Karlsruher SC vs Inter preview
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Wildparkstadion
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 29
CONTEXT
Karlsruher SC hosted Inter in what turned out to be a competitive match that ended with a 1-2 scoreline in favor of the visitors. Both teams went into halftime with the score tied at 0-0, showing a balanced first half. In the second period, Inter pulled ahead to claim the victory. Karlsruher SC had 44 percent of the possession while Inter controlled 56 percent. There were no red cards shown to players from either side. As the stronger team, Inter lived up to their billing by securing the win, although the significant deviation noted for them indicates an unexpected level of performance. The match proceeded without major disruptions from disciplinary actions.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Final score: Karlsruher SC 1-2 Inter. Inter showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with team performances.
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xG alignment: No xG data was recorded to assess result alignment.
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Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with market expectations.
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xG expectations: Expected goals figures were unavailable for this fixture.
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Event impact: No key events altered the flow of the contest.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion occurred in play.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
D. Schlager
Referee
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25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
C. Günsch
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
T. Fritsch
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.13
93.04
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Karlsruher SC
Inter
Power Score
71.13
93.04
League Position
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Global Rank
237
9
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Karlsruher SC
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Opponent-weighted form score
Inter
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Karlsruher SC Inter
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Karlsruher SC
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Inter
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Karlsruher SC
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Inter
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.82
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
46.70
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
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0
3
Karlsruher SC
-0.17
Efficiency Index
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Inter
+0.17
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Karlsruher SC
Inter
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Karlsruher SC
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Inter
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Karlsruher SC
Inter
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Karlsruher SC
Inter
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Karlsruher SC
Inter
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Karlsruher SC
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Inter
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Karlsruher SC
Inter
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Karlsruher SC
0.30
Inter
0.56
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Karlsruher SC
Inter
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Karlsruher SC
0.05
Inter
0.03
Karlsruher SC
Inter
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- INT had peak pressure around 70'.
- KSC started the game with stronger pressure.
KSC Pressure
INT Pressure
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Pressure Index:
INT reached the top pressure at 70' (90.56).
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-4-2
Match Formation
3-5-2
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Wildparkstadion
Capacity
35000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Daniel Schlager
Christof Günsch
Tobias Fritsch
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Statistics
Possession
KSC
46%
INT
54%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
2
6
Shots
7
40
Dangerous attacks
43
44
Possession
56
3
Corners
3
6
Free kicks
12
1
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
58
Ball Safe
56
8
Goal Kicks
9
5
Goal Attempts
6
4
Substitutions
1
16
Throwins
21
5
Dribble Attempts
10
4
Successful Dribbles
4
80
Successful Dribbles Percentage
40
Attacking
74
Attacks
93
Possession
58
Long Passes
41
432
Passes
541
361
Successful Passes
481
84
Successful Passes Percentage
89
9
Key Passes
21
37
Successful Long Passes
28
64
Successful Long Passes Percentage
68
Defensive
9
Saves
3
10
Tackles
6
5
Interceptions
9
Build-up
13
Total Crosses
19
4
Accurate Crosses
7
Discipline
1
Offsides
3
12
Fouls
6
Lineup
Referee :
Daniel Schlager
Manager ▼
M. Senft
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
18
Ferdinand Gebert
Goalkeeper
30
Robin Himmelmann
Goalkeeper
Referee :
Daniel Schlager
Manager ▼
C. Chivu
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
49
Ivan Provedel
Goalkeeper
60
Matteo Farronato
Goalkeeper
Events
2ND-HALF
90+4'
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+1'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
18th Substitution
82'
73'
17th Substitution
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
70'
15th Substitution
69'
16th Substitution
69'
14th Substitution
62'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
50'
3rd Substitution
46'
12th Substitution
46'
46'
1st Substitution
46'
2nd Substitution
46'
4th Substitution
46'
5th Substitution
46'
6th Substitution
46'
7th Substitution
46'
8th Substitution
46'
9th Substitution
46'
10th Substitution
46'
11th Substitution
46'
13th Substitution
1ST-HALF
31'
Off the ball foul / 1st Yellowcard
CONCLUSION
Inter secured a 2-1 away win against Karlsruher SC after a scoreless first half. The visitors dominated possession at 56 percent and converted opportunities effectively to overcome the hosts. With no red cards issued the game remained eleven versus eleven throughout. Inter as the stronger side delivered the expected outcome despite a notable performance deviation. Possession favored the away team yet both sides created chances in an open second half. The result highlighted Inter's clinical edge in finishing while Karlsruher SC showed resilience before conceding twice. Overall the match reflected Inter's quality prevailing on the road.
