The Matchday 25 clash in the Bundesliga between Holstein Kiel and Stuttgart will take place on March 8 at the Holstein-Stadion. Holstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Holstein Kiel
In the last round, the team secured their first away win of the current championship. The victory over Union (1-0) ended Holstein's six-match winless streak in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 4 losses), and it was the first time in 15 previous matches in this tournament that the club kept a clean sheet. Unsurprisingly, with 59 goals conceded, Marcel Rapp's side has the worst defensive record in the league. They are also struggling in the overall standings, sitting in 17th place.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in 9 of the team's last 11 championship games.
- Holstein has conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches.
- The club conceded first in 5 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Holstein Kiel (3-5-2)
Timon Weiner – Marco Komenda, David Zece, Timo Becker – Lasse Rosenboom, Max Geschwill, Armin Gigovic, Nikolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen – Phil Harres, Suto Machino.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß's side could not resist the championship-bound Bayern in the last round, losing 1-3. Stuttgart is on a downturn, failing to win 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 4 losses). They have conceded in every game during this stretch. As a result, the club has dropped to 9th place in the standings, but with 42 goals scored, Stuttgart ranks sixth in the league.
- Both teams scored in Sebastian Hoeneß's side's last five championship matches.
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 7 away Bundesliga matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- Stuttgart has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-4-2)
Alexander Nübel – Josha Vagnoman, Jeff Chabot, Finn Eltsch, Maximilian Mittelstädt – Jamie Leweling, Angelo Stiller, Atakan Karazor, Chris Führich – Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade.
Defender Finn Eltsch will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Bastian Dankert (Germany)
Matches – 10 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Holstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart
Marcel Rapp's side is not giving up despite their challenging position in the standings. In the last round, Holstein achieved a local success that not only brought them closer to a safe spot but also boosted their confidence ahead of a clash with a strong yet currently struggling opponent. The hosts have no reason to sit back in defense, as the distance to the safe zone is still significant, so Holstein will seek their fortune in attack.
Marcel Rapp's team has scored in 10 of their last 11 championship matches, failing to find the net only against Bayer during this stretch. At home in the Bundesliga, Holstein has scored 12 times in their last five matches. Furthermore, the club did not leave the field without a goal in the first-round match against Stuttgart.
Sebastian Hoeneß's side has failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive league matches. Among the top half of the table, only Wolfsburg has conceded more goals. However, Stuttgart has managed to keep a clean sheet in only two away matches in the current championship.
My prediction: Holstein Kiel Individual Total Over 0.5
