 10 20:32 21
13 A. Bielefeld 19 5 5 9 29:27 20
14 Magdeburg 19 6 2 11 25:31 20
15 Preussen Munster 19 5 5 9 23:30 20
16 F. Dusseldorf 19 6 2 11 17:29 20
17 D. Dresden 19 5 4 10 28:35 19
18 Greuther Furth 19 4 4 11 26:46 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 10 7 3 0 20:8 24
2 Kaiserslautern 10 7 1 2 24:12 22
3 Schalke 04 9 7 1 1 12:6 22
4 Elversberg 9 5 4 0 16:6 19
5 Paderborn 10 6 1 3 17:14 19
6 Nurnberg 10 5 3 2 14:12 18
7 Hannover 96 9 5 1 3 14:12 16
8 Karlsruher 9 5 1 3 16:16 16
9 Hertha BSC 10 4 3 3 7:8 15
10 A. Bielefeld 10 4 2 4 19:12 14
11 Bochum 9 4 2 3 15:12 14
12 Holstein Kiel 9 4 2 3 11:8 14
13 Preussen Munster 10 3 5 2 14:13 14
14 F. Dusseldorf 10 3 2 5 9:15 11
15 Braunschweig 10 3 2 5 11:19 11
16 Greuther Furth 9 2 3 4 10:19 9
17 D. Dresden 9 2 2 5 14:16 8
18 Magdeburg 9 2 1 6 13:18 7