Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Darmstadt 98 played against Karlsruher SC in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on December 6, 2025. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Darmstadt 98 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Karlsruher SC has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Darmstadt 98 scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 0.93. Karlsruher SC scores 1.50 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Darmstadt 98's games and 50% of Karlsruher SC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 71%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Darmstadt 98 has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.45 per game. Darmstadt 98 takes 13.9 shots per game, while Karlsruher SC takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Darmstadt 98 leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Karlsruher SC leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Darmstadt 98's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Karlsruher SC, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Darmstadt 98 | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Darmstadt 98 is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.2 pts / game - Karlsruher SC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Darmstadt 98 is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.5 goals / game - Karlsruher SC
Darmstadt 98 is 84% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.93 goals / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.71 goals / game - Karlsruher SC
Darmstadt 98 scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Karlsruher SC keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 meczów).
Karlsruher SC scores in 64% of games (9 of 14 meczów), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
Over / Under - Karlsruher SC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Karlsruher SC is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.29 pts / game - Karlsruher SC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Karlsruher SC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Darmstadt 98
Karlsruher SC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Darmstadt 98 | Liga | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 69% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Darmstadt 98 3:2 Karlsruher SC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC?
Darmstadt 98 score 1.64 goals per game on average and Karlsruher SC 1.50. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Darmstadt 98's matches and 50% of Karlsruher SC's.
What form are Darmstadt 98 and Karlsruher SC in?
Over the last 5 games Darmstadt 98 have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Karlsruher SC 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Darmstadt 98 vs Karlsruher SC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.