The Matchday 21 Bundesliga encounter 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 team scored three goals against Bayern Munich, but even such an offensive display wasn't enough to secure points (3-4). Holstein Kiel has failed to win in three consecutive league matches (1 draw, 2 losses) and has conceded a total of 9 goals during this stretch. With 52 goals conceded, the team has the worst defense in the tournament, currently sitting in 17th place overall.
- Both teams have scored in Holstein Kiel's last 7 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 games in this tournament, the team has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Holstein Kiel (4-3-3)
Timon Wellenreuther – Marco Komenda, David Zech, 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 "dry" defeats against Borussia Mönchengladbach (0-3) and Freiburg (0-1). Bochum has gone 9 Bundesliga matches without scoring, a record only surpassed by St. Pauli (10). With 10 points, the club is at the bottom of the league table.
Midfielder Ibrahima Sissoko will miss the match due to suspension.
- Bochum has conceded first in 12 of their last 15 Bundesliga matches.
- The team has lost 10 of their last 11 away matches in the league (1 draw).
- The club has conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Bochum (3-5-2)
Patrick Drewes – Bernardo, Ivan Ordets, Tim Erman – Maximilian Wittek, Anthony Losilla, Ibrahima Sissoko, Matus Bero, Dani de Wit, Gerrit Holtmann – Philipp Hofmann, Moritz Broschinski.
Holstein Kiel vs. Bochum: Match Prediction
The first-round match between these opponents ended in a 2-2 draw. Considering Bochum's dreadful away form, Marcel Rapp's side can expect to earn points again. The game is likely to be high-scoring, featuring two of the tournament's weakest defenses, which have conceded nearly 100 goals combined.
Dieter Hecking's team has not won away in the Bundesliga 2024/25 (1 draw, 9 losses). On average, Bochum concedes 2.6 goals in away matches, and they have kept a clean sheet only twice in the current championship.
Holstein Kiel has a 7-match scoring streak in this tournament, and at home, the team has scored 10 goals in their last three Bundesliga matches. While their home results are not the best, 9 out of their 12 points have been earned at home.
My prediction: Holstein Kiel will not lose and Total Over 1.5 goals
