Highlights
R. Hartmann
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90'
+ 6
Conclusion
Kaiserslautern has every reason to celebrate. In a fiery Southwest derby, the Red Devils deservedly won 3-1 and temporarily move up to 2nd place in the table. Karlsruhe offered too little for long periods, with Wanitzek's free-kick goal in the 88th minute coming too late.
Full-time
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Karlsruher have five minutes left to make things exciting here.
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'
Wanitzek scores!
The Karlsruhe player takes the free-kick from 25 metres out, just left of the penalty area, and bounces it into the right corner of the goal, beating the keeper.
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.
88'
Substitution
86'
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.
80%
%
Luca Sirch
10 times under pressure
85'
The final minutes are ticking away
Lautern continue to control the game and aims to run down the clock. Not much is likely to happen here now.
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
82'
Kleinhansl receives a yellow card
The full-back fouls Pedrosa and is cautioned.
81'
Season firsts
It was the first goal of the season for both Redondo and Heuer.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
75'
The decisive moment!
The Betze is rocking! Kleinhansl whips in a free-kick from the right flank, and Heuer arrives at the far post to tap in for 3-0!
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.
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.
73'
The super sub strikes!
The Red Devils win the ball on the left side of midfield and then move quickly: Sirch plays a perfect through ball into the path of Redondo, who dribbles past Zengi on the left side of the penalty area and shoots through Weiß's legs - 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.
71'
Karlsruhe too passive
The visitors repeatedly allow themselves to be pushed deep into their own half. Going forward, they are often too slow, allowing Lautern to regroup.
70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
68'
Improved FCK
Goal attempts
3off target
3on target
5off target
0on target
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
Yokota again and again
© IMAGO/wolfstone-photo
62'
Yokota takes a shot
He has some space in front of goal, but the shot from 22 metres is too central.
60'
Collision
Jung and Kleinhansl require treatment after a clash of heads. However, both are able to continue playing.
57'
That should have been it!
Wanitzek delivers a free kick from the left half-space to the far post, where Franke runs in unmarked and pushes the ball wide of the right post!
56'
Another Yellow
Ronstadt steps on Herold's foot and is cautioned for it.
53'
Quick counter-attack
The Red Devils switch quickly: Ritter penetrates the penalty area on the right and tests Weiß with a powerful shot. The Karlsruhe keeper manages to control the ball at the second attempt.
49'
Now it's Karlsruhe's turn
Jung crosses from the right into the penalty area towards Jensen, who is prevented from heading the ball.
46'
Sirch again!
He leaves Herold standing on the left side of the penalty area and then plays the ball into the middle, but there's no one there to receive it.
46'
First warning shot
Sirch fires from outside the box towards the goal, but the shot goes low and wide to the right.
46'
We're back underway!
The ball is rolling again at the Fritz Walter Stadium!
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Half-time in Kaiserslautern
A fiery south-west derby goes into the break. Both teams started with an open approach, but after Kaiserslautern's penalty goal, the home side had the upper hand. Karlsruhe were too sluggish up front despite Zivzivadze's disallowed goal just before half-time.
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 4
45'
+ 3
Yokota also receives a warning
The Japanese player is late in his challenge on Zengin and sees yellow for it.
45'
+ 3
Franke sees yellow
The Karlsruhe player is cautioned for dissent.
45'
+ 3
45'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
45'
The equaliser!
It works from the corner after all! Wanitzek crosses from the left after a short corner to the far post, where Zivzivadze is lurking and heads it into the near corner!
44'
Can Karlsruhe come up with anything?
The break is almost here and the visitors seem to be lacking ideas in attack.
41'
First yellow card
Elvedi fouls Schleusener during a counter-attack in the centre circle and receives a booking.
38'
Good cross
Herold has some space on the left side and delivers the ball to the six-yard box. However, Conte cannot control the pass under pressure there.
33'
Ritter!
Sirch takes a quick free-kick on the left side of the halfway line and sends Ritter into the penalty area. He cuts inside and shoots from 14 metres, narrowly missing the left side of the goal!
30'
Lautern with quicker ball recovery
Kaiserslautern is currently regaining possession over ten seconds faster than KSC.
30'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
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'
Good chance!
Schleusener is sent down the right into the penalty area and plays the ball low across the goal, where Krahl parries it. Herold latches onto it but blasts the ball into the stands!
27'
Karlsruhe now more cautious
The visitors are more controlled in their defending and don't want to rush anything. As a result, it's become more scrappy midfield.
21'
Exciting match
So far, it's a lively contest with both teams moving the ball well.
