Kaiserslautern before the duel: does the FCK create the liberation against Düsseldorf?

Kaiserslautern before the duel: does the FCK create the liberation against Düsseldorf?

On March 29, 2025, 1st FC Kaiserslautern will play against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2nd Bundesliga. After a strong start to the season, Kaiserslautern recently lost ground and is only in fourth place. In the last five encounters, the team only achieved a victory, accompanied by two draws and two defeats. This setback steamed the mood in front of the duel with Düsseldorf because the Fortuna is considered an fear opponent. In the 2nd league, Kaiserslautern only won once in eight encounters against Düsseldorf and lost five home games, which also contains history.

In the home game statement, there is still a positive trend. Kaiserslautern only lost once in the last eleven second division home games, celebrated six victories and won four draws. Since the international break in September, the team has collected a total of 22 home points. The current opponent, Fortuna Düsseldorf, has only won once in the last seven away games, which does not make the situation easier for the guests. Their biggest challenge seems to be the defensive, which was faced with a highest away loss of 1: 4 against Hamburger SV.

statistical comparison and shape curves

Both teams showed weaknesses in the last minutes of the games and each conceded 19 goals in the final phase. Nevertheless, Kaiserslautern leads on the offensive with 46 goals scored, which represents the third highest number in the league and is the best balance since the 1996/97 season. Ragnar Ache, who shines with 15 goals, the Lauterer fans hope to count on his skills in the upcoming game. He was already successful in the first leg against Düsseldorf and could be the key to victory for Kaiserslautern.

Düsseldorf has conceded 14 goals so far. Your exploitation of opportunities shows a high efficiency of 44%. In a direct comparison, Kaiserslautern won a total of 28 victories against Düsseldorf, but Fortuna has won seven times in the last eleven duels, which increases the pressure on the Lauterer. Betting odds indicate that the game could be an exciting meeting: a victory for Kaiserslautern is 2.45, a tie at 3.70 and a victory for Düsseldorf at 2.80. A bet is recommended for "Meet both teams" with quotas of 1.54.

Current services and future encounters

The recent achievements of Kaiserslautern are optimistic. In the game on October 28, 2024, the FCK was able to triumph against Düsseldorf with 4: 3, despite the interim residues. After an early goal by Daniel Hanslik and the equalization by Isak Jóhannesson, the team turned the game through goals from Daisuke Yokota, Ragnar Ache and again Hanslik.

Fortuna Düsseldorf, who has been criticized since this game, missed the equalization by Felix Klaus in added time. Coach Daniel Thioune expressed his displeasure with the defensive. After the successful game against SC Paderborn, Kaiserslautern could also rely on a positive momentum in this duel. The upcoming games are crucial because Düsseldorf will play against Münster on November 1st and have to compete against Magdeburg on November 3.

The current situation in the 2nd league remains tense, while the teams are fighting for important points. The upcoming games will show which club can better assert itself.