Karlsruhe vs Darmstadt 98 Match Preview: 2. Bundesliga Predictions
In the eighth round of the 2. Bundesliga, Karlsruher SC will face Darmstadt 98. The home team currently sits in third place on the table, while the visitors are positioned near the bottom, third from last. The teams have contrasting goals this season, but who will come out on top and improve their standings on October 4th? Find out in our preview.

Command Analysis

Karlsruher SC

Current Form
Karsruhe is embarking on its sixth consecutive season in the 2. Bundesliga. In recent years, the team has come close to promotion multiple times. Last season, they finished in fifth place, just eight points shy of the promotion zone. Currently, they rank third in the standings, trailing the leaders by two points. In their latest outings, the club secured two thrilling draws against Cologne (4:4) and Magdeburg (2:2).
Injuries and Suspensions
Unavailable for the match are injured players Bormut, Conte, Egloff, Francke, and Sihlaroglu.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The hosts remain unbeaten this season
- The team has scored in each of their last six matches
Expected Lineup: Weis, Jung, Kobald, Beifus, Gunter - Bournitz, Rapp, Jensen, Vanitzeck - Zivzivadze, Schloyzenner.

Darmstadt

Current Form
The previous season was difficult for Darmstadt. Having been promoted to the Bundesliga, the team struggled to compete, finishing at the bottom of the table, ten points behind the second to last team, Köln. They are also struggling in the 2. Bundesliga, currently seated in the 16th position, with the threat of relegation to the 3. Liga looming.
Injuries and Suspensions
The visiting team will be without Baders, Holland, Wilhelmsen, Vill and Zimmermann due to injuries.
Betting Trends to Note
- In their last 11 matches, the team has not registered a single draw.
- In the last five league matches, the visitors have achieved only one victory.
Projected Lineup: Schuchen - Bueno, Vukotic, Riedel, Lopez - Corredor, Muller, Klefisch, Marseiller - Hornby, Lidberg
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:2
The home team has secured two out of their last four league wins with this scoreline
18.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has been successful in the last three away matches of the guests
1.55Bet Number 2 in Final Score
This trend has occurred in three of the last four matches between these teams
2.17Tip and bets
The hosts are aiming for promotion and have made a strong start to the season. The team is in great form and should be able to handle Darmstadt, which finds itself among the bottom contenders. We recommend betting on a Karlsruhe victory.
Our prediction is a Karlsruhe win at 1.65
Bet on Total Goals
Both teams have targets to meet and need points desperately. A draw won’t satisfy either side, so there's no incentive to play defensively. Both clubs have been effective in converting chances, so we can anticipate a high number of goals.
Bet – over 3.5 total goals. This bet is available at odds of 2.15.
Bet on Corners
Karlsruhe is likely to seize control early at home, pushing the opponent back into their own penalty area. The hosts should dominate in corner kicks.
Bet – Asian handicap (-2.5) for Karlsruhe on corners. This bet is offered at 2.13.