Darmstadt vs Kaiserslautern: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Darmstadt prepare to host Kaiserslautern on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30 under referee Osmers, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Darmstadt, currently 3rd in the standings with 38 points from 20 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 24 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Kaiserslautern, sitting 6th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 9 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 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Darmstadt and Kaiserslautern have favored Kaiserslautern, with Kaiserslautern claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Hertha, Darmstadt recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Schuhen, Nurnberger, Maglica, Pfeiffer, Lopez, Marseiler, Akiyama, Schmidt, Richter, Hornby, Lidberg. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Kaiserslautern's last outing came against Elversberg, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Krahl, Chernev, Gyamfi, Sirch, Haas, Ritter, Robinson, Joly, Bassette, Skytta, Prtajin. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Darmstadt are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Darmstadt and Kaiserslautern are expected to use their standard structures. 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: Darmstadt's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Kaiserslautern's games average 3.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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