FCK Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern - KSC Karlsruhe Karlsruhe
- M. Emreli 90' +4'
- M. Berisha 14'
- S. Şahin 3'
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Full-time: Kaiserslautern 3-0 Karlsruhe
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Full-time
0:24
There's no stopping the celebrations at the Betze!
It's three!
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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.
90'
+ 3
Ben Farhat again
The final offensive push from Karlsruher comes late, but it comes. Once again, Ben Farhat has a free shot from the edge of the penalty area, but it's blocked by Gyamfi.
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time is under way
There will be six minutes added on. Will we see a third goal here?
90'
Crossbar!
With the next move, Ben Farhat is played through in the penalty area. There he takes another touch and then hammers the ball towards goal from ten metres out, but only hits the underside of the crossbar!
90'
That should have been the goal to pull one back!
After a long ball into the final third, Schleusener breaks through and gets a shot away from close range, but is denied by Krahl, who comes far off his line and makes himself big!
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.
87'
Emreli!
The substitute is played in at the edge of the penalty area, then leaves two opponents standing with a feint and shoots with his left foot - over the bar!
84'
Another double substitution
Skyttä and Ritter were among the most noticeable players on the pitch today. They are being replaced by Hanslik and Emreli.
84'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
81'
Time-wasting!
Kunze takes an extremely long time to take a free-kick and is shown a yellow card.
79'
Strong stats for Bernat
Of his seven saves, statistically speaking, only 6.3 were saveable.
79'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Hans Christian Bernat
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
0.7
Saves7
xSaves6.3
78'
Egloff blocked!
After a corner from the right side, the ball lands in the space behind to the feet of the substitute. He immediately strikes it powerfully, but a Lautern player stands in the way.
74'
Goalscorer's day is done
Şahin has played a strong match and is now allowed to come off. Rasmussen comes on for him.
74'
Substitution
72'
Substitutions on both sides
The managers bring on fresh legs for the final phase.
71'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
66'
Over!
Ritter plays the ball back deliberately from the right byline to Şahin. He sets himself up at the edge of the penalty area and then strikes it, but places his shot a few centimetres too high.
65'
How will Karlsruhe respond?
Eichner has already made four substitutions, but hasn't been able to turn things around on the pitch yet. There's still time for a Karlsruhe comeback, though.
62'
Lead absolutely deserved
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
2
2.03
0.48
0
Goals
59'
Substitution
Woodwork again!
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59'
Substitution
57'
Crossbar!
Berisha is sent through with a lovely chipped pass and attempts a lob from the edge of the penalty area. The ball sails over Bernat in a high arc, but then only hits the crossbar and goes out. That was close!
54'
Sirch receives treatment
The centre-back has unfortunately caught his teammate Gyamfi's foot in the face. The medical staff are on the pitch, but it looks like he can continue.
50'
Kaiserslautern apply pressure
These first five minutes after the restart belong to the home side. They're pushing hard for the third goal, while Karlsruhe can only chase shadows at the moment.
48'
Ritter!
Immediately another chance for the hosts! Şahin plays the ball low across from the right side, Ritter controls it well and tries from a tight angle to the right of the goal but Bernat is alert and makes the save!
46'
We're back under way!
The visitors return to the pitch with a double substitution. Schleusener and Opitz are the new players joining the action. The ball is rolling again.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Half-time: Kaiserslautern 2-0 Karlsruhe
It has been a fantastic match in this first half with numerous noteworthy actions. The home side have been dominant and could have certainly extended their lead, but Karlsruhe have by no means given up yet and are still in the game.
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Into stoppage time.
Just as the one-minute stoppage time is displayed.
43'
That should have been the third!
Şahin sends a precise ball from the left into the penalty area. Skyttä makes a run and heads it, but Bernat gets his fingertips to it and deflects the ball onto the inside of the post!
42'
Danger again!
A corner from the right side sails into the penalty area with a lot of pace. Bernat comes out but misses the ball. However, no one can convert at the far post!
39'
Almost the third!
Şahin receives a through ball on the left side of the penalty area and has a clear shot. He fires another powerful strike, but this time it's too central.
35'
Burnić blocked
The midfielder has a bit of space about 20 metres centrally in front of the goal and immediately takes a shot, but Kim throws himself in front of it and blocks.
34'
Kaiserslautern have everything under control
Although the visitors occasionally press high up the pitch, the hosts are passing the ball around confidently and with self-assurance.
30'
Brilliant diagonal ball
Franke plays a pinpoint ball over 50 metres to the right wing. Jung controls it well, but then his cross goes astray.
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.
28'
Game calms down a bit
After the truly explosive opening phase, both teams are now taking the pace out of the game a bit.
24'
Deserved lead
Goal attempts
2off target
4on target
1off target
1on target
22'
Not far off!
Skyttä cleverly curls a corner from the left side towards the goal, nearly catching Bernat off guard. However, the ball lands on the roof of the net.
20'
Still pressing high
Despite the two-goal lead, Lautern continue to press high up the pitch and put Karlsruhe under pressure early on.
15'
The goal stands!
A potential offside position from the goalscorer was checked, but referee Stieler points to the centre spot. The goal counts!
15'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
It's another!
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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.
11'
Karlsruhe look to respond
The visitors are now trying to take control after the early shock. Currently, they have a lot of possession and keep switching play from one side to the other. However, they haven't found a gap yet.
8'
High tempo
The match is not even ten minutes old and we have already seen good attempts on both sides and a goal. Both teams are really putting their foot on the accelerator!
7'
The first yellow card
Šimić arrives late on Kunze in the centre circle and catches him on the foot.
An early lead!
© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Alexander Neis
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.
0:18
Kunze is fired up for the derby!
2'
First chance!
After kick-off, a long ball sails into the Kaiserslautern penalty area, the rebound lands at the feet of Ben Farhat. He fires a low shot, but Krahl dives down and saves it.
1'
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling at the Betzenberg. The visitors from Karlsruhe kick off.
Kick-off!
More on that Karlsruhe team
Christian Eichner makes only one change to his starting XI compared to the last match (3-3 home draw against Dresden): Goalkeeper Bernat returns in goal after serving his yellow card suspension (Himmelmann is back on the bench).
More on that Kaiserslautern team
Torsten Lieberknecht makes four changes to his starting line-up compared to the last match (3-2 defeat in Bochum): Gyamfi, Haas, Sahin and Berisha replace Robinson (suspended due to yellow cards), Kleinhansl, Redondo and Bassette (all on the bench).
Christian Eichner on facing Kaiserslautern
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Torsten Lieberknecht on facing Karlsruhe
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Cup finalists
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Thrashing
The last Karlsruhe victory over Lautern was resounding, beating them 4-0 at the Betzenberg in February 2024.
Head-to-head
They have met 19 times in Bundesliga 2, with Lautern ahead in the head-to-head on seven wins to Karlsruhe's four. The Red Devils won the reverse fixture at the Wildpark 3-2, having initially been two goals down, with Marlon Ritter scoring the winner in stoppage time.
Frequent encounter
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2:13
Watch: Karlsruhe 2-3 Kaiserslautern - previous meeting
2:13
Watch: Bochum 3-2 Kaiserslautern
2:14
Watch: Karlsruhe 3-3 Dynamo Dresden
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