Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1-0 in 2. Bundesliga

1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–1
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Nov 8, 2025

Hertha BSC secured a crucial away victory over 1. FC Kaiserslautern with a single goal from L. Schuler in the 20th minute, holding on to their lead despite relentless pressure from the hosts at Fritz Walter Stadion.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC's L. Schuler scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute.
  • • Leon Robinson (1. FC Kaiserslautern) received a yellow card for a foul in the 7th minute.
  • • Late game VAR decision cancelled a potential equalizer by I. Prtajin of 1. FC Kaiserslautern at the end of the match.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including key players like M. Winkler and L. Schuler for Hertha BSC.

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Krahl (G)
  • 31 L. Sirch (D)
  • 4 M. Gyamfi (D)
  • 37 L. Robinson (D)
  • 6 F. Kunze (M)
  • 26 P. Joly (M)
  • 15 N. Skytta (M)
  • 8 S. Sahin (M)
  • 22 M. Haas (M)
  • 9 I. Prtajin (F)
  • 19 D. Hanslik (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Simoni
  • 33 J. Elvedi
  • 3 F. Kleinhansl
  • 23 A. Afeez
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 7 M. Ritter
  • 29 R. Tachie
  • 27 D. Abiama
  • 10 M. Emreli

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 27 N. Kolbe (D)
  • 23 K. Eichhorn (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 18 L. Schuler (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 2 J. Eitschberger
  • 42 D. Zeefuik
  • 6 D. Demme
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher
  • 28 J. Dudziak
  • 17 S. Gronning
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    7' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Leon Robinson

    Foul

  2. Hertha BSC
    20' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Schuler · Assist: M. Winkler
  3. Hertha BSC
    38' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Eichhorn

    Foul

  4. Hertha BSC
    43' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schuler

    Argument

  5. Hertha BSC
    62' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Eichhorn · On: D. Demme
  6. Hertha BSC
    62' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Schuler · On: S. Gronning
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    63' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leon Robinson · On: M. Ritter
  8. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    63' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hanslik · On: M. Emreli
  9. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    72' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paul Joly · On: D. Abiama
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    77' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: R. Tachie
  11. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    78' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Sahin · On: T. Raschl
  12. Hertha BSC
    82' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Karbownik · On: Deyovaisio Zeefuik
  13. Hertha BSC
    82' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Winkler · On: M. Krattenmacher
  14. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    90'+3 1. FC Kaiserslautern Var · Goal cancelled
    I. Prtajin
  15. Hertha BSC
    90'+5 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik

    Foul

  16. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Cuisance · On: K. Sessa

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Kaiserslautern Hertha BSC
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 521 325
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 1.35 1.04
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 433 245
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Schuler's early goal in the 20th minute set the tone for the match, putting pressure on 1. FC Kaiserslautern to equalize.
  • ▸ The late VAR decision that cancelled a potential equalizer by I. Prtajin solidified Hertha BSC's lead and secured their victory.