Match report

Kaiserslautern Stuns Karlsruher SC 3-2 in Bundesliga Action

Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
2–3
FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Oct 18, 2025

In an intense match in the 2. Bundesliga, 1. FC Kaiserslautern managed to stun Karlsruher SC with a narrow victory by the final score of 3-2. Despite facing stiff competition and several yellow cards, Kaiserslautern's offensive prowess was evident through goals scored by I. Prtajin, N. Skytta, and M. Ritter.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Karlsruher SC 2–3 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
  • First goal by I. Prtajin (11') with an assist from M. Haas.
  • Second and third goals for Kaiserslautern scored by N. Skytta (54') and M. Ritter (90'+6) respectively.
  • Karlsruher SC managed to score twice through F. Schleusener (58') and Lilian Egloff (83').

Lineups

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bernat (G)
  • 22 C. Kobald (D)
  • 6 N. Rapp (D)
  • 4 M. Beifus (D)
  • 36 R. Pinto Pedrosa (M)
  • 25 L. Egloff (M)
  • 7 D. Burnic (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 20 D. Herold (M)
  • 11 P. Forster (F)
  • 24 F. Schleusener (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Himmelmann
  • 15 P. Scholl
  • 16 A. Muller
  • 17 L. Opitz
  • 34 M. Kritzer
  • 9 R. Simic
  • 13 S. Fukuda
  • 35 R. Geller
  • 44 E. Laghrissi

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Krahl (G)
  • 31 L. Sirch (D)
  • 33 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 5 Kim Ji-Soo (D)
  • 26 P. Joly (M)
  • 6 F. Kunze (M)
  • 48 F. Alidou (M)
  • 22 M. Haas (M)
  • 9 I. Prtajin (F)
  • 15 N. Skytta (F)
  • 8 S. Sahin (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Simoni
  • 3 F. Kleinhansl
  • 13 E. Wekesser
  • 7 M. Ritter
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 37 L. Robinson
  • 19 D. Hanslik
  • 27 D. Abiama
  • 29 R. Tachie

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    11' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Prtajin · Assist: M. Haas
  2. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    16' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    M. Haas

    Foul

  3. Karlsruher SC
    26' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Pinto Pedrosa

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    28' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    F. Alidou

    Argument

  5. Karlsruher SC
    29' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Lilian Egloff

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    46' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Alidou · On: D. Hanslik
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    54' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Skytta · Assist: D. Hanslik
  8. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    56' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kim Ji-Soo · On: Leon Robinson
  9. Karlsruher SC
    58' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Schleusener
  10. Karlsruher SC
    62' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Forster

    Argument

  11. Karlsruher SC
    76' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Beifus · On: E. Laghrissi
  12. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    77' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Haas · On: F. Kleinhansl
  13. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    77' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Prtajin · On: E. Wekesser
  14. Karlsruher SC
    83' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    Lilian Egloff · Assist: E. Laghrissi
  15. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    84' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Skytta · On: M. Ritter
  16. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    88' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Kunze

    Foul

  17. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    90'+6 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ritter

    Argument

  18. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    90' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ritter · Assist: D. Hanslik

Match Stats

Stat Karlsruher SC 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fouls 17 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 70%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 466 284
Yellow Cards 6 4
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 10 4
xG
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 383 198
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • The early goal by I. Prtajin set the tone for Kaiserslautern, providing a strong start.
  • Karlsruher SC's equalization through F. Schleusener and Lilian Egloff showcased resilience but Kaiserslautern maintained their composure with another goal from N. Skytta.
  • The final goal by M. Ritter in injury time secured the victory for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, sealing a hard-fought win.