Match report
Karlsruher SC Defeats SpVgg Greuther Fürth 3-1 in 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher SC
3–1
FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Mar 20, 2026
Karlsruher SC stunned SpVgg Greuther Fürth with a 3-1 victory in a crucial 2. Bundesliga match. The hosts rallied from an early deficit, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen to turn the tide. The key goals came from R. Pinto Pedrosa and F. Schleusener, solidifying Karlsruher's dominance in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Karlsruher SC 3-1 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
- • N. Futkeu scored early for Greuther Fürth
- • R. Pinto Pedrosa equalized for Karlsruher SC in the 46th minute
- • F. Schleusener secured the win with a goal in the 97th minute
- • Karlsruher SC's N. Rapp received a yellow card and misses the next match
Lineups
Karlsruher SC
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Hans Christian Bernat (G)
- 5 Stephan Ambrosius (D)
- 28 Marcel Franke (D)
- 22 Christoph Kobald (D)
- 36 Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (M)
- 25 Lilian Egloff (M)
- 6 Nicolai Rapp (M)
- 10 Marvin Wanitzek (M)
- 7 Dženis Burnić (M)
- 9 Roko Šimić (F)
- 19 Louey Ben Farhat (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Philipp Förster
- 24 Fabian Schleusener
- 16 Andreas Müller
- 2 Sebastian Jung
- 13 Shio Fukuda
- 30 Robin Himmelmann
- 15 Paul Scholl
- 8 Hyeok-kyu Kwon
- 17 Leon Opitz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 43 Silas Prüfrock (G)
- 23 Jannik Dehm (D)
- 15 Jan Elvedi (D)
- 4 Philipp Ziereis (D)
- 5 Reno Münz (D)
- 7 Dennis Srbeny (M)
- 13 Paul Will (M)
- 30 Felix Klaus (M)
- 10 Branimir Hrgota (M)
- 47 Sayfallah Ltaief (M)
- 9 Noel Futkeu (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Gian-Luca Itter
- 16 Aaron Keller
- 2 Lukas Reich
- 37 Julian Green
- 25 Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason
- 26 Pelle Boevink
- 28 Doni Arifi
- 11 Aiman Dardari
- 18 Felix Higl
Timeline
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5' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal GoalN. Futkeu
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27' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1Off: Lilian Egloff · On: P. Forster
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30' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardS. Ambrosius
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37' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardChristoph Kobald
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38' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow CardN. Futkeu
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46' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Munz · On: G. Itter
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46' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Simic · On: F. Schleusener
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46' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal GoalR. Pinto Pedrosa · Assist: D. Burnic
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52' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardN. Rapp
misses next match
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61' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Rapp · On: Andreas Müller
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68' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Klaus · On: A. Keller
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81' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Pinto Pedrosa · On: S. Jung
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82' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Ben Farhat · On: S. Fukuda
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85' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3Off: Jannik Dehm · On: L. Reich
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85' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Srbeny · On: J. Green
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90'+4 SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Ltaief · On: B. Bjarnason
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90'+5 Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardF. Schleusener
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90'+7 Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal GoalF. Schleusener · Assist: M. Wanitzek
Match Stats
| Stat | Karlsruher SC | SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 407 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 2.41 | 1.45 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 306 | 349 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Pinto Pedrosa's equalizing goal in the 46th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Karlsruher SC
- ▸ F. Schleusener's decisive goal in the 97th minute sealed Karlsruher's victory, adding pressure to Greuther Fürth's defense