Holstein Kiel will face off against Union Berlin at Holstein-Stadion in a Bundesliga matchup on Sunday.
Here you can find our complete predictions, statistics, and match poll for the Holstein Kiel vs Union Berlin game, along with the latest odds.
Holstein Kiel Overview
Holstein Kiel heads into this match after a 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in their last Bundesliga outing.
In that match, Holstein Kiel recorded 26% possession and managed 8 shots, 4 of which were on target. Max Geschwill (45′) and Jann-Fiete Arp (69′) were the scorers for Holstein Kiel. Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, had 23 shots, with Victor Boniface (4′) and Jonas Hofmann (8′) finding the net.
Notably, at least three goals have been scored in 5 of Holstein Kiel’s last 6 matches, with opponents netting 19 times and Holstein Kiel scoring 9. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue in the upcoming fixture.
Currently, Holstein Kiel is without a home win in their last 5 league matches, causing frustration among their supporters.
Union Berlin Overview
Union Berlin enters this match following a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.
In that game, Union Berlin had 33% possession and took 14 shots, with 5 on target. Kevin Vogt (26′) and Yorbe Vertessen (45′) scored for Union, while Julian Ryerson (62′) netted for Dortmund.
Union Berlin’s defense has been solid, conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 matches while scoring 6 themselves.
As they prepare for this encounter, it’s worth noting that Union Berlin has not won away from home in their last 8 league games.
Head-to-Head Record
The last league meeting between these teams took place on March 1, 2019, when Union Berlin won 2-0 at Holstein Kiel.
Team News: Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel will be without Andu Kelati (knee issues), Lewis Holtby (back problems), Carl Johansson (concussion), and Colin Kleine-Bekel (cruciate ligament injury) for this match.
We expect Holstein Kiel to adopt a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Timon Weiner, Marko Ivezic, Patrick Erras, Max Geschwill, Timo Becker, Marvin Schulz, Magnus Knudsen, Armin Gigovic, Finn Porath, Shuto Machino, and Benedikt Pichler.
Team News: Union Berlin
Union Berlin manager Bo Svensson will be missing several players, including Lucas Tousart (knock), Josip Juranovic (surgery), and Yannic Stein (surgery).
We anticipate that Union Berlin will use a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Frederik Rønnow, Danilho Doekhi, Kevin Vogt, Diogo Leite, Christopher Trimmel, András Schäfer, Rani Khedira, Tom Rothe, Woo-yeong Jeong, Yorbe Vertessen, and Benedict Hollerbach starting.
Match Prediction
We believe Holstein Kiel will need favorable circumstances to score against a strong Union Berlin side, which we expect to prevail.
Our prediction is for a tightly contested match ending in a 0-1 victory for Union Berlin.
Betting Odds
In the 90-minute result market, the odds for Holstein Kiel to win are 3.38, a draw is priced at 3.48, and Union Berlin’s win is available at 2.12.
Our expert partners are advising a bet on under 3.5 goals for this match.
Conclusion
The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Holstein Kiel and Union Berlin promises to be an intriguing matchup. Holstein Kiel will be eager to secure their first home win in several matches, while Union Berlin looks to build on their recent victory and break their away game slump.
With Holstein Kiel struggling defensively and Union Berlin showing resilience, the prediction leans toward a narrow victory for the visitors. Fans can expect a competitive encounter, but it will ultimately depend on whether Holstein Kiel can capitalize on their home advantage. As always, the excitement of Bundesliga football is sure to deliver a thrilling matchday experience
Holstein Kiel vs Union Berlin Prediction October 20, 2024
