Vincent West
Dailysports's expert
Kaiserslautern
Ulm
On January 18, the Fritz Walter Stadion will host a match from the 18th round of Bundesliga 2 Germany, where Kaiserslautern will face Ulm. For this match, I suggest betting on goals, cards, or the winner.
Kaiserslautern
Last spring, the team reached the cup final. However, they only recently emerged from Bundesliga 3, making their 13th-place finish in the second division a commendable result, considering the strain on a relatively inexperienced squad.
By appointing Markus Anfang as head coach last summer, the ambitious management with a storied history clearly aimed for progress. While some improvement is evident, it’s not particularly striking. The team exited the cup in October after losing to Stuttgart, and despite a solid start in the league, they entered the winter break with seven wins, 26 points, and a ninth-place standing. They also suffered defeats in both of their final matches before the pause.
Ulm
The club has finally started making waves again, essentially for the first time since the early 2000s. After rising from regional leagues to Bundesliga 3 in 2023, the "Sparrows" immediately claimed the top spot and earned yet another promotion.
As expected, the newcomer is struggling at this higher level. Thomas Wörle's team has only managed wins against Elversberg and Eintracht Braunschweig. However, they often secure draws; in the last eight rounds, they lost just once, in Hannover, despite leading 2-0 early in the second half. Currently, the team sits in 16th place in the standings.
Match Facts
- Kaiserslautern lost both of their last two matches.
- 59% of Kaiserslautern's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.35 goals per match.
- Ulm has drawn seven of their last eight games.
Head-to-Head
In August, the teams met for the first time since the 1999/2000 season, with the "Red Devils" securing a 2-1 away victory.
Prediction: Kaiserslautern vs Ulm
Bookmakers favor Markus Anfang’s side. While not without their issues, they should be able to overcome the division newcomer on home turf (odds – 1.94).
