FCK moves into the promotion race with Derby victory against Karlsruhe!

FCK moves into the promotion race with Derby victory against Karlsruhe!

On May 3, 2025, the eagerly awaited southwest derby between 1. FC Kaiserslautern and the Karlsruher SC took place in the Fritz Walter Stadium. Both teams fought for important points in the fight for the upper table positions of the second Bundesliga. According to a report from Wett base, the 1st FC Kaiserslautern emerged from the game as the winner and prevailed 3-1 against the hosts.

With this victory, the FCK has pushed itself to second place in the table and is now undefeated seven league games. The team was particularly strong in the first half, in which Tomiak took the lead with a penalty. Shortly before the half -time whistle, ZivziVadze had the chance to compensate for Karlsruhe, but his supposed gate was revoked on the basis of an off -the -go.

The course of the game in detail

In the second half, Kaiserslautern further expanded his lead through gates from Redondo and this year. The Karlsruher SC was able to score the connecting goal in added time by Wanitzek, but this was not sufficient to avert the defeat. The game was shaped by an intensive competition, with the KSC coach Christian Eichner and FCK captain Ritter each received yellow cards. For Karlsruhe it was a disappointing defeat that threw it back to sixth place.

Before the game, Kaiserslautern was seventh in the table and urgently needed a victory, while Karlsruhe was only three points behind the third place. The betting odds were on the side of the KSC, which was listed for a win with 2.42, while the quota for the FCK's victory was 2.85. In view of the previous performance of both teams, a tie was not advantageous for any club.

Statistical key data and players: Interior highlights

In the last two encounters between these teams, four goals always scored. The defensive of the KSC was recently strong because it had not conceded a single goal in the last four home games. Marvin Wanitzek took it to 12 goals this season and is currently managed as the second best scorer in the league. On the other hand, Ragnar Ache scored 17 goals for Kaiserslautern and set up a club record.

After the first half of the season, in which Kaiserslautern won 3-1, the FCK was able to return to the field with full success. The balance sheet in direct comparison speaks more clearly for the 1. FC Kaiserslautern, who has already won 24 wins in 66 duels against the KSC.

The 1st FC Kaiserslautern has not only positioned itself for the upcoming challenges with today's victory, but also shows that the team under coach Torsten Lieberknecht has become a serious candidate for promotion. The next few weeks will show whether Kaiserslautern can hold its top position, while Karlsruhe must understand that further services are necessary to get up in the table.

For more information about the game and future encounters, visit the pages of Wett base, Kicker and Further information .