Karlsruher SC
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga BBBank Wildpark Sat 18 Oct 07:00
FC Kaiserslautern
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  7. Injuries
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  9. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Karlsruher vs Kaiserslautern

Karlsruher host Kaiserslautern in this German 2. Bundesliga clash at BBBank Wildpark, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

KSC Look a Solid Bet

Karlsruher look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -141 if they get the better of Kaiserslautern and money back if the game finishes in a draw.

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Last H2H Saw Game End 2-2

Karlsruher SC played Dynamo Dresden away in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw at Rudolf Harbig Stadion. Christian Eichner's men had 45% possession and six shots on target, while Marcel Beifus, Lilian Egloff and Fabian Schleusener got among the goals.

Kaiserslautern secured a 3-2 home win over Bochum at Fritz Walter Stadion in their previous game. The Rhineland-Palatinate side recorded 44% possession and totalled ten shots on goal, while Ivan Prtajin found the net twice and Paul Joly scored one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-2 draw in the last head-to-head when visitors Kaiserslautern faced Karlsruher at the BBBank Wildpark. The past 6 H2H games have involved two wins each and two draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern 8 5 0 3 15 9 6 15:9 15
7 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher 8 4 3 1 11 9 2 11:9 15
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Karlsruher – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Karlsruher have had 45.3% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.6 corners.

Top scorer is Lilian Egloff on 4 goals, while Fabian Schleusener and Marvin Wanitzek have both racked up 3. Marvin Wanitzek is the leading assists maker on 3.

Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

Lautern have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 1.7 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 12.1 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Ivan Prtajin has scored 7, followed by Naatan Skyttae on 3 and Marlon Ritter with 2. Paul Joly has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher predicted lineup (3-5-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Christoph Kobald, Nicolai Rapp, Marcel Beifus, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Lilian Egloff, Andreas Müller, Marvin Wanitzek, David Herold, Philipp Forster, Fabian Schleusener.

Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Julian Krahl (GK), Luca Sirch, Jan Elvedi, Ji-soo Kim, Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Semih Sahin, Mika Haas, Marlon Ritter, Naatan Skyttä, Ivan Prtajin.

Karlsruher vs Kaiserslautern Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Karlsruher vs Kaiserslautern with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Karlsruher are going to win, consider backing them at -141 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this 2. Bundesliga clash.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable 2. Bundesliga stats.

Key Karlsruher vs Kaiserslautern league stats:

  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 10 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Lautern in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Lautern in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Lautern in 4 of their last 6 games against Karlsruher.

KSC 0.0 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 58.5% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fabian Schleusener to Score +205 BetMGM logo

Fabian Schleusener (KSC) has scored two goals in his past four 2. Bundesliga home games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +205 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

The past five games featuring Karlsruher have seen 10.80 corners on average, with four of the previous five Kaiserslautern away matches involving over 9.5 Total Corners. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -143.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Karlsruher Logo Karlsruher
Total
10.00 5.40 4.60
Home
9.60 5.10 4.50
Away
9.00 4.80 4.20
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
9.90 5.10 4.80
Home
10.80 6.20 4.60
Away
10.50 4.50 6.00
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Karlsruhe 0.0 -102
Total Goals Over 2.5 -167
Anytime Goalscorer Fabian Schleusener +205

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Karlsruher vs Kaiserslautern 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.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

The draw is available at +270 if you believe that this 2. Bundesliga clash will finish level, with Karlsruher SC at +132 and Kaiserslautern chalked up at +170 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Karlsruher available at +185 and Kaiserslautern at +215. The third option is the draw which is priced at +140.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -192 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Ivan Prtajin Heads First Goalscorer Market

You will find favourite Ivan Prtajin at +450 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +175 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Ivan Prtajin (FCK)
First
+175
Anytime
+450
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Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
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Fabian Schleusener (KSC)
First
+205
Anytime
+525
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Mahir Emreli (FCK)
First
+210
Anytime
+500
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Can Karlsruher Keep the Winning Habit at Home?

