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90'
+ 5
Kaiserslautern 3-0 Regensburg
After a goalless first-half, Kaiserslautern pulled the rug out from under the visitors with a quick double. Regensburg didn't give up, this was ultimately a comfortable win for the hosts who maintain their promotion push as a result.
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Misjudged
Ronstadt crosses from the right and Pollersbeck makes his first mistake, misjudging the delivery. Fortunately for Jahn, it's without any consequence.
90'
+ 1
Added time
Four minutes added on.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Brave
Jahn continues to play forward, trying to reduce the deficit. However, FCK now defends with the confidence of certain winners.
87'
Zimmer too...
...gets to celebrate and call it a day. Ronstadt replaces him on the right wing.
87'
Substitution
86'
The decisive punch
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
2.26
1.12
0
Goals
86'
Slipped
Suhonen dribbles from the left towards the centre, but slips just as he's shooting and his effort is harmless.
83'
Substitution
83'
Straight swaps
Handwerker replaces Hein on the left, Huth comes on for Adamyan in attack.
83'
Substitution
80'
Reliable Hanslik
The assist for the third goal was the 28-year-old's 11th goal involvement in his last 11 starts.
78'
No debate
Kühlwetter stops the ball with his arm while lying on the ground and is, of course, cautioned for it.
77'
Grand exit
Double goalscorer Ache receives well-deserved applause as he's replaced by Ranos up front. Robinson gets to celebrate his 'Betz' debut, replacing Kaloc in midfield.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
Ache makes the "Betze" tremble
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
72'
Double for Ache
It's Ache's first brace of the season. The last time he scored twice was a year ago, on 10 March 2024 in the 3-2 victory against Osnabrück.
70'
What a goal!
Hanslik marches unchallenged through midfield and lays it to Ache, who unleashes a thunderbolt from 20 metres that flies into the top corner. Wow.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
66'
Double substitution
Patz brings on his top scorer Ganaus for Geipl. Burly centre-back Bulic replaces midfielder Ernst.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
65'
Double substitution
Heuer replaces Elvedi in the back three and Alidou takes Ritter's place in attacking midfield.
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Substitution
64'
Substitution
63'
Impressive statistic
Ernst has so far managed to escape from 91 percent of situations under pressure from opponents.
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Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
91%
%
Sebastian Ernst
11 times under pressure
62'
Penalty? Offside!
Suhonen gets a shot off from the left side of the FCK penalty area and is then fouled. Dr. Robin Braun points to the spot, but only briefly, then he gets the signal from his assistant: Offside.
Ache heads in for 1-0
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
57'
Hottmann!
Regensburg try to respond. Hottmann takes the ball past Krahl on the left side of the penalty area, but his shot from a tight angle is thwarted by a brilliant sliding tackle from Sirch.
54'
Clear yellow
Substitute Suhonen brings down his opponent in midfield and is booked.
53'
Ketchup bottle effect
FCK remains goalless for over four hours and then scores twice within four minutes.
51'
Ritter makes it two!
Kühlwetter misjudges Bauer's free-kick and the visitors are suddenly in all-sorts, Ziegele also fails to reach the ball and Ritter finds himself free in front of Pollersbeck, able to pick his spot and slot it home for 2-0.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
49'
Drought ended
It was Ache's 11th goal of the season and FCK's first goal after a 259-minute dry spell.
47'
Ache makes it 1-0!
Kleinhansl's perfect cross to the far post is met by Ache who powers his header into the back of the net. This time, even Pollersbeck can't do anything about it and Kaiserslautern take the lead.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
46'
No substitutions
Both teams have returned from the dressing room without any changes to personnel.
46'
We're back underway!
The second half begins...
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Half-time: Kaiserslautern 0-0 Regensburg
FCK head into the dressing room as the better of two teams and having had a number of chances to take the lead. They haven't converted them, though, with Pollersbeck outstanding in the visiting goal.
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Kaloc!
Kleinhansl delivers a sharp free-kick from the right and Kaloc, right in front of goal, heads just over. The referee then blows for half-time.
45'
+ 3
Stoppage time
Three minutes have been indicated.
45'
+ 2
Kühlwetter!
The striker, playing today as a defensive midfielder, takes a shot from outside the box and tests Krahl with a powerful volley. Still no breakthrough though.
45'
+ 1
Like-for-like
Suhonen takes over Pröger's role on the right wing.
45'
+ 1
Substitution
44'
Pröger down
Regensburg's right wing-back is being treated while sitting on the ground, his right thigh bandaged - looks like a substitution is on the cards.
42'
Pröger!
Adamyan curls the resulting free-kick from the left towards the far post. Pröger stretches and shoots, hitting the side netting!
41'
Another Yellow Card
Elvedi is late with his tackle on the right side of defence and receives a booking.
39'
Adamyan!
Now the visitors again: After a cross from the right, Adamyan heads towards goal. Krahl struggles but manages to secure the ball at the second attempt.
