Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
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Value bet: SV Darmstadt 98 to win @ 2.80 – our chance 39% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultKarlsruher SC to win ✓40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @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 11.79
Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Karlsruher SC welcome SV Darmstadt 98 to BBBank Wildpark for a 2. Bundesliga fixture on Sunday 18 October (12:30 WAT). In the table, Karlsruher SC are 16th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 11 matches; SV Darmstadt 98 are 17th (in the drop zone) with 9. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Karlsruher SC, last 5: LWLLD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to FC St. Pauli, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
SV Darmstadt 98, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Energie Cottbus, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Momentum favours SV Darmstadt 98, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Karlsruher SC.
Head to head
When they last met (3 May 2026) it ended Karlsruher SC 2–1 SV Darmstadt 98.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Karlsruher SC 1.5 xG, SV Darmstadt 98 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Karlsruher SC 40%, draw 21%, SV Darmstadt 98 39%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.40.
Price worth noting: SV Darmstadt 98 to win @2.80 – the bookmaker implies 36%, our ratings say 39%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Karlsruher SC 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Karlsruher SC40%fair 2.49 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.60
SV Darmstadt 9839%fair 2.57 · @2.80
3.00Expected goals
1.51Karlsruher SC xG
1.49SV Darmstadt 98 xG
66%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–18%
1–28%
1–08%
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 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
