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Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor Sat 8 Aug 07:00
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Darmstadt vs Holstein Kiel Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Holstein Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -147

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Expect a Tight Affair

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Holstein Kiel +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -147. They should be able to avoid a loss against Darmstadt and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

Read on for our full Darmstadt vs Holstein Kiel betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Darmstadt vs Holstein Kiel Preview

Darmstadt go head-to-head with Holstein Kiel at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 8 August.

Darmstadt were defeated last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor saw them beaten at home to Paderborn. The Lilies had 49% possession and managed eight shots on target.

Holstein Kiel lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Dynamo Dresden at Rudolf Harbig Stadion. The Schleswig-Holstein outfit had three shots on goal and recorded 58% possession, with Phil Harres finding the net.

Darmstadt Too Strong for Holstein in Last H2H

Darmstadt haven’t lost to Holstein in their past eight games. In their last clash, Darmstadt banked a 2-0 home victory at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. The previous 10 H2H meetings have featured five draws, four wins for Darmstadt and just one for Holstein.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Darmstadt logo Darmstadt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
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Darmstadt – Last 10 League Games

Darmstadt have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Florian Kohfeldt's team have averaged 55.0% possession and 4.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 5.4 corners.

Players to Watch

Isac Lidberg is the top goalscorer with 5, Fraser Hornby has 2, with Patric Pfeiffer and two other players on 1. Fraser Hornby has made the most assists with 2.

Holstein Kiel – Last 10 League Games

Holstein have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 8.7 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Storks average 52.4% possession, 6.0 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Players to Watch

Phil Harres has scored 6, followed by Adrian Kapralik, Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen and Kasper Davidsen with 2 goals apiece. Alexander Bernhardsson has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Darmstadt predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Matej Maglica, Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Matthias Bader, Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Florian Kleinhansl, Noah Weißhaupt, Marco Richter, Ho-jae Lee.

Holstein Kiel predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Timon Weiner (GK), Hiroki Sekine, Ivan Nekic, David Zec, Marko Ivezic, Jonas Meffert, Adrian Kapralik, Guillermo Balzi, Jonas Therkelsen, Alexander Bernhardsson, Phil Harres.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll back Holstein Kiel on the Asian Handicap in this 2. Bundesliga clash, with odds of -147 on offer that the away team win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re optimistic that they will stay close to their opponents.

Our 2. Bundesliga experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Holstein in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Holstein in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Darmstadt in 9 consecutive games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Darmstadt in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Darmstadt in 6 of their last 10 games against Holstein.
Holstein +0.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Darmstadt Darmstadt logo 1 - 1 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +500. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen to Score +440 BetMGM logo

Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen (Holstein Kiel) has scored two goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga away games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +440.

Latest Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Darmstadt Under 5.5 Corners -149 BetMGM logo

In their past three home matches, Darmstadt have not covered the 5.5 corners line, with Holstein Kiel conceding 3.30 corners on average in their last 10 games. We’re backing Darmstadt to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -149.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Darmstadt Logo Darmstadt
Total
9.50 4.10 5.40
Home
10.80 5.00 5.80
Away
10.40 4.80 5.60
Holstein Kiel Logo Holstein Kiel
Total
9.30 6.00 3.30
Home
11.50 6.50 5.00
Away
8.10 4.20 3.90
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Holstein Kiel +0.5 -147
Both Team To Score Yes -233
Team Corners Darmstadt Under 5.5 -149

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Holstein Kiel to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market together with Darmstadt to have under 5.5 corners.

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Darmstadt vs Holstein Kiel Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Darmstadt