1. Kaiserslautern vs Hertha BSC: 2. Bundesliga Match Prediction
1. Kaiserslautern
Hertha BSCMore picks
- 2nd half: Total Over (1) 1.27 pending
- Yellow cards: Total Under (6) 1.25 pending
Kaiserslautern host leaders Hertha BSC at Fritz Walter Stadion in round 10 of the 2. Bundesliga. The hosts sit third, seven points behind the visitors: the gap would narrow after a home win, while an away win would widen it.
Kaiserslautern: defence sets the tempo
Recent results and home strengths
Kaiserslautern have three wins and two draws in their last five matches across all competitions. The sequence includes a friendly; their latest competitive results were a goalless draw at Heidenheim, wins over Bochum and Nurnberg, and a 2–0 cup victory at Hannover on 28 October.
- At home in the league: three wins and one draw, with six goals scored and none conceded.
- Seven clean sheets in nine league matches underpin their 18-point return.
- Only nine league goals scored leave limited room for defensive mistakes.
- BTTS has occurred once and Over 2.5 goals three times in those nine fixtures.
Defensive absences
Defenders Kelven Fries and Jakob Rasmussen are unavailable, Fries with a muscle-fibre injury. Midfielder Mario Sauer is doubtful. Those absences affect the unit behind the hosts’ strongest results.
- Hannover 96away2:0
- Nurnbergaway1:0
- VfL Bochumhome2:0
- 1. Heidenheimaway0:0
- Sonnenhofhome1:1
Hertha: the leaders bring greater scoring output
Unbeaten league start and away balance
Hertha have 25 points from eight wins and one draw, with 20 goals scored and eight conceded. Their last five outings across all competitions produced three wins and two draws. Most recently, they beat Arminia Bielefeld 1–0 before winning 2–0 at SSV Jeddeloh in the cup.
- Four wins and one draw away from home, with an 11–5 goal balance, show their travelling strength.
- Their league scoring average is 2.22 goals per match.
- BTTS and Over 2.5 goals have each occurred in six of nine league games.
- Recent results mark a tighter spell than their season totals suggest.
Three players ruled out
Defender Marton Dardai will miss the match with inflammation of the pubic bone, striker Gustaf Nilsson has a thigh problem, and midfielder Boris Mamuzah Lum is also unavailable. The absences span all three outfield departments; assigning a specific tactical change without a confirmed lineup would be premature.
- SSV Jeddelohaway2:0
- Arminia Bielefeldhome1:0
- Holsteinaway0:0
- Greuther Furthhome2:1
- Augsburgaway2:2
Previous meetings favour Hertha overall
Hertha have won five of the eight official meetings over the past five years, Kaiserslautern three, with no draws. Kaiserslautern took the latest meeting 1–0 in April 2026. The record therefore separates Hertha’s success at this venue from the most recent result.
- 11.04.2026Hertha BSC0:11. KaiserslauternGermany. 2. Bundesliga
- 02.12.2025Hertha BSC6:11. KaiserslauternGermany DFB Pokal
- 08.11.20251. Kaiserslautern0:1Hertha BSCGermany. 2. Bundesliga
- 08.02.2025Hertha BSC0:11. KaiserslauternGermany. 2. Bundesliga
- 31.08.20241. Kaiserslautern3:4Hertha BSCGermany. 2. Bundesliga
Preparation and available team information
Both sides played away in the cup on 28 October, leaving the same three-day turnaround; confirmed probable lineups, formations, suspension updates, expert opinions and a numerical strength comparison are not available.
Our scoring pick
Hertha visit third-placed Kaiserslautern with a seven-point lead. Our bet is Individual Total 2 Over (1) 1.31: the visitors average 2.22 league goals per game and have scored 11 across five away fixtures. That travelling output makes two goals a credible target without requiring an away win.
The main obstacle is Kaiserslautern’s four consecutive clean sheets across all competitions, alongside no goals conceded in four home league games. Missing defenders Kelven Fries and Jakob Rasmussen weaken their available defensive options, though that does not guarantee chances. Hertha will be without striker Gustaf Nilsson, defender Marton Dardai and midfielder Boris Mamuzah Lum; Nilsson’s absence is the clearest concern for this bet. The visitors’ season-long scoring rate still supports the selection, but the hosts’ defensive record calls for restraint. Predicted score: 1–2.
Final verdict
Individual Total 2 Over (1) 1.31 is our selection. That protection is valuable against a home defence yet to concede in the league.
FAQ
When does 1. Kaiserslautern — Hertha BSC kick off?
The match starts on 31.10.2026 at 08:00 (New York), Fritz Walter Stadion (Kaiserslautern).
What is the prediction for 1. Kaiserslautern — Hertha BSC?
Our pick is Individual Total 2 Over (1) at 1.31.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: 1. Kaiserslautern win — 33%, draw — 27%, Hertha BSC win — 40%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Hannover 96away2:0
- Nurnbergaway1:0
- VfL Bochumhome2:0
- 1. Heidenheimaway0:0
- Sonnenhofhome1:1
- SSV Jeddelohaway2:0
- Arminia Bielefeldhome1:0
- Holsteinaway0:0
- Greuther Furthhome2:1
- Augsburgaway2:2
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 20:8 | 25 |
| 2 | Nurnberg | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21:12 | 18 |
| 3 | 1. Kaiserslautern | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9:4 | 18 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:14 | 16 |
Head-to-head
- 11.04.2026Hertha BSC0:11. KaiserslauternGermany. 2. Bundesliga
- 02.12.2025Hertha BSC6:11. KaiserslauternGermany DFB Pokal
- 08.11.20251. Kaiserslautern0:1Hertha BSCGermany. 2. Bundesliga
- 08.02.2025Hertha BSC0:11. KaiserslauternGermany. 2. Bundesliga
- 31.08.20241. Kaiserslautern3:4Hertha BSCGermany. 2. Bundesliga
About the match
- 31 October · 08:00 New York
- Venue: Fritz Walter Stadion (Kaiserslautern)
- Weather: 11° · precip. 0% · wind 2.8 m/s
Odds
Odds updated 31.10 00:20
A modest away preference, not a commanding favourite
The margin-adjusted 1X2 market makes Hertha favourites at 40.3%, compared with 32.9% for Kaiserslautern and 26.9% for the draw. That is a narrow preference: the visitors’ stronger league record is balanced against the hosts’ unbeaten home return. None of the listed markets has moved noticeably over the past 24 hours.
Over 2.5 goals carries a 57.9% probability, while BTTS is assessed at 61.3%. Those expectations sit closer to Hertha’s season profile than Kaiserslautern’s. The central tension is between the visitors’ attacking output and the hosts’ defensive record; with only nine league games played, neither set of frequencies should be treated as a settled long-term rate.
Our prediction
- Market
- Individual Total 2 Over (1)
- Current odds
- 1.31
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 71%
- Market estimate
- 70%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.31
- Potential win
- 31 $
- Status
- pending