Kaiserslautern vs. Darmstadt: Will the relegation battle be decided?

Kaiserslautern vs. Darmstadt: Will the relegation battle be decided?

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, 1. FC Kaiserslautern and SV Darmstadt 98 will meet on the fourth matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The encounter will take place at 1:30 p.m. and promises exciting football action for all fans.

In the season so far, 1. FC Kaiserslautern got off to a bumpy start and was only able to win one of its last four league games. The team has particularly struggled with converting chances in the league so far: They are the only team that has not been able to score a goal from the game, as both goals so far have come from penalties. These facts clearly show that Kaiserslautern is in trouble. So reports too Betting friends that the Lauterers had the fewest shots on goal in the league.

Darmstadt shines from the start

In comparison, SV Darmstadt 98 is in a good mood. With three points from the first three games, the team has achieved its highest return since 2017/18 and is significantly better in the table. Darmstadt also shone defensively, as they kept a clean sheet in the last two games. And not only do they have the best defense this season with just one goal conceded, but they have also only allowed seven shots on goal. Also Footystats emphasizes that Darmstadt has won most of the duels between these two teams in direct comparison in recent years.

Both teams have played against each other a total of 8 times in their previous encounters, of which Kaiserslautern won 2 times and Darmstadt emerged victorious 3 times. A total of 27 goals were scored, which indicates an exciting and closely fought match. The roles of favorites seem to be difficult to clarify, as bookmakers offer fairly even odds for the outcome of the game: Kaiserslautern is rated at 2.55, a draw at 3.50 and Darmstadt at 2.60.

Statistics in comparison

1. FC Kaiserslautern has an impressive record at home, winning 80% of their home games. But this year they have only lost one of ten home games, which fuels the hope of a home win. Defensively they are strong with a success rate of 50% in duels won, but SV Darmstadt is ahead in this statistic with a better value of 52%. Here are some relevant statistics:

• Schüsse pro Spiel: Kaiserslautern 12,4 – Darmstadt 14,6
• Schüsse aufs Tor: Kaiserslautern 4,8 – Darmstadt 5,3
• Fouls pro Spiel: Kaiserslautern 10,2 – Darmstadt 11,6

The defense in particular could tip the scales in this encounter. The FCK leads the league in duels and could therefore pose a number of challenges for the Darmstadt defense.

In conclusion, the duel between Kaiserslautern and Darmstadt is a truly key game and offers plenty of things to talk about for both statisticians and fans. Regardless of whether the game ends with under 3.5 goals or an away win for the Darmstadt team - the anticipation for this match is great.

For more details and statistics about the 2nd Bundesliga, take a look kicker.de.