Braunschweig vs Karlsruher: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Braunschweig prepare to host Karlsruher on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 under referee Haslberger, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Braunschweig, currently 13th in the standings with 25 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 15 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Karlsruher, sitting 11th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Braunschweig and Karlsruher have been competitive, with Braunschweig claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Darmstadt, Braunschweig recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Hoffmann, Frenkert, Nkoa, Ehlers, Bell Bell, Marie, Aydin, Opoku, Heuser, Gomez, Mijatovic. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Karlsruher's last outing came against Nurnberg, where they secured a 1-5 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Bernat, Herold, Franke, Scholl, Jung, Wanitzek , Burnic, Waschenbach, Pinto Pedrosa, Schleusener, Fukuda. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Braunschweig are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Karlsruher are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Braunschweig's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Karlsruher's games average 3.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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