Highlights
F. Lechner
90'
+ 7
Full-time: Karlsruhe 3-3 Darmstadt
A very entertaining match ends 3-3. Both teams fought until the final whistle, with the game swinging back and forth throughout. In the end, KSC remains unbeaten, while Darmstadt, despite having slightly better chances, missed out on the three points.
Full-time
90'
+ 6
What's still possible here?
Few penalty area actions in the last few minutes, both teams are battling.
90'
+ 2
Heated final phase
There are six minutes of added time!
90'
+ 1
Another goal fest involving KSC
After the 4-4 draw last week in Cologne, there are already six goals in another KSC match. The Baden side are often providing excellent entertainment this season.
90'
Substitution
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.
89'
Crossbar!
Wanitzek smashes a free-kick from a half-left position onto the left side of the crossbar! The sixth time the Badeners have hit the woodwork this season.
Intense
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85'
Kempe!
The visitors are still in it. Kempe tests Weiß once again at the near post.
80'
Fresh legs
Two new players come on for Karlsruhe. Can they turn the game around?
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
77'
KSC equalise again!
The first shot on goal in the second half for the home side! Herold delivers the ball from the left to the near post, where Schleusener makes a darting run, gets a toe to it and finds the bottom corner. Ice-cold finish!
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.
74'
Darmstadt dominate after the break
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
0.82
2.36
3
Goals
74'
Goal! Visitors take the lead!
Fully deserved! Vukotić turns the game around with a header from a corner off the right!
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.
70'
Kohfeldt also makes substitutions
Two fresh players come on. The match is open and an exciting final phase is about to begin!
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
67'
Another substitution
Conté comes on for Rapp, as KSC look to find their way back into the match.
66'
Substitution
64'
Good movement
Burnić shakes off two opponents with a brilliant move on the left side of the box and attempts a shot from a tight angle - blocked.
58'
Klefisch equalises
Kai Klefisch had already scored for the Lilies in the cup, but now the 24-year-old has also scored his first goal in the 2. Bundesliga for Darmstadt.
57'
Substitution
55'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
54'
Will it count this time?
After Marseiler's next attempt, there's a corner. The home side fails to clear it, and Vukotić flicks it on to Klefisch, who nods it in. The review is underway.
50'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
50'
Goal disallowed!
Shortly after his first shot on goal, Förster scores. Weiß plays the ball poorly out from the back, the visitors move quickly to reclaim possession. The ball reaches Lidberg in a central position via one pass, who plays it to Förster positioned on the right, who in turn finds the far corner. However, Lidberg was slightly offside in the build-up.
48'
Marseiler gives it a go!
The substitute takes a shot straight away, but his low effort doesn't find the target.
46'
We're back underway!
There are two substitutions for the visitors, but only one for KSC.
Kick-off!
Jensen's goal-scoring run
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45'
+ 4
Half-time Karlsruhe 2-1 Darmstadt
In an attractive match, KSC goes into the break with a deserved 2-1 lead. The home side are slightly more purposeful going forward, but the Lilies are playing well and even have a slight advantage in possession.
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Contact
Jensen catches Förster hard on the foot, resulting in a brief pause for treatment.
43'
Darmstadt on the attack
The Lilies are stringing together good passing sequences, but KSC is also defending well at the back.
40'
Nearly the equaliser!
Corredor has the chance for the 2-2 with a free shot in the penalty area, but he leans back too much on the volley and unfortunately misses.
38'
Wide!
Lidberg tries from the left side of the box, but his low shot aimed at the near post goes wide of the upright.
38'
Deserved KSC lead
Goal attempts
4off target
4on target
2off target
2on target
34'
Limited Space
The home side have not been able to move forward in a controlled manner in the last few minutes.
32'
Shaky Darmstadt defence
Darmstadt have now conceded 18 goals this season and the Lilies have yet to keep a clean sheet this campaign
28'
Screamer!