18'
Ritter in the penalty area
The captain beats Zengin on the right side of the box, but his cross from the byline goes over the goal.
17'
Unfortunate debut
The 21-year-old Enes Zengin conceded a penalty in his first competitive match as a professional.
16'
The home side keep pushing
Kaiserslautern are winning crucial challenges and getting forward quickly. Aremu crosses from the right side, aiming to find Mause, but Weiß is there to intercept this time.
15'
Spot-on from the spot
Boris Tomiak has converted all five of his Bundesliga 2 penalties (three of them this season).
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.
12'
Tomiak scores to take the lead!
The defender stays cool and slots it low into the left corner of the goal. Weiß dives in the opposite direction!
12'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
11'
Penalty for Lautern!
Sirch crosses from the left half-space into the penalty area towards Mause, who is held and then brought down by Zengin. Referee Hartmann points to the spot!
10'
Now it's the visitors' turn!
Within a few seconds, Karlsruhe manages to get three shots off in the penalty area, but the attempts from Jung, Schleusener and Zivzivadze are all blocked!
6'
First Approach
Ronstadt crosses from the right side of the penalty area to the six-yard box, where Mause, under pressure, fails to direct his header on target.
4'
The visitors have control
Karlsruhe calmly plays the ball through midfield and looks for gaps up front. The visitors are not acting too hastily in the process.
1'
Zengin replaces Beifus
The defender has stepped in at short notice for Beifus, who is experiencing muscular problems.
1'
Kick-off!
Karlsruhe have the kick-off and are playing in white shirts, Kaiserslautern all in red.
Kick-off!
Brief delay
After a brief delay, the game is now underway.
Tight at the top
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
Chance for Mause
Jannik Mause starts for only the second time this season in the Bundesliga 2. Previously, the 26-year-old striker had only been in the starting eleven on matchday 3 during the 1-0 victory in Münster.
Ritter is back
Captain Marlon Ritter is in the starting lineup for the first time since matchday 8 in the 2. Bundesliga. Since then, he has only featured three times as a substitute (he missed two matches due to adductor problems).
One change for Karlsruhe
Coach Christian Eichner makes one change to his starting lineup compared to the last match (eliminated in the DFB-Pokal at home against FC Augsburg on penalties): Bambase Conte plays for Dzenis Burnic (suspended due to yellow cards).
Three changes for Kaiserslautern
Manager Markus Anfang makes three changes to his starting lineup compared to the last match (3-0 victory in 2. Bundesliga against Schalke): Touré, Ritter and Mause come in for Kaloc (suspended due to yellow cards), Ache (calf injury) and Hanslik (ill).
This is how Karlsruhe lines up
Weiß - Jung, Franke, Beifus, Herold - Jensen, Rapp, Wanitzek (c) - Conté - Zivzivadze, Schleusener
The starting eleven for Kaiserslautern
Krahl - Elvedi, Sirch, Touré - Ronstadt, Aremu, Tomiak, Ritter (c), Kleinhansl - Mause, Yokota
What Christian Eichner says
"A derby always comes at the right time! I'm looking forward to a fantastic atmosphere that awaits us, and I want to finish together with my team what we didn't manage to accomplish on Wednesday."
Markus Anfang's thoughts
"We have repeatedly shown recently that we can keep clean sheets. We are on the right track there. And we want to continue that. But Karlsruhe have a lot of quality, and we need to stand up to that and defend well against it."
Karlsruhe eliminated after cup battle
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
Former Red Devil
Karlsruhe substitute goalkeeper Robin Himmelmann transferred from FCK in the summer of 2024. He made three appearances for Lautern in the Bundesliga 2.
Lautern's historic success
On 25 May 1996, Kaiserslautern and Karlsruhe faced each other in the DFB Cup final. Martin Wagner scored the golden goal, and after Andreas Brehme received a second yellow card, a ten-man Red Devils side held on to secure the victory, with current managing director Thomas Hengen also playing the full 90 minutes. After the cup win, Hengen transferred to KSC making 60 Bundesliga appearances and scoring one goal.
Strong recent form for KSC
Karlsruhe have taken seven points from a possible nine in their last three encounters with Lautern.
Away curse broken
In the last encounter on 24 February 2024, KSC won 4-0 away. It was the first away victory for the Baden side against Kaiserslautern in over 31 years, and also Karlsruhe's biggest ever away win at FCK.
High-class history
42 of the 65 competitive matches between Kaiserslautern and Karlsruhe have taken place in the Bundesliga. However, the last shared top-flight season between these two founding members of the Bundesliga was quite some time ago in 1996/97.
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