Get ready for an exhilarating clash between Waldhof Mannheim and FC Kaiserslautern in the German DFB Pokal on 21.08.2026! As both teams display equally strong performances, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter. Don't miss our expert predictions and comprehensive analysis of each team's form, strategy, and key players. Dive into the details, and consider placing your bet based on our insights!
Key Player Statistics: Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Kaiserslautern
Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Kaiserslautern Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | Waldhof Mannheim | FC Kaiserslautern | 20.02.2022 | 0-0 |
| 3. Liga | FC Kaiserslautern | Waldhof Mannheim | 11.09.2021 | 0-0 |
| 3. Liga | Waldhof Mannheim | FC Kaiserslautern | 06.02.2021 | 0-2 |
| 3. Liga | FC Kaiserslautern | Waldhof Mannheim | 10.10.2020 | 1-1 |
| 3. Liga | Waldhof Mannheim | FC Kaiserslautern | 29.02.2020 | 1-1 |
| 3. Liga | FC Kaiserslautern | Waldhof Mannheim | 01.09.2019 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | Hansa Rostock | Waldhof Mannheim | 16.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| 3. Liga | Waldhof Mannheim | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 07.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Waldhof Mannheim | Eintracht Frankfurt | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Waldhof Mannheim | Triglav | 25.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Waldhof Mannheim | FC Liefering | 23.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Nürnberg | Waldhof Mannheim | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Frankfurt II | Waldhof Mannheim | 15.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Thun | Waldhof Mannheim | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfR Mannheim | Waldhof Mannheim | 10.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hannover 96 | Waldhof Mannheim | 09.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Karlsruher SC | 15.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | VfL Wolfsburg | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 08.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Metz | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 01.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sudtirol | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FSV Mainz 05 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 17.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Sandhausen | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10.07.2026 | 3-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | FC Zurich | 10.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 17.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Arminia Bielefeld | 08.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Dynamo Dresden | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 02.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Kaiserslautern
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Betting Intelligence: Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Kaiserslautern
There's something special about a cup tie between two clubs with serious history. Waldhof Mannheim against FC Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal isn't just a football match. It's a regional grudge match with bragging rights on the line.
Here's what you need to watch for. These two sides know each other inside out. Six meetings in the 3. Liga, and the head-to-head record is remarkably tight. Four draws, one win each. Kaiserslautern edged Mannheim 2-0 back in February 2021, but beyond that single result, neither side has been able to separate themselves. Tight, scrappy, low-scoring. That's the DNA of this fixture.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Kaiserslautern should cruise through this one just because they're playing in the 2. Bundesliga. Yes, they're the higher-division side. But their recent form is patchy at best. Two goalless draws to open the new Bundesliga season, and before that, a heavy 4-1 friendly loss to Mainz. They haven't exactly been firing on all cylinders.
Mannheim, meanwhile, deserve more credit than the odds suggest at 2.98. They opened their 3. Liga campaign with a solid 2-1 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf. That's the same Fortuna that Kaiserslautern only narrowly beat 3-0 in April. The form gap isn't as wide as people think.
Here's a genuinely surprising pattern buried in the data. Every single head-to-head meeting in their shared history produced one goal or fewer for the winning side. This fixture simply doesn't produce goal fests. The under 2.5 goals market at this fixture is practically screaming value.
I'd also keep a close eye on Kaiserslautern's M. Gyamfi. He's already picked up two yellow cards in just three matches this season. In a feisty cup tie atmosphere, his discipline could become a real issue. A card for Gyamfi feels like a genuinely live bet.
My prediction? Kaiserslautern edge it, but barely. I'm backing them to win 1-0, with their professional quality eventually telling in a tight, cagey affair. The draw is interesting value at 3.30 for those who trust the historical pattern.
Cup football is unpredictable. History says this one goes down to the wire. Get ready for a proper battle.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Diakhaby | France | 30 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 65 kg |
| D. Michel | France | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 68 |
| A. Ferati | Kosovo | 28 | Midfielder | 168 | 71 |
| M. Thalhammer | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 192 | 82 |
| R. Benatelli | Germany | 34 | Midfielder | 181 | 82 |
| F. Lohkemper | Germany | 31 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| L. Klünter | Germany | 30 | Defender | 184 | 76 |
| N. Shipnoski | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 68 |
| M. Karbstein | Germany | 28 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| N. Hoffmann | Germany | 29 | Defender | 194 | 74 |
| T. Sechelmann | Germany | 27 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| L. Hawryluk | Germany | 25 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 82 |
| J. Rieckmann | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| S. Voelcke | Germany | 24 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| J. Brandt | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| A. Rexhepi | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Niemann | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| E. Iwe | USA | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| K. Okpala | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| Y. Wardak | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 186 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Krahl | Germany | 26 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 82 |
| M. Berisha | Germany | 28 | Attacker | 186 | 81 |
| M. Ritter | Germany | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 72 |
| S. Asta | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| F. Kunze | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 191 | 76 |
| J. Rasmussen | Denmark | 29 | Defender | 193 | 81 |
| J. Elvedi | Switzerland | 29 | Defender | 187 | 83 |
| N. Skyttä | Finland | 24 | Attacker | 170 | 69 |
| E. Wekesser | Germany | 29 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| M. Gyamfi | Germany | 26 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| E. Yardımcı | Türkiye | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| S. Şahin | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 67 |
| Kelven Olagie Frees | Germany | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Kanate | Mali | 19 | Attacker | 172 | n/a |
| Mika Haas | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| Leon Robinson | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 186 | 77 |
| Y. Onohiol | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Fidjeu-Tazemeta | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| D. Hofmeister | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| D. Schramm | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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