Current Form SV Darmstadt 98
After relegation from the German Bundesliga in the preseason, it is not even a floor lower in the 2nd Bundesliga for the SV Darmstadt 98. Fact is that you have the longest series of winless games of all teams to book. In fact, Darmstadt has been without success since round 6 and thus since 17 September of the year 2017 in the German Bundesliga. During this time, 6 draws and 6 defeats were recorded. In the last game before the winter break against Greuther Fürth at least a 1-1 draw could be achieved, but the hoped-for liberation succeeded so, of course, not. Fact is: Darmstadt 98 has scored in the last three games of the 2nd Bundesliga only one goal, lost to Erzgebirge Aue and Jahn Regensburg 0-1. The last game without conceding completed the “Lilies” on 18 August (!) 2017 in the 3-0 against FC St. Pauli. Nevertheless, there is hope for Wednesday: On the one hand, of course, whether the weakness of the opponent, on the other hand Darmstadt has celebrated 3 of 4 victories in their own stadium. Strengths we see in the comparison between home and away balance, especially in the last poor offensive: 17 of 28 seasons matches could achieve the SV Darmstadt in their own arena. Incidentally, these 28 goals represent the top value of all teams outside of the top 10 of the 2. Bundesliga. Thus, the men of Ex- and Neo-Coach Dirk Schuster, who took over Darmstadt shortly before the end of the second half, did exactly that twice scored many goals as Wednesday’s opponent Kaiserslautern. Important: At the start, the trainer can rely on his entire squad, currently we are not aware of any injuries and / or suspensions. The results in preparation were mixed, but remained unbeaten in three test matches after all. Against the Würzburger Kickers and Greuther Fürth there was ever a draw (0: 0 and 2: 2), against Waasland-Beveren from Belgium won Darmstadt smooth 3-0. Strengths in the offensive were to be recognized also in these duels above all in the play over the wings, generally we see the biggest problems in the attack in terms of Torabschluss, plays itself Darmstadt out in many games a large number of scoring opportunities. Problems are to be recognized in particular with standards, also the short pass play does not necessarily belong to the strengths of the Schuster Elf.

Current Form 1. FC Kaiserslautern
On the Betzenberg slowly but surely go out the lights. The team of Jeff Strasser is currently knocked out tail light of the 2nd German Bundesliga. Accordingly, in terms of bet tip even a similar to a victory of the “Red Devils” against the SV Darmstadt as extremely risky. Lautern has collected in the previous 18 games only 12 points, adorns accordingly the end of the table in the 2nd Bundesliga in Germany. The last victory was on 20 November against promoted Dresden, then won at least away 2-1. In general, Kaiserslautern has performed better in the last few weeks before the end of the first round than the opponent from Darmstadt. So they got with the 1: 1 against 1. FC Nuremberg and another 1: 1 against FC Ingolstadt one point against two teams from the current top-6 of the 2nd Bundesliga. In addition, you have always been able to score a goal in the last 3 matches. A clear progress at the beginning of the season, when you had not scored as many as five times in the first 8 rounds. Before the two draws against the “Schanzer” and Nuremberg defeats against Heidenheim (2: 3) and Arminia Bielefeld (0: 2). One problem might be the fact that you have to play against Darmstadt away. Although a victory was won both at home and abroad, it was one of only two points away in away games. In addition, you have conceded in the stranger no fewer than 21 goals, from the defensive stability of the preseason is currently no longer left. As a reminder, at the end of the 2016/2017 season, Kaiserslautern only had 3 more hits after 34 matchdays than they did after the first half of the season. In addition, failures such as Modica, Salata or Albaek in the defensive area and Halfar, Spalvis or Przybylko in attack. Strengths in attack we see, if, then again in the game over the wings, Kaiserslautern is considered a physically strong team. Nevertheless, in our opinion, the weaknesses prevail: Especially in the Torabschluss and in quick counterattacks one belongs to the most ineffective or vulnerable teams of the 2nd Bundesliga in Germany. In addition, none of the last three direct duels could be won with the SV Darmstadt, in the last 3 away games, it also put two defeats in just one draw. In preparation, it set 3 defeats against Freiburg (0-2), Marbella (1: 2) and Sparta Rotterdam (1: 3) and a narrow victory against the Danish first division Midtjylland (1-0).

Our Prediction: SV Darmstadt 98 win @ 2.12