Get ready for an epic encounter in the German 2. Bundesliga as Karlsruher SC faces SV Darmstadt 98 on 03.05.2026. This match is one of the season's most anticipated, with both Karlsruher SC and SV Darmstadt 98 bringing strong lineups. Our analysis breaks down strengths, weaknesses, and performance trends of Karlsruher SC and SV Darmstadt 98. Whether you're betting on Karlsruher SC or SV Darmstadt 98, our strategic tips and expert predictions will help you navigate this exciting matchup in the German 2. Bundesliga.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SV Elversberg | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55/35 | 56 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 55/40 | 51 |
| 6 | Hertha BSC | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 44/36 | 48 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 40/41 | 41 |
| 9 | Karlsruher SC | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 48/59 | 40 |
| 10 | VfL Bochum | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 45/44 | 39 |
Key Player Statistics: Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98
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Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Karlsruher SC | 06.12.2025 | 3-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Karlsruher SC | 07.03.2025 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | SV Darmstadt 98 | 04.10.2024 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | SV Darmstadt 98 | 22.07.2023 | 0-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Karlsruher SC | 21.04.2023 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | SV Darmstadt 98 | 15.10.2022 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Karlsruher SC | 15.01.2022 | 2-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | SV Darmstadt 98 | 30.07.2021 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Karlsruher SC | 26.02.2021 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | SV Darmstadt 98 | 01.11.2020 | 3-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | SV Wehen | 26.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | TSV Steinbach | 01.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | Slavia Praha | 10.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | Hannover 96 | 25.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | Karlsruher SC | 17.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | Arminia Bielefeld | 10.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | Karlsruher SC | 05.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 20.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Karlsruher SC | 15.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Karlsruher SC | Dynamo Dresden | 08.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | FC Saarbrücken | 26.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | SV Wehen | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | SV Wehen | 06.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | SV Elversberg | 25.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | SV Darmstadt 98 | 19.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Hannover 96 | 11.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Arminia Bielefeld | SV Darmstadt 98 | 04.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | FC Schalke 04 | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | SV Darmstadt 98 | 13.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Holstein Kiel | 07.03.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Karlsruher SC VS SV Darmstadt 98
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98
This one has revenge written all over it. Back in December, Darmstadt put three past Karlsruhe on their own turf and sent the home fans home frustrated. Now KSC get their chance to respond. But here's the uncomfortable truth for Karlsruhe supporters — the head-to-head record is brutal. Darmstadt have won three of the last four competitive meetings, and that 3-0 hammering in March 2025 is still fresh in the memory.
The table tells its own story. Darmstadt sit fifth with 51 points from 31 games, firmly in the promotion conversation. Karlsruhe are ninth on 40 points, 11 behind their visitors. That gap is not just numbers — it reflects two very different clubs right now.
Here's what you need to watch for: goals. Lots of them. These two sides simply cannot keep clean sheets against each other. Six of their last eight competitive meetings have produced three or more goals. The bookmakers know it too, and the Both Teams to Score market looks like genuine value here based purely on the pattern these sides have established.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage. KSC's defensive record this season is alarming — 59 goals conceded in 31 games. That's among the worst in the division. Darmstadt have scored 55 goals going forward, powered by Isak Lidberg's 15-goal season and Fraser Hornby adding another 11. That attacking unit will be licking their lips.
On the other side, Karlsruhe's Marcel Wanitzek is the key man — 14 goals and 7 assists, essentially carrying his team's attacking threat almost single-handedly. If Darmstadt can neutralise him, the hosts struggle badly to create danger.
Here's a surprising insight casual fans might overlook: in their last home league game, KSC shipped three to Hannover after beating Bielefeld 4-1 the week before. That inconsistency is a red flag. Darmstadt, meanwhile, drew 3-3 with Elversberg most recently but have generally been solid on the road.
My prediction? Darmstadt win this 2-1. I'd back them on the match result at 2.20 — that's genuine value given the head-to-head dominance and defensive vulnerability of the hosts. For bolder bettors, Lidberg to score at any time looks appealing given he's been involved in almost every Darmstadt attacking move this season.
Friday night football under the lights. A wounded Karlsruhe side desperate to restore pride. A Darmstadt team hunting promotion points. This has the ingredients of something special. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Bernat | Denmark | 25 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 68 |
| N. Rapp | Germany | 29 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| M. Franke | Germany | 33 | Defender | 193 | 90 |
| P. Förster | Germany | 31 | Attacker | 188 | 82 |
| F. Schleusener | Germany | 34 | Attacker | 186 | 81 |
| C. Kobald | Austria | 28 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| M. Wanitzek | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| D. Herold | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 80 |
| A. Müller | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| M. Beifus | Germany | 23 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| L. Egloff | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | 81 |
| R. Šimić | Croatia | 22 | Attacker | 190 | 80 |
| N. Rupp | Switzerland | 22 | Midfielder | 185 | 77 |
| Aki Koch | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 82 |
| N. Dühring | Germany | 22 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| E. Sihlaroğlu | Türkiye | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| L. Opitz | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| S. Fukuda | Japan | 22 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| Paul Scholl | Germany | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Rafael Pinto Pedrosa | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Vukotić | Serbia | 30 | Defender | 201 | 95 |
| M. Schuhen | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 85 |
| M. Richter | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 74 |
| K. Klefisch | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 188 | 84 |
| L. Marseiler | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
| I. Lidberg | Sweden | 27 | Attacker | 186 | 84 |
| M. Drešković | Montenegro | 28 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| P. Pfeiffer | Ghana | 26 | Defender | 197 | 98 |
| F. Nürnberger | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 181 | 76 |
| F. Hornby | Scotland | 26 | Attacker | 195 | 88 |
| B. Białek | Poland | 24 | Attacker | 191 | 84 |
| K. Corredor | France | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| M. Papela | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| M. Maglica | Croatia | 27 | Defender | 198 | 95 |
| C. Riedel | Germany | 22 | Defender | 186 | 83 |
| Y. Furukawa | Japan | 22 | Attacker | 174 | 65 |
| Tim Arnold | Germany | 19 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| Othmane Elidrissi Erahhali | Germany | 19 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| Benedikt Börner | Germany | 20 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 80 |
| M. Pfister | Germany | 19 | Defender | 193 | 85 |
Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 match odds
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