36'
Clear advantage
Goal attempts
2off target
5on target
2off target
1on target
34'
Superb challenge
Hanslik sets up Ache for another shot, but before his personal duel with Pollersbeck continues, Ananou spectacularly tackles the ball away from the FCK striker's foot.
Pollersbeck: The Final Hurdle
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
32'
The chances are increasing
Ache is able to shoot from the edge of the penalty area again, but this time his right-footed effort is too central - no problem at all for Pollersbeck.
31'
Kühlwetter in pain
Kühlwetter is in pain after a collision with Kaloc in the penalty area. After brief treatment, he can continue playing.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Pollersbeck again!
The former Kaiserslautern player is in top form at his old stomping ground, diving lightning-fast to save Ache's turn and shot from the edge of the box, fishing the ball out of his right corner with his fingertips.
27'
Kaloc!
Second great chance for the home side. Kaloc runs into the penalty area on the left, slips the ball through a Regensburg player's legs, but is then denied by Pollersbeck's excellent block. He should have scored.
26'
Tactical foul
The ball slips out of Hein's control during reception and goes out for a throw-in. He then holds back his opponent Zimmer, preventing him from taking a quick throw. As a result, Hein is shown a yellow card.
20'
Adamyan!
Hein wins the ball on the left in midfield against Ritter. Adamyan takes possession, immediately shoots from 30 metres out and misses the right corner by mere centimetres.
17'
Evenly matched
Goal attempts
1off target
1on target
1off target
1on target
14'
No pressure
Ache directs a long lofted ball towards the goal from the centre of the penalty area, but the finish lacks power - no problem for Pollersbeck.
12'
Adamyan needs to be careful
Regensburg's winter signing holds off Bauer, but has his arm in the defender's face - the second foul for the already cautioned striker.
10'
Pröger!
Regensburg finds their way into the match and creates a golden opportunity: After excellent build-up play by Hottmann on the right, Pröger's shot from a tight angle is saved by Krahl.
7'
No taker
Ernst signals the visitors' attacking intent, but his cross fails to find a teammate.
5'
Too high
Zimmer's cross from the right can only be reached by Pollersbeck, who easily plucks the high ball out of the air.
4'
Kaloc misses!
Second attempt for the hosts, with Kaloc sending his effort wide of the post.
3'
Ritter!
A big early chance for the hosts. Ritter dribbles into the penalty area on the right and is denied by the outstretched foot of Pollersbeck.
2'
First Yellow
Adamyan obstructs Ritter during a free kick and receives the first yellow card.
1'
Kick-off!
FCK, playing in all red, get us underway. Regensburg are countering in all white.
Kick-off!
Onto the pitch
The teams are walking out to the pitch in Kaiserslautern. The crowd at the Betzenberg greets both teams loudly, twirling their scarves.
Of all the places...
...for Julian Pollersbeck to make his comeback, it is Kaiserslautern. In 2016/17, he made his professional debut in the Red Devils' jersey, playing 31 second-division matches for the club. He spent a total of four years at FCK (2013-17), going through the famous Gerry Ehrmann goalkeeper school.
Three changes for Jahn
Andreas Patz makes three changes to the Regensburg starting XI from the 0-2 defeat in Münster: Ziegele and Ananou move into the back three in place of Bulic and Wurm, while Geipl returns to midfield in place of Viet.
Fresh width
Markus Anfang makes two changes, swapping both wingers: Jan Gyamerah is missing, and former Regensburg player Erik Wekesser moves to the bench. Instead, Jean Zimmer and Florian Kleinhansl start today (for the first time since matchday 20 and 18 respectively).
Hanslik for Yokota
With Daisuke Yokota unavailable, Daniel Hanslik returns to the starting lineup for the first time since matchday 20. Hanslik and Ragnar Ache last started together at the end of November. In his last 10 starts, Hanslik has been involved in an impressive 10 goals.
Regensburg starting XI
Pollersbeck - Ananou, Ziegele, Breunig - Pröger, Kühlwetter, Hein - Ernst, Geipl - Hottmann, Adamyan
Kaiserslautern starting XI
Krahl - Elvedi, Sirch, Bauer - Zimmer, Breithaupt, Kleinhansl - Ritter, Kaloc - Hanslik, Ache
Markus Anfang's view on Regensburg
"Regensburg are very difficult to play against. Many people might look at the table now, but that's exactly where the danger lies. We need to start the match with high intensity, find our rhythm, and get the fans behind us."
Andreas Patz's view on Kaiserslautern
"The match against Münster was a bitter setback against a direct rival. It hurts, but nevertheless, we remain positive. We still have a chance. We're six points away from the relegation play-off spot. We won't give up and we'll do everything we can. We need to start picking up points."
Strong at the Betzenberg
Consequently, Regensburg has never lost at Kaiserslautern. In three away matches in Bundesliga 2, they picked up a 3-0 victory (October 2022) and two 1-1 draws. Additionally, Jahn prevailed against this weekend's opponents in the DFB Cup in September 2020 after a penalty shootout.
Good head-to-head record
Regensburg have lost only one of their last eight competitive matches against Kaiserslautern, and have even kept a clean sheet in the last three meetings between the two teams.
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