Hertha vs Kaiserslautern Prediction 3 December 2025

🔊 Tuesday at the Olympiastadion promises an intriguing showdown as Hertha host Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16. The Berlin side are in fine form and growing in confidence, but the visitors arrive fearless, armed with speed, audacity, and a knack for unsettling favorites. This is a clash where status offers no guaranteed edge, and a single decisive burst could change everything. Expect a hard-fought encounter where neither side will settle for a supporting role.

Head-to-Head

The last official match between the teams took place on 09 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Kaiserslautern were the home side):

• possession: 62% vs 38%;
• corners: 7 vs 4;
• fouls: 9 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
• shots on target: 8 vs 3.

📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Hertha and Kaiserslautern:

• 8 matches played;
• home wins – 5, away wins – 3, draws – 0;
• goals scored – 15 for Hertha, 13 for Kaiserslautern;
• average total goals in the 1st half – 1.5, in the 2nd half – 2;
• average total goals per match – 3.5.

Hertha BSC Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on during the 14th round of the 2. Bundesliga, with Holstein Kiel as the home side and Hertha as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.

Here's the game statistics (Hertha vs Holstein Kiel):

• possession: 48% vs 52%;
• corners: 3 vs 8;
• fouls: 14 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 6 vs 2;
• shots on target: 2 vs 0.

🏆 Hertha are heading into the match in excellent form. In the previous round of the Cup, the Berliners quietly dismantled Elversberg with a commanding scoreline: Cuisance opened the scoring with a powerful strike, Grönning doubled the lead after the break, and Thorsteinsson sealed the victory with a penalty (3-0).

🔵 Their league campaign is equally impressive: the team has surged to five consecutive wins in the 2. Bundesliga and is steadily climbing the standings. Over the weekend, Hertha secured a crucial three points in Kiel with a narrow victory, thanks to a precise strike from Kownacki (1-0). After 14 rounds, the Berliners sit sixth and appear increasingly composed, as if they have finally found a working rhythm and a balance between solidity and attacking threat.

Kaiserslautern Team Overview

The visitors' last official match took place on during the 14th round of the 2. Bundesliga, where Eintracht Braunschweig hosted Kaiserslautern. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.

Here are the game statistics (Kaiserslautern vs Eintracht Braunschweig):

• possession percentage: 67% vs 33%;
• corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
• fouls: 18 vs 16;
• yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
• shots on target: 5 vs 6.

🏆 Kaiserslautern advanced through the last stage of the Cup with a pragmatic approach: away from home, they defeated Greuther Fürth, with Naatan Skyttä's solitary strike proving decisive in this tough encounter (1-0).

🔴 In the league, the "Red Devils" are experiencing a downturn. Officially, since October, Thorsten Lieberknecht's side have secured four wins and a draw in five matches. However, looking at games from November 2nd onwards, Kaiserslautern have played four matches and emerged victorious only once. Last weekend, they fell to Eintracht Braunschweig on the road (0-2), leaving them in seventh place with 23 points—three points behind Hertha.

Latest news

Hertha BSC

❌ Defender John Brooks and midfielder Leon Jensen will miss the match due to injuries, while holding midfielder Diego Demme remains doubtful.

Kaiserslautern

❌ The visiting team faces a significantly more challenging personnel situation. Simon Asta, Mahir Emreli, Paul Joly, Ji-Soo Kim, and Kenny Redondo will miss the trip, dealing a substantial blow to the squad's depth ahead of a tough cup match.

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Total encounters – 8;
• Home wins – 5, Away wins – 3, Draws – 0.

• Hertha have won 6 matches in a row.
• Hertha have won 5 consecutive home games.

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Current home side average goals - 1.88, visitors - 1.63;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.5;
• Both teams scored: overall - 6 times; at the home team's ground - 3 times.

Statistics: Hertha vs Kaiserslautern

• Tournament average total: 1.5 vs 4;
• Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 4;
• First half average total: 0.5 vs 2.5;
• Second half average total: 1 vs 1.5;
• Hertha: home tournament average total - 3;
• Kaiserslautern: away tournament average total - 4;
• Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.5) vs 1.7 (away - 1).

• Total under 3.5 goals hit in 19 of Hertha's last 20 matches.
• Total under 3.5 goals in Hertha's last 12 home games.
• Total under 3.5 goals in 6 of Kaiserslautern's last 7 away matches.

Corners Prediction

Hertha: Statistics

• Season: tournament average total - 1.5; at home - 3;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 5.

Kaiserslautern: Statistics

• Season: tournament average total - 7.5, away - 7.5;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 4.2.

• Kaiserslautern have taken more than 3.5 corners in 6 consecutive matches.

Cards Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3 (1.5 for the home side and 1.5 for the visitors);
• Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.75 (1.25 for the home side and 1.5 for the visitors).

Hertha: Statistics

• Season: tournament average total - 2; at home - 0;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2.8; at home - 1.83.

Kaiserslautern: Statistics

• Season: tournament average total - 4, away - 4;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 3.1; away - 3.6.

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Total encounters – 8;
• Both teams have scored overall - 6 times;
• At the home ground - 3 times.

Considering the current form of both teams, their standings, and the recent head-to-head match, the conclusion seems clear. Hertha appear more stable: a winning streak, solid defensive play, and an away victory over Kaiserslautern in the 12th round give them a psychological edge. The "Red Devils," on the other hand, are gradually losing momentum, dropping points, and facing significant squad issues ahead of the cup clash.

The Berlin side are currently playing compactly and with discipline, capable of deciding matches with a single moment—just like in the game at the "Fritz-Walter-Stadion," where Luca Schuler's lone goal secured a 1-0 victory for Hertha. Kaiserslautern looked sluggish at home then, and since that time, the teams' performances have only widened the gap in dynamics.

The match promises to be tight and intense, but current form, squad depth, and overall game rhythm tip the scales in Hertha's favor. The Berlin team now appear more cohesive and reliable, capable of advancing further. Our prediction: under 3.5 goals total—an optimal and logical choice given both teams' styles and their recent head-to-head encounters. This outcome has occurred in 19 of Hertha's last 20 matches and in 6 of the Red Devils' last 7 away games. A likely score is 2-1 in favor of the hosts.