What a strike for Karlsruher! The second ball lands centrally with Jensen after a cross, who chests it down and volleys the rebound perfectly into the top right corner.
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.
26'
Schleusener misses!
Riedel loses the ball while moving forward, then Wanitzek quickly plays it to Zivzivadze - Schleusener tries to meet the cross at the near post, but misses.
23'
Another good cross!
The ball comes in from the left via Günther to the centre, but both Wanitzek and Zivzivadze miss it.
23'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
Baden's crossing gods
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19'
From a tight angle
Corredor tries it after a pass from Bueno on the left, but his shot goes clearly over.
17'
Good shot!
Zivzivadze gets a shot off from a central position, but it's too central and can be saved by the Darmstadt goalkeeper.
15'
Equaliser!
After falling behind, the visitors suddenly take control of the game - a long ball from midfield lands on the left with Hornby, who immediately lays it off to the centre, Lidberg comes running in and only needs to tap it in.
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.
14'
Quick start for KSC
A powerful opening phase from the Baden side is rewarded with the earliest goal of the season, as KSC score in the first quarter of an hour for the first time this campaign
11'
Goal! Karlsruher take the lead!
Schleusener delivers the ball into the middle, Burnić controls it brilliantly with his right foot in the centre of the penalty area and smashes the ball with his left foot, almost like a bicycle kick, into the left corner.
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.
10'
Not far off
At the other end, Vukotić gets his head to the ball at the far post from a corner on the left, but puts it narrowly wide of the goal.
8'
Beifus with a header
After a corner, the defender rises high, but Schuhen manages to catch the ball securely.
7'
Deflected
Zivzivadze is played in on the right side of the penalty area and tries to break through, but his attempt deflects off Vukotić.
6'
First booking
Burnić catches Riedel on the head with his foot and receives the first yellow card.
5'
Long-range shot
Burnić gets the ball on the right, just outside the penalty area, cuts inside and has a go. His attempt sails well over the crossbar.
2'
First attempt
It starts immediately. Jesen breaks through on the left, gets to the byline and lays it back to the centre, Jung shoots from the far post - saved!
1'
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in the Wildpark, KSC gets the match underway.
Kick-off!
Starting XI debut for Förster
Darmstadt also make only one change compared to last week, with Philipp Förster, formerly active in KSC's youth setup, making his starting XI debut in a Lilies' shirt and resigning Luca Marseiler to the bench.
Franke returns
Marcel Franke had to sit out the 4-4 draw in Cologne due to injury, but now the regular centre-back is fit again and returns to the starting lineup in place of Christoph Kobald. This is the only change for the Baden side after their turbulent draw in Cologne.
Darmstadt starting XI:
Schuhen - López, Riedel, Vukotić, Bueno - Klefisch, Müller - Förster, Corredor - Lidberg, Hornby
Karlsruher starting XI:
Weiß - Jung, Franke, Beifus, Günther - Rapp, Jensen - Burnić, Wanitzek - Zivzivadze, Schleusener
Reunion
Philipp Förster, who recently signed for Darmstadt, was born in Bretten - a good 20 kilometres from Karlsruhe where he played for KSC as a youth player.
Favourite opponent
Fabian Schleusener has scored five times in nine games against Darmstadt in the Bundesliga 2 - more than against any other team. He has also scored once in each of the last three matches against the Lilies.
Lilies on top
The last two times these sides faced one another was in the 2022/23 season, with Darmstadt victorious 2-1 in both BL2 games.
Eichner on Darmstadt:
"It will be an evenly matched game. They are a team that knows at all times what it takes to win matches. We need alertness and attitude."
Kohfeldt on Karlsruhe:
"Karlsruher SC has been going through a phase of great stability in recent years. They now want to take the next step. A lot of things are going well for KSC. Above all, they do the simple things right. Karlsruhe has good structure in defence. They know when to press and when to drop back. In addition, KSC has a lot of quality in their squad."
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