FCK Kaiserslautern 1. FC Kaiserslautern - KSV Kiel Holstein Kiel

Torsten Lieberknecht has never lost as a head coach against Marcel Rapp teams, but experienced one of his most bitter moments against Kiel. On 13 May 2018, a 6-2 defeat as Eintracht Braunschweig head coach sealed their relegation from the second tier. His contract was invalid in 3. Liga, so he left the club the following day after 10 years in charge.

Kiel have visited the Betzenberg four times so far, losing three before taking all three points in November 2023, in what was Dirk Schuster's final game as Kaiserslautern head coach.

Kaiserslautern have won six of their nine competitive matches against Kiel. In the last encounter in April 2024, the Palatinate side celebrated a 3-1 away victory at the Förde, with former Kiel player Daniel Hanslik among the goalscorers.

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 13 fixture between 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Holstein Kiel.