VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes VfL Osnabrück the pick at 57% for VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
1. FC Kaiserslautern travel to VfL Osnabrück on 7 November 2026. VfL Osnabrück are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 57%. This matchday 11 fixture in 2. Bundesliga is listed as VfL Osnabrück - 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Kick-off is 12:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
VfL Osnabrück: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (12 scored and 16 conceded in seven matches, 1.71 and 2.29 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 40.9 out of 100, and they sit 10th on a goal difference of -3.
1. FC Kaiserslautern: they come in on the back of a defeat, following three wins and one draw before that. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, worth 10 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (8 scored and 6 conceded in seven matches, 1.14 and 0.86 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 58.8 out of 100, and they sit 4th on a goal difference of +2.
Comparison data
| Statistic | VfL Osnabrück | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 10th | 4th |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWLDL | LWWWD |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 10 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 5 / 6 | 5 / 3 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 4 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 7 | 7 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.71 / 2.29 | 1.14 / 0.86 |
| Points per game (2026) | 0.86 | 1.86 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 40.9 | 58.8 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 57% | 21% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: VfL Osnabrück 40.9 versus 1. FC Kaiserslautern 58.8, a gap of 17.9, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.60, over 2.5 goals at 65% and both teams to score at 63%.
- First goal: Leans VfL Osnabrück's way at 63%.
The call
The model leans firmly towards VfL Osnabrück at 57%, a gap of 36 percentage points to the next outcome. 1. FC Kaiserslautern's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: VfL Osnabrück or 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
VfL Osnabrück, with an implied win probability of roughly 57%. The full split is 57% VfL Osnabrück, 22% the draw and 21% 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
When and where is VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern being played?
7 November 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC.
Have VfL Osnabrück and 1. FC Kaiserslautern met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of VfL Osnabrück and 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
VfL Osnabrück have taken 4 points from their last five (LWLDL), 1. FC Kaiserslautern 10 from theirs (LWWWD). Most recently VfL Osnabrück took a 0-2 defeat away at VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Kaiserslautern a 0-3 defeat at home to Hertha BSC.
How many goals are expected in VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.60 — 1.60 for VfL Osnabrück and 1.00 for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. It rates over 2.5 goals at 65%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 63%, so its call is yes.