Karlsruher SC vs Darmstadt 98: match statistics
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Karlsruher SC vs Darmstadt 98: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Karlsruher SC plays Darmstadt 98 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Wildparkstadion.
Recent form
Karlsruher SC has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Darmstadt 98 has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Karlsruher SC scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 2.00. Darmstadt 98 scores 1.14 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Karlsruher SC's games and 57% of Darmstadt 98's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 71%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Karlsruher SC has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.24 per game. Karlsruher SC takes 16.7 shots per game, while Darmstadt 98 takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Karlsruher SC leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Darmstadt 98 leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Karlsruher SC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Darmstadt 98, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
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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
| Karlsruher SC | Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 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 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Karlsruher SC · 1.2 pts / game - Darmstadt 98
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Karlsruher SC · 1.14 goals / game - Darmstadt 98
Karlsruher SC scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 games), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
Darmstadt 98 scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Karlsruher SC keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
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 - Karlsruher SC
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.57 pts / game - Karlsruher SC · 0.71 pts / game - Darmstadt 98
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Karlsruher SC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Karlsruher SC
Darmstadt 98
* 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
| Karlsruher SC | Liga | Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.86 | 3.22 | • 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 62% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Karlsruher SC's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Darmstadt 98. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Karlsruher SC and Darmstadt 98 play?
Karlsruher SC face Darmstadt 98 on October 18, 2026 in 2. Bundesliga at Wildparkstadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Karlsruher SC and Darmstadt 98?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Karlsruher SC won 1, Darmstadt 98 won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Karlsruher SC vs Darmstadt 98?
Karlsruher SC score 0.86 goals per game on average and Darmstadt 98 1.14. The 2. Bundesliga average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Karlsruher SC's matches and 57% of Darmstadt 98's.
What form are Karlsruher SC and Darmstadt 98 in?
Over the last 5 games Karlsruher SC have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Darmstadt 98 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Karlsruher SC vs Darmstadt 98?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Karlsruher SC vs Darmstadt 98: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.