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 previous 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 they kept a clean sheet in 15 previous matches in this tournament. Unsurprisingly, Marcel Rapp's side has conceded the most goals (59) in the league. They are also struggling in the standings, sitting in 17th place.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in 9 of the team's last 11 league games.
- Holstein has conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches.
- The club has conceded first in 5 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Holstein Kiel (3-5-2)
Timon Wellenreuther – Marco Komenda, David Zec, Timo Becker – Lasse Rosenboom, Max Geschwill, Armin Gigovic, Nikolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen – Phil Harres, Suto Machino.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß's side couldn't put up a fight against the title-chasing Bayern in the last round, losing 1-3. Stuttgart is on a downward trend, failing to win 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 4 losses). The team has conceded in every match during this stretch. As a result, they have dropped to 9th place in the standings, but with 42 goals scored, Stuttgart ranks sixth in the league.
- Both teams have scored in the last five matches of Sebastian Hoeneß's side in the league.
- 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 games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-4-2)
Alexander Nübel – Josha Vagnoman, Jeff Chabot, Finn Ehlert, Maximilian Mittelstädt – Jamie Leweling, Angelo Stiller, Atakan Karazor, Chris Führich – Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade.
Defender Finn Ehlert will miss the match due to suspension. Defenders Jeff Chabot and Luca Hackes are ill.
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%.
Holstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart: Match Prediction
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 but 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 league matches, failing to find the net only against Bayer in this stretch. At home in the Bundesliga, Holstein has scored 12 times in the last five matches. Additionally, they 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. Away from home, Stuttgart has kept a clean sheet only twice in the current championship.
My prediction: Holstein Kiel Individual Total Over 0.5
