Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim · Capacity 25,667 · grass · Referee: R. Schroder
Match events
- 38'M. Haas
- 45+1'M. Gyamfi
- 51'J. Ulbricht
- 55'K. Asallari
- 65'Mergim Berisha (Ibrahim Kanate)
- 65'M. Haas (Alex Murphy)
- 67'Maximilian Thalhammer (V. Thill)
- 67'L. Bierschenk (D. Michel)
- 68'J. Ulbricht (Gonçalo Gregório)
- 74'M. Polte
- 77'M. Gyamfi (K. Frees)
- 77'K. Asallari (L. Mickels)
- 81'V. Thill
- 85'Alex Murphy
- 86'T. Tazemeta (Erencan Yardımcı)
- 90+1'Erencan Yardımcı
- 90+9'M. Ritter
- 90+9'T. Nijhuis
- 98'J. P. Muller
- 104'P. Joly (L. Robinson)
- 111'Gonçalo Gregório
- 112'C. Kammerknecht (T. Boyd)
- 120+1'Ibrahim Kanate
- 120'Ibrahim Kanate (Alex Murphy)
- 1.4
- Goals/game
- 1.8
- 2.0
- Conceded/game
- 0.7
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
Analysis suggests that 1. FC Kaiserslautern may have the upper hand in this matchup. They have performed well historically, with a strong away scoring average, while Waldhof Mannheim has struggled defensively, allowing over 2 goals per game recently. The numbers indicate a tight contest, but Kaiserslautern's recent form may give them the edge.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern has a strong away scoring average of 1.8 goals per game in their last 10 matches.
- Waldhof Mannheim has conceded an average of 2 goals per game in their last 5 matches.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern has recorded 4 unbeaten matches out of their last 5, indicating solid recent form.
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and this fixture has limited historical data available so far.
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Why AI favors 1. FC Kaiserslautern
- Tighter defense1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern are conceding just 0.7 goals per game over their recent matches.
0.7/game conceded - Sharper attack1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern are averaging 1.8 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
1.8/game
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- Close matchup
The model gives the favorite only a 45% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
- No head-to-head history
These two teams have no recorded meetings, so the prediction relies on form and standings alone.
How did our prediction do?
We picked 1. FC Kaiserslautern at 44.73% — final result was 1. FC Kaiserslautern win, Waldhof Mannheim 0-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Predicted score was 1-2.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (58/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Waldhof Mannheim have averaged 1.4 goals scored per game over their last 7 matches.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern have averaged 1.8 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings on record.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 7 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
When do they score?
Waldhof Mannheim
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?+
Our AI model favors 1. FC Kaiserslautern to win, with a 44.73% probability (Draw 24.43%, Waldhof Mannheim 30.84%).
Where is Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?+
The match is played at Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim (capacity 25,667).
What time does Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).