1. FC Kaiserslautern vs SC Freiburg (1 December 2026, DFB-Pokal): match facts, form and head-to-head

The upcoming clash at the Fritz Walter Stadion pits fourth‑placed 1. FC Kaiserslautern, who sit on 18 points after five wins, three draws and two defeats with a modest 9‑7 goal difference, against third‑placed SC Freiburg, who have collected 16 points from five victories, a single draw and two losses while boasting a superior 18‑10 tally. Kaiserslautern will be looking to protect their home turf and extend their narrow lead over Freiburg in the table, whereas the visitors will aim to close the two‑point gap and improve on their relatively leaky defence. Both sides have already faced each other this season, adding a familiar edge to a match that could reshuffle the top‑four hierarchy.