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18.10.2026 11:30
BBBank Wildpark
Referee: Marc Philip Eckermann

Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 71.3%
Odds 2.91
BTTS
Yes
Probability 78.8%
Odds 1.40
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 87%
Odds 1.48
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
71.3%
2.91 ▥
BTTS Yes
78.8%
1.40 ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
87%
1.48 ▥
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
1.12 ▥
HT / FT Draw / Away
-
7.00 ▥
Correct Score 1-2
-
11.00 ▥
Probability Distribution
Karlsruher SC Win 21.7%
Draw 7%
SV Darmstadt 98 Win 71.3%
Expected Goals (xG)
Karlsruher SC1.35
SV Darmstadt 982.31
Recent Form (Last 5)
Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
WWDLW
19 GF / 31 GA
SV Darmstadt 98 SV Darmstadt 98
WLDWL
37 GF / 22 GA
Key Stats
1.27
Average Goals Scored
2.47
2.07
Average Goals Conceded
1.47
9
BTTS Yes
9
10
Over 2.5
11
5.71
Shots on Goal
3.57

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC 15 matches
SV Darmstadt 98 SV Darmstadt 98 15 matches
Karlsruher SC Statistic SV Darmstadt 98
3 Wins 8
4 Draws 2
8 Losses 5
19 Goals For 37
31 Goals Against 22
1.27 Avg Goals Scored 2.47
2.07 Avg Goals Conceded 1.47
9 BTTS Yes 9
12 Over 1.5 11
10 Over 2.5 11
5 Over 3.5 8
1 Clean Sheets 2
6 Failed To Score 5
5.71 Shots On Goal 3.57
16.29 Total Shots 11.86
7 Corners 4.86
48.1% Ball Possession 40.7%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward SV Darmstadt 98. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Karlsruher SC Analysis

With 5 points from 6 games and a place of 17, Karlsruher SC still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 1 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, and the 6:12 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Moritz Broschinski (2 goals), Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (1 goals), S. Fukuda (1 goals), with creative support from M. Wanitzek (2 assists), L. Egloff (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 1 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

SV Darmstadt 98 Analysis

With 7 points from 7 games and a place of 13, SV Darmstadt 98 still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 2 wins, 1 draws, and 4 defeats with a 8:14 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Lee Ho-Jae (2 goals), M. Smit (2 goals), A. Vukotić (2 goals), with creative support from K. Klefisch (2 assists), L. Duijvestijn (2 assists), Lee Ho-Jae (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, the split record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Karlsruher SC won 5 times, SV Darmstadt 98 won 6 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 22:22 from Karlsruher SC's perspective. 9 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 2.93 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (93%)
Predicted formations: Karlsruher SC 4-4-2 / SV Darmstadt 98 4-4-2
H2H summary: Karlsruher SC wins 5, draws 4, SV Darmstadt 98 wins 6

Standings

2. Bundesliga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 7 7 0 0 19:8 11 21
W W W W W
2 7 5 2 0 20:10 10 17
D W W D W
3 7 4 2 1 14:12 2 14
D D W W W
4 7 4 1 2 14:9 5 13
W D W L W
5 7 3 3 1 19:12 7 12
D W L D W
6 7 3 3 1 6:4 2 12
D W L W W
7 7 2 4 1 10:8 2 10
W D W D L
8 7 2 2 3 15:16 -1 8
L D W D L
9 7 2 2 3 11:12 -1 8
W D L D L
10 7 2 2 3 10:13 -3 8
D D L W W
11 7 2 1 4 13:13 0 7
W L D L L
12 7 2 1 4 5:7 -2 7
L L D W L
13 7 2 1 4 7:12 -5 7
L W L D W
14 7 2 1 4 8:14 -6 7
W L W L L
15 7 1 3 3 10:13 -3 6
L D D L W
16 7 1 2 4 9:15 -6 5
D L D L L
17 7 1 2 4 6:14 -8 5
L L L D L
18 7 0 4 3 7:11 -4 4
L D L D L
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