Kaiserslautern vs Schalke 04 - 2. Bundesliga
Fixture Preview - 9 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Kaiserslautern hosts Schalke 04 at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion on Saturday, 9 August, in what promises to be an intriguing 2. Bundesliga clash. Kaiserslautern’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins followed by three losses, highlighting their struggle to maintain momentum. In contrast, Schalke has found their rhythm, winning four of their last five matches. Historically, the head-to-head record favours Schalke, who have won half of their last ten encounters against Kaiserslautern, while the home side has managed just two victories. One key angle to consider is the trend of high-scoring matches when these teams meet, with seven of the last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals. Given Schalke's attacking prowess and Kaiserslautern's defensive vulnerabilities, betting on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.7 could be a prudent choice. Additionally, both teams have shown a tendency to score, making the "Both Teams to Score" market at 1.6 an appealing option as well. Overall, this match could provide plenty of action for fans and bettors alike.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Paderborn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Karlsruher SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Magdeburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Kaiserslautern | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  VfL Bochum 1848 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Elversberg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Preußen Münster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2025 | Kaiserslautern | 1–0 | Schalke 04 | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 27, 2025 | Kaiserslautern | 2–1 | Schalke 04 | 2. Bundesliga |
| November 29, 2024 | Schalke 04 | 0–3 | Kaiserslautern | 2. Bundesliga |
| January 26, 2024 | Kaiserslautern | 4–1 | Schalke 04 | 2. Bundesliga |
| August 5, 2023 | Schalke 04 | 3–0 | Kaiserslautern | 2. Bundesliga |
| March 18, 2012 | Kaiserslautern | 1–4 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| October 15, 2011 | Schalke 04 | 1–2 | Kaiserslautern | Bundesliga |
| April 23, 2011 | Schalke 04 | 0–1 | Kaiserslautern | Bundesliga |
| November 27, 2010 | Kaiserslautern | 5–0 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| January 29, 2006 | Kaiserslautern | 0–2 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |