Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
2
Value bet: SV Darmstadt 98 to win @ 2.80 – our chance 39% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultKarlsruher SC to win ✓39% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗66% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.88
Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 preview and prediction
The match
Karlsruher SC host SV Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 12:30 (WAT) at BBBank Wildpark. Karlsruher SC are 16th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom three), while SV Darmstadt 98 sit 17th on 9 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Karlsruher SC's last 5: LWLLD Most recently they lost to FC St. Pauli 0–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded.
SV Darmstadt 98's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat Energie Cottbus 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
SV Darmstadt 98 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 May 2026, finished Karlsruher SC 2–1 SV Darmstadt 98.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for Karlsruher SC and 1.5 for SV Darmstadt 98. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 66%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: SV Darmstadt 98 to win at 2.80 – 39% on our numbers against 36% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Karlsruher SC 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Karlsruher SC39%fair 2.56 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.60
SV Darmstadt 9839%fair 2.58 · @2.80
3.00Expected goals
1.50Karlsruher SC xG
1.50SV Darmstadt 98 xG
66%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–18%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Karlsruher SC 1.5 – 1.5 SV Darmstadt 98 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?
On our numbers Karlsruher SC have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 22% and SV Darmstadt 98 39%.
How many goals will there be in Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our predicted score is Karlsruher SC 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at BBBank Wildpark.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
