Waldhof Mannheim 0-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern: result and AI prediction

Waldhof Mannheim – 1. FC Kaiserslautern, DFB-Pokal, Friday, August 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Carl-Benz Stadion

Their last meeting, on February 20, 2022, ended Waldhof Mannheim 0-0 FC Kaiserslautern.

Waldhof Mannheim

Final score0 - 1

1. FC Kaiserslautern

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 0-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Waldhof arrive with early momentum under a new coach and a Carl-Benz-Stadion atmosphere built for a derby. Kaiserslautern bring the stronger recent record in this fixture and have looked hard to break down, but their attack is still seeking a convincing competitive breakthrough. Expect heavy duels, set-piece pressure and a contest that stays tense deep into the second half. The potential absences in both squads, especially in goal and at centre-forward, make the official line-ups crucial.

Head-to-head analysis

Kaiserslautern are unbeaten in the last six meetings, but this has rarely been a free-flowing rivalry: four of those matches ended level and the latest pair were goalless. The historical pattern supports a match decided by a small number of pivotal moments.

Injuries and absences

Transfermarkt currently lists Hawryluk, Diakhaby and Brandt as missing for Waldhof, plus Prtajin for Kaiserslautern, although this conflicts with the supplied availability feed. Hawryluk’s status is the most structurally important for Waldhof; Prtajin’s absence would reduce FCK’s centre-forward depth.

Form (last 5)