The Matchday 21 clash in the Bundesliga between Holstein Kiel and Bochum will take place on February 9 at the Holstein-Stadion. Holstein Kiel vs. Bochum: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Holstein Kiel
In the previous round, Marcel Rapp's side scored three goals against Bayern, but even with such an impressive performance, they failed to secure any points (3-4). Holstein has not won in three consecutive league matches (1 draw, 2 losses), conceding a total of nine goals in these games. With 52 goals conceded, the team has the worst defense in the tournament and currently sits in 17th place overall.
- Both teams scored in Holstein's last seven Bundesliga matches.
- At home in the current championship, the club has shown uncompromising results – 3 wins and 7 losses.
- In 5 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament, the team has not scored more than one goal.
Projected lineup for Holstein Kiel (4-3-3)
Timon Weiner – Marco Komenda, David Zece, Timo Becker, John Tolkin – Finn Porath, Lasse Rosenboom, Dominik Javorcek – Phil Harris, Armin Gigovic, Lewis Holtby.
Bochum
In their last two league matches, Dieter Hecking's side suffered goalless defeats against Gladbach (0-3) and Freiburg (0-1). Bochum has gone nine Bundesliga matches without scoring, a record only surpassed by St. Pauli (10). With 10 points, the club is at the bottom of the table.
Midfielder Ibrahima Cissoko will miss the match due to suspension.
- In 12 of their last 15 Bundesliga matches, Bochum conceded first.
- The team lost 10 of their last 11 away league matches (1 draw).
- The club conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 matches in this tournament.
Projected lineup for Bochum (3-5-2)
Patrick Drewes – Bernardo, Ivan Ordets, Tim Erman – Maximilian Wittek, Anthony Losilla, Ibrahima Cissoko, Matus Bero, Dani de Wit, Gerrit Holtmann – Philipp Hofmann, Moritz Broschinski.
Referee
Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Matches – 9 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 41;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 44%.
Holstein Kiel vs. Bochum: Match Prediction
The first-round match between these opponents ended in a 2-2 draw. Given Bochum's dreadful away form, Marcel Rapp's team can once again aim for points. The game is likely to be high-scoring, as both teams have the worst defenses in the tournament, having conceded nearly 100 goals combined.
Dieter Hecking's team has not won an away match in the Bundesliga 2024/25 (1 draw, 9 losses). On average, Bochum concedes 2.6 goals in away games and has kept a clean sheet only twice in the current championship.
Holstein has a seven-match scoring streak in this tournament, and at home, the team has netted 10 goals in their last three Bundesliga matches. While their home results are not the best, Marcel Rapp's side has earned 9 of their 12 points at home.
My prediction: Holstein Kiel will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals
