Highlights
L. Erbst
90'
+ 6
Full-time Elversberg 1-0 Kaiserslautern
Elversberg hold on until the final whistle. After a clear improvement in performance in the second half, the victory is deserved. FCK are now without a win in five matches.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Raschl misses
Raschl shoots wide with his left foot. The final minute is ticking away.
90'
+ 1
Added time
We'll have five more minutes here.
90'
Tachie's powerful shot
Tachie's effort from the right is saved.
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'
Nearly Fellhauer
Fellhauer takes a quick free kick from 65 metres out, nearly catching Krahl off guard. The ball lands on top of the net.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
85'
FCK bite back again
The visitors are pushing again after several substitutions.
79'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
Krahl prevents a second
Asllani is played through on the left and volleys the bouncing ball towards the far corner. Krahl makes an excellent save.
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
70'
Big chance
Petkov rounds Krahl, is forced wide and crosses from the left into the centre. Two Elversberg players narrowly miss it.
70'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
65'
28.3 %
66'
77.3 %
66'
Elversberg edge in front
The U21 national player Damar, on loan from Hoffenheim, is played through on the left. Schnellbacher lets it run through and Damar curls it into the far corner with the inside of his foot.
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.
65'
Wekesser wide
Yokotamoves down the left and lays it off to Wekesser, who has to set the ball onto his left foot and then shoots wide of the right post.
65'
Substitution
61'
5-1 shots in the second half
Goal attempts
8off target
1on target
9off target
2on target
58'
Petkov fails to score
A strong pass finds Petkov, whose shot is blocked. SVE are now putting on the pressure.
57'
Elversberg effort
Schnellbacher marches forward after winning the ball, but then shoots well wide
54'
Şahin goes off injured
Şahin leaves the field with a leg injury. Former FCK player Sickinger comes on.
54'
Substitution
51'
Ache from the left
At the other end, Ache receives the ball and shoots wide from a tight angle.
49'
Big chance
The ball comes in from the right in the form of a cross-shot. Asllani gets to the ball at the far post, hits it with his shin and diverts over the crossbar.
47'
Halt in play
Pinckert is receiving treatment but looks like he can continue playing.
46'
Second half underway
The ball is rolling again in Elversberg.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 5
Half-time: Elversberg 0-0 Kaiserslautern
FCK are the stronger team in terms of tackles and threat in front of goal. Elversberg only managed to raise their heads as an attacking threat in stoppage time. The 0-0 scoreline is flattering for the hosts.
45'
+ 3
Asllani misses the target
Asllani is played through and curls his shot with the inside of his foot over the bar. Elversberg are suddenly applying pressure in these four minutes of added time.
45'
+ 1
Petkov denied
Petkov is sent through with a long ball and sprints towards Krahl. The keeper knocks the ball off the winger's foot. That was by far the best chance for the home side.
41'
Double chance FCK
Jan Gyamerah whips the ball in from the right byline into the penalty area. Ritter lays it off to Ache, whose shot is blocked. Yokota then gets to the ball, dribbles and shoots with his left foot, narrowly missing the far post.
38'
Delay in play
Sahin remains down after an aerial duel with Ache and is receiving treatment. Meanwhile, FCK goalkeeper Krahl is also having a hand injury looked at.
36'
Ache with a header
Following another corner, Ache gets to the ball at the far post. His header under pressure is too central.
32'
Tomiak continues
Tomiak carries on. A few seconds later, however, Ache is fouled. The free kick from the left comes to nothing.
30'
Tomiak twists ankle
After an aerial duel, Tomiak twists his ankle. The defender requires treatment. This doesn't look good.
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.
27'
Kaloc volley
FCK combine again on the left and produce a cross. The ball is cleared and lands at the feet of Kaloc, who hits a volley wide of the target.
FCK strong in tackles
© IMAGO/Fabian Kleer
23'
Ritter dangerous
Ritter's right-footed shot fizzes low, just past the left post.
22'
Free kick
Yokota is played free with a one-two and cuts inside. Rohr can only stop the Japanese player with a foul. That means this is a dangerous free kick from the edge of the penalty area - centrally positioned.
15'
FCK stronger
The visitors lead the shots count by 3-0 and have had 59 per cent possession. That said, Elversberg are slowly starting to gain a foothold in the match.
14'
Şahin with a tactical foul
Şahin prevents Ache from starting a counter attack. That'll be a yellow card.
12'
Elversberg closing in
The hosts suddenly have possession of the ball for a longer spell. A deflected shot results in the first corner for SVE.
6'
Ache with the header
After a throw-in from the right, Tomiak crosses. Ache heads the ball a metre over the crossbar from a central position.
5'
FCK dominant
The visitors have had most of the possession in the first five minutes. They are combining well and trying to create danger down the flanks.
3'
First chance from a corner
Tomiak's header from the first corner of the match goes about a metre over the bar. Kaiserslautern are particularly strong from corners, ranking second in the league in terms of corner threat (58% above the league average).
1'
Kick-off
The match is underway.
Kick-off!
Steffen sticks to tried and trusted
After the 4-1 victory in Berlin, Elversberg's manager Horst Steffen sees no reason to change his starting lineup.
Two changes for Lautern
Markus Anfang makes two changes to the side that drew 0-0 in Regensburg last time out as Daniel Hanslik and Daisuke Yokota play in place of Dickson Abiama (not in the squad) and Richmond Tachie (on the bench).
Kaiserslautern starting XI
Krahl - Gyamerah, Elvedi, Heuer, Wekesser - Tomiak, Kaloc, Ritter, Hanslik, Yokota - Ache
Elversberg starting XI
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Rohr, Neubauer - Fellhauer, Sahin, Petkov, Damar - Asllani, Schnellbacher
Will Anfang's streak end?
Markus Anfang is still winless against Elversberg as a coach. With Dresden he lost 3-2 at home and drew 1-1 away in the 3rd division in the 2022/23 season.
Thorn in the side
Ragnar Ache scored once in each of the two matches Kaiserslautern played against Elversberg in pre-season.
Home advantage
Both clubs won their home game in this fixture in the 2023/24 season. Kaiserslautern won 3-2 and Elversburg 2-1
Steffen on Kaiserslautern:
"Markus Anfang certainly brought his own playing philosophy in the summer and adapted it to the team. Fundamentally, Kaiserslautern's squad is as well-equipped as it has been in the past. On Saturday, we need to be very attentive and maintain a high intensity and precision to keep the points here."
Anfang on Elversburg:
"Horst Steffen has been there for six years now. You can see that the wheels just keep on turning. It's a well-rehearsed team, everything works, everything clicks. That's why this will be a very difficult away match."
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