Karlsruher have racked up five consecutive victories at BBBank Wildpark. Christian Eichner's men have racked up eight wins and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Kaiserslautern have managed eight losses, one victory and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

Karlsruher drew 2-2 with Kaiserslautern in their last BBBank Wildpark meeting. The previous 3 H2H meetings at BBBank Wildpark have featured two draws and one Karlsruher victory.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher Home Stats 8-2-0 2.10 1.60 0.50 4 6 3 7
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern Away Stats 1-1-8 3.20 0.90 2.30 6 4 3 7
  • 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
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher League Stats
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Karlsruher vs Kaiserslautern Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Karlsruher vs Lautern before making your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and the newest injury information.

Karlsruher Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Karlsruher Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

1 H. Christian Bernat
22 Christoph Kobald 6 Nicolai Rapp 4 Marcel Beifus
36 Rafael Pinto Pedrosa 25 Lilian Egloff 16 Andreas Müller 10 Marvin Wanitzek 20 David Herold
11 Philipp Forster 24 Fabian Schleusener
1 Julian Krahl
31 Luca Sirch 33 Jan Elvedi 5 Ji-soo Kim
26 Paul Joly 6 Fabian Kunze 8 Semih Sahin 22 Mika Haas
7 Marlon Ritter 15 Naatan Skyttä
9 Ivan Prtajin

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Karlsruher Lineups

04 Oct 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 3-3 Karlsruher
27 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 1-0 Magdeburg
21 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 3-0 Karlsruher
13 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-1 Nurnberg
30 Aug 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-0 Karlsruher
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-0 Braunschweig

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

04 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-2 Bochum
27 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 2-0 Kaiserslautern
19 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 4-1 Preussen Munster
14 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 0-3 Kaiserslautern
31 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 Darmstadt
22 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 2-1 Kaiserslautern

Injuries & Suspensions

Karlsruher Injury Table
Type Name Info
Louey Ben Farhat Foot
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu Knee
Kaiserslautern Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maxwell Gyamfi Red card (direc
Kenny Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Kenny Prince Redondo Foot
Daniel Hanslik Ankle
Simon Asta Cruciate ligame
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Elversberg 8 6 1 1 16:6 19
2 Schalke 04 8 6 0 2 10:5 18
3 Darmstadt 8 5 2 1 14:6 17
4 Paderborn 8 5 2 1 11:5 17
5 Hannover 96 8 5 2 1 15:10 17
6 Kaiserslautern 8 5 0 3 15:9 15
7 Karlsruher 8 4 3 1 11:9 15
8 Hertha BSC 8 3 2 3 9:7 11
9 A. Bielefeld 8 3 1 4 14:12 10
10 Holstein Kiel 8 3 1 4 9:8 10
11 Preussen Munster 8 3 1 4 13:15 10
12 Greuther Furth 8 3 1 4 15:18 10
13 F. Dusseldorf 8 3 1 4 8:15 10
14 Nurnberg 8 2 1 5 7:12 7
15 Braunschweig 8 2 1 5 9:16 7
16 D. Dresden 8 1 3 4 12:16 6
17 Bochum 8 1 0 7 8:15 3
18 Magdeburg 8 1 0 7 7:19 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kaiserslautern 4 4 0 0 11:4 12
2 Karlsruher 4 4 0 0 8:3 12
3 Darmstadt 4 3 1 0 8:2 10
4 Elversberg 4 3 1 0 6:3 10
5 Paderborn 4 3 0 1 6:3 9
6 Hannover 96 4 3 0 1 7:5 9
7 Schalke 04 4 3 0 1 5:3 9
8 Preussen Munster 4 2 1 1 7:5 7
9 A. Bielefeld 5 2 0 3 10:8 6
10 Holstein Kiel 4 1 1 2 5:5 4
11 Braunschweig 4 1 1 2 6:9 4
12 Hertha BSC 4 1 1 2 2:5 4
13 Nurnberg 4 1 1 2 2:5 4
14 Greuther Furth 4 1 1 2 5:9 4
15 Bochum 3 1 0 2 3:3 3
16 D. Dresden 4 0 2 2 6:8 2
17 F. Dusseldorf 4 0 1 3 2:8 1
18 Magdeburg 4 0 0 4 4:12 0