SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs Karlsruher SC, 17 January 2027, 2. Bundesliga: form, head-to-head and match facts

Greuther Fürth host a tightly‑packed Karlsruhe side in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table. The hosts sit 12th with six points from six games – a solitary win balanced by three draws and two defeats, and a modest –2 goal difference (nine scored, eleven conceded). Visitors Karlsruhe trail just behind in 14th place, having gathered five points from six matches, also with one win but only two draws and three losses, and a –6 goal deficit after netting six and letting in twelve. Both sides will be desperate to close the gap to the safety zone, and the head‑to‑head record this season adds extra spice, as each team looks to turn the tide in the battle for survival.