The Matchday 20 Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Holstein Kiel will take place on February 1 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich vs. Holstein Kiel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayern Munich
In the previous round, the Munich side secured a 2-1 away victory against Freiburg, extending their winning streak in the league to five matches. Thanks to Bayer's slip-up, Vincent Kompany's team has moved six points clear of Leverkusen in the standings. Additionally, Bayern boasts the best offensive (58 goals scored) and defensive (16 goals conceded) records in the league.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Bayern's last 8 Bundesliga matches.
- At home, the Munich side has scored at least three goals in 7 consecutive games in this tournament.
- Bayern has scored in both halves in 12 matches this season.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Kim Min-jae, Eric Dier, Joshua Kimmich, Raphael Guerreiro – Alexander Pavlovic, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala – Harry Kane.
Holstein Kiel
Marcel Rapp's side ended a 12-match winless streak in the league (3 wins, 9 losses) with a 2-2 draw away against Wolfsburg in the last round. Notably, the team has scored in six consecutive Bundesliga matches, and among the lower half of the table, Holstein ranks second in total goals scored. However, they remain in the relegation zone overall.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in Holstein's last 6 league matches.
- Away from home, Marcel Rapp's side has lost 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in 7 of Holstein's last 9 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Holstein Kiel (3-4-3)
Timon Wellenreuther – Marco Komenda, David Zec, Timo Becker – Finn Porath, Nikolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen, Dominik Javorcek – Phil Harris, Suto Machino, Andu Kelati.
Referee
Florian Exner (Germany)
Matches – 6 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 17%.
Bayern Munich vs. Holstein Kiel: Match Prediction
Marcel Rapp's side has struggled away from home this season (3 draws, 6 losses). However, in one aspect of their away performances, Holstein ranks in the top three of the tournament, sharing the lead with Bayern and Bayer. The team has scored in every away game in the 2024/25 Bundesliga but has yet to keep a clean sheet. It's unlikely they will break this streak against the Munich side, although they may find the net against their illustrious opponents.
Bayern is not overly concerned about conceding goals, as their attack easily compensates for defensive lapses. Vincent Kompany's team has kept only two clean sheets in their last eight Bundesliga outings, scoring 22 goals in the process. Notably, in the first-round encounter, Munich scored six times against Holstein's goalkeeper but also allowed their opponent to score.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
