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Germany 2. Bundesliga

Karlsruher SC

Holstein Kiel

Match Events

M. Wanitzek

26'

Jonas Meffert

Hyeok-kyu Kwon

33'

40'

David Zec

45'

Andu Yobel Kelati

Roko Šimić

54'

L. Ben Farhat

61'

63'

John Tolkin

Louey Ben Farhat

65'

Meiko Wäschenbach

66'

Dženis Burnić

73'

78'

Ivan Nekić

M. Wanitzek

83'

89'

Aldin Jakupovic

90'

M. Muller

Preview

Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel: Struggling Sides Clash in 2. Bundesliga

This 2. Bundesliga encounter sees Karlsruher SC host Holstein Kiel in a match between two sides experiencing difficult runs of form. Both teams have struggled for wins recently, suggesting a tight contest where defensive frailties might be exposed.

This match pits two teams in poor form against each other, making it a fascinating tactical battle. Karlsruher SC have shown a tendency to dominate possession at home, but their recent struggles suggest they may be forced into a more patient buildup, looking to exploit any space Kiel leave behind. Holstein Kiel, on the other hand, have been prone to conceding heavily away from home and might look to hit Karlsruher on the counter-attack, especially if the home side push too high. The recent defensive struggles for both sides indicate a potential for goals, despite the overall low-scoring trend of the league.

Team statistics

Germany 2. Bundesliga

Karlsruher SC

Holstein Kiel

Matches played

7 - 6 - 9

Results

6 - 6 - 10

31.8%

Win %

27.3%

1.4

Goals scored

1.2

1.9

Goals conceded

1.4

3.9

Shots on target

3.8

4.4

Shots off target

5.4

3.5

Blocked shots

2.8

48.3

Ball possession

50.7

79.4

Pass accuracy

79.5

12.6

Fouls

14.1

3.7

Goalkeeper saves

3.2

2.7

Yellow cards

2.8

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Karlsruher SC have won only 50% of their home games this season, despite scoring 1.7 goals per game.
• Holstein Kiel have lost their last three matches and have only secured two away wins all season.
• Both teams have conceded heavily in their last three respective games, pointing towards defensive vulnerabilities.

AI Prediction

Both Karlsruher SC and Holstein Kiel are on dismal runs, making a draw a strong possibility. The odds suggest a very tight affair, with little separating the two sides. Despite defensive frailties evident in recent games for both, their recent scoring form and the odds for BTTS suggest we might see goals from both teams, pushing the total over 2.5.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

33%

O/U

50%

BTTS

47%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)

by google

65%

X DRAW

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

57%

BTTS

57%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)

by google

65%

X DRAW

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

53%

BTTS

60%

H2H

2. Bundesliga

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
9/21/2025	Karlsruher SC	L 0 - 3 W	Holstein Kiel AWAY	O	N
3/9/2024	Karlsruher SC	L 0 - 1 W	Holstein Kiel AWAY	U	N
9/30/2023	HOME Karlsruher SC	L 0 - 2 W	Holstein Kiel	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Karlsruher SC

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	1. FC Nürnberg	1 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Fortuna Düsseldorf	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Eintracht Braunschweig	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
HOME	Hertha BSC	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Preußen Münster	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	VfL Bochum	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	SC Paderborn 07	0 - 4	L	O	N	N
AWAY	SV Darmstadt 98	2 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Hannover 96	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
HOME	SV Elversberg	2 - 3	L	O	Y	N

Karlsruher SC come into this fixture on a concerning winless streak, failing to secure victory in their last three outings. While their overall season record shows a decent home scoring record, their recent form has seen a significant drop in offensive output, particularly in their last three home matches where they've averaged just one goal. Despite decent possession numbers at home, their passing accuracy dips, and they have been conceding heavily, suggesting a fragile defence when put under pressure.

Holstein Kiel

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	FC Schalke 04	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Hannover 96	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
HOME	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Arminia Bielefeld	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
HOME	SC Paderborn 07	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Dynamo Dresden	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	1. FC Magdeburg	3 - 3	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Eintracht Braunschweig	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Hertha BSC	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	1. FC Kaiserslautern	1 - 4	L	O	Y	N

Holstein Kiel are also in a precarious position, having lost their last three matches across all competitions. Their away form has been particularly poor, with only two wins from eleven games this season. Although they've shown an ability to score away from home historically, their recent performances indicate defensive instability, conceding more than two goals per game in their last three. Their recent possession figures have also dropped, hinting at a struggle to assert control.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.75

DRAW

3.4

AWAY

2.45

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.65

UNDER

2.2

BTTS

YES

1.53

2.38

Lineups

Karlsruher SC

(5-3-2)

C. Bernat

D. Herold

C. Kobald

M. Franke

S. Ambrosius

S. Jung

M. Wanitzek

Kwon Hyeok-Kyu

D. Burnic

R. Simic

L. Ben Farhat

P. Harres

J. Therkelsen

A. Kelati

J. Tolkin

K. Davidsen

J. Meffert

L. Rosenboom

M. Komenda

D. Zec

I. Nekic

J. Krumrey

Holstein Kiel

(3-4-2-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Karlsruher SC

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
E. Sihlaroğlu	Jumpers knee	Missing Fixture	- / -

Holstein Kiel

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
P. Erras	Concussion	Missing Fixture	- / -

League table

Germany 2. Bundesliga

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Schalke 04	17	12	1	4	22	10	12	37	LWWWD
2	SV Elversberg	17	10	4	3	31	15	16	34	DWWDW
3	SV Darmstadt 98	17	9	6	2	29	17	12	33	DWWDW
4	SC Paderborn 07	17	10	3	4	28	18	10	33	DWLLL
5	Hannover 96	17	8	5	4	30	22	8	29	LDDWW
6	Hertha BSC	17	8	4	5	21	16	5	28	DDLWW
7	1. FC Kaiserslautern	17	8	3	6	29	21	8	27	LDWLW
8	1. FC Nürnberg	17	6	4	7	19	23	-4	22	WLDLW
9	Karlsruher SC	17	6	4	7	25	33	-8	22	DLLLL
10	VfL Bochum	17	6	3	8	23	22	1	21	DDWWL
11	Holstein Kiel	17	5	5	7	20	22	-2	20	WDDLL
12	Preußen Münster	17	5	5	7	22	26	-4	20	DLDWD
13	Eintracht Braunschweig	17	6	2	9	20	29	-9	20	WWDWL
14	Arminia Bielefeld	17	5	4	8	27	24	3	19	DDLLL
15	1. FC Magdeburg	17	5	2	10	21	29	-8	17	WDWWL
16	Fortuna Düsseldorf	17	5	2	10	15	27	-12	17	WLLLW
17	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	17	4	3	10	26	44	-18	15	LDDLL
18	Dynamo Dresden	17	3	4	10	24	34	-10	13	LLLWW

Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel: Struggling Sides Clash in 2. Bundesliga

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Karlsruher SC Team recent

Holstein Kiel Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Karlsruher SC

Holstein Kiel

Injuries / suspensions

Karlsruher SC Injuries / suspensions

Holstein Kiel Injuries / suspensions

League table