Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern Preview – Match Preview
Hertha Berlin are in great form right now. They have won six matches in a row, which has pushed them up to 5th place in the 2. Bundesliga, only three points away from the promotion spots.
They began this month strongly with three clean-sheet wins – 2-0 against Dynamo Dresden, 1-0 against Kaiserslautern and 1-0 against Eintracht Braunschweig. Marten Winkler played very well in these games, scoring one goal and giving two assists.
Last weekend, Hertha Berlin were considered underdogs against Holstein Kiel, but they still won 1-0. Dawid Kownacki scored in the 75th minute, and Hertha did not allow even a single shot on target from Kiel.
Kaiserslautern, on the other hand, are struggling. They have won only one of their last five league matches.
In their last game, they lost 2-0 to low-ranked Eintracht Braunschweig. Even though they had 67% possession, their xG was lower (0.54 vs 1.61), and they took fewer shots (10 vs 16).
In the previous round of the German Cup, Kaiserslautern beat Greuther Fürth 1-0 away from home in late October. Naatan Skytta scored early in the 12th minute to seal the win.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern |
| Competition | DFB-Pokal 2025/26 |
| Date (Today) | 02 Dec 2025 |
| Kick-off | 10:30 PM IST (17:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin – Charlottenburg |
| City | Germany |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Hertha Berlin Win | FC Kaiserslautern Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Kaiserslautern | 0-1 | Hertha Berlin |
| 09 Feb 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Hertha Berlin | 0-1 | Kaiserslautern |
| 01 Sep 2024 | 2. Bundesliga | Kaiserslautern | 3-4 | Hertha Berlin |
| 11 May 2024 | 2. Bundesliga | Hertha Berlin | 3-1 | Kaiserslautern |
| 01 Feb 2024 | DFB-Pokal | Hertha Berlin | 1-3 | Kaiserslautern |
Hertha Berlin – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home / Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Away vs Holstein Kiel | 1-0 |
| 22 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Home vs Eintracht Braunschweig | 1-0 |
| 09 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Away vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1-0 |
| 01 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Home vs Dynamo Dresden | 2-0 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | DFB-Pokal | Home vs SV Elversberg | 3-0 |
FC Kaiserslautern – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home / Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Home vs Holstein Kiel | 4-1 |
| 09 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Home vs Hertha Berlin | 0-1 |
| 02 Nov 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Away vs Fortuna Düsseldorf | 1-1 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | DFB-Pokal | Away vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 1-0 |
| 26 Oct 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Home vs 1. FC Nürnberg | 1-1 |
Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertha Berlin | 5th | 15 | 8-3-4 | 27 pts | 23 | 17 | +6 | W-W-W-W-W |
| Kaiserslautern | 13th | 15 | 4-5-6 | 17 pts | 20 | 24 | -4 | L-W-L-D-W |
Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Hertha Berlin | Hertha’s main strength is their excellent defensive form, keeping several clean sheets and allowing very few chances. They come into this match with six straight wins and strong momentum. Their attack is very efficient with Winkler and Kownacki contributing consistently. They also perform well at home and maintain good structure and discipline in matches. | Their wins often come with small margins, which means matches can become tight if the opponent scores first. They depend heavily on a few key attackers for creativity. Consistent use of the same core players may lead to fatigue. |
| FC Kaiserslautern | Kaiserslautern’s strength lies in their capable attacking players like Ache and Skyttä, who are effective on counters. They can control possession well and are strong on set pieces. They also gained confidence from their last DFB-Pokal away win. | Their recent league form has been poor with only one win in the last five. They have conceded too many goals and the defence looks unstable. Their away performances are inconsistent and defensive positioning errors often lead to goals conceded. |
Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern Team News & Lineup
Hertha Berlin (3-5-2):
Tjark Ernst; Julian Eitschberger, Linus Jasper Gechter, Márton Dárdai; Michal Karbownik, Kennet Eichhorn, Diego Demme, Maurice Krattenmacher; Michaël Cuisance, Fabian Reese; Sebastian Gronning
Team news:
Hertha will miss their right-back Deyovaisio Zeefuik because he is serving a three-match suspension.
FC Kaiserslautern (3-4-2-1):
Julian Krahl; Luca Sirch, Maxwell Gyamfi, Leon Robinson; Fabian Kunze, Semih Şahin, Mika Haas, Paul Joly; Naatan Skyttä, Ivan Prtajin; Daniel Hanslik
Team news:
Ji-soo Kim is out with a torn muscle, and Simon Asta is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury. Striker Mahir Emreli is doubtful because of an adductor problem.
Hertha Berlin vs FC Kaiserslautern Match Prediction
Kaiserslautern’s form has been dropping for the past few weeks, so I am backing Hertha Berlin to continue their winning run on Tuesday and book their place in the German Cup quarterfinals.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Hertha Berlin Win & BTTS: No | Hertha are in top defensive form with multiple clean sheets, while Kaiserslautern’s attack has been inconsistent. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Hertha Berlin clean sheet – Yes | Hertha have not conceded in their last four matches and Kaiserslautern struggle to create clear chances against strong defences. | ★★★★☆ |
| HT / FT | Hertha Berlin / Hertha Berlin | Hertha usually start strong, control the tempo early, and maintain their lead with solid defending. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Under 2.5 | Hertha’s games recently have been low scoring with tight margins like 1-0 or 2-0. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Hertha Berlin by 1 goal (1-0) | Hertha’s win streak has mostly come from narrow victories; another tight 1-0 result is likely. | ★★★☆☆ |
