REF’s picks

Karlsruher have shown enough grit at home to edge a narrow contest against a Darmstadt side missing key personnel. Backing the hosts with a small quarter-ball handicap protects against a stalemate while capitalizing on their home advantage.

1. 1Karlsruher enter this match desperate to arrest a slide after three defeats in their last four outings.
2. 2Darmstadt travel without suspended defender Patric Pfeiffer and several injured regulars, dampening their depth.
3. 3The visitors' recent defensive lapses on the road leave them vulnerable to a motivated home side.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.