The Matchday 24 clash in the Bundesliga between Union and Holstein Kiel will take place on March 2 at the An der Alten Försterei Stadium in Berlin. Union vs. Holstein Kiel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Union
In the last round, the team suffered a 0-6 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. This loss marked the largest defeat for the Berliners in the Bundesliga. Additionally, Steffen Baumgart's side failed to score for the 10th time this season. The club has scored a total of 21 goals, with only St. Pauli having a worse record (18). In the standings, Union is in 13th place, nine points clear of the relegation playoff zone.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Union's last 8 league matches.
- The team has not won in 7 of their last 8 home games in the Bundesliga (4 draws, 3 losses).
- Union conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Union (4-5-1)
Frederik Rønnow – Josip Juranović, Danilho Doekhi, Diogo Leite, Tom Rothe – Chung Woo-Young, Lucas Tousart, Rani Khedira, Benedict Hollerbach, András Schäfer – Andrey Ilic.
Midfielder Aljoscha Kemlein will miss the rest of the season due to injury.
Holstein Kiel
In the last round, the team lost 0-2 at home to Bayer, suffering their 16th defeat of the current championship (3 wins, 4 draws). The match against Leverkusen ended Holstein's 9-game scoring streak in the Bundesliga. During this period, Marcel Rapp's side conceded at least two goals in all matches. With these results, the club is at the bottom of the standings, eight points behind the safe 15th position.
- At least 4 goals were scored in 8 of Holstein's last 9 league games.
- Holstein lost 7 of their last 8 away matches in the Bundesliga (1 draw).
- The club has scored in all their away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Holstein Kiel (3-5-2)
Timon Weiner – Marco Komenda, David Zez, Marco Ivezic – Lasse Rosenboom, Dominik Javorcek, Armin Gigovic, Nikolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen – Phil Harres, Suto Machino.
Referee
Tobias Reichel (Germany)
Matches – 9 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 37;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 44%.
Union vs. Holstein Kiel: Match Prediction
Marcel Rapp's side found it challenging to expect not only points but even a goal in the last round. After all, Bayer is among the top 3 teams in the league for ball possession, making it difficult for any team to find scoring opportunities against such an opponent. This ended Holstein's impressive scoring streak. Nevertheless, the club remains the only team in the 2024/25 Bundesliga to have scored in all away matches.
Union does not excel in defensive play: the team has conceded in 9 of their last 11 league games. At home in this tournament, the Berliners failed to keep a clean sheet in 15 of their last 18 matches. The club's upcoming opponent is in a tough situation and is unlikely to sit back in defense. The visitors have been very efficient in taking their chances.
My prediction: Holstein Kiel individual total over 0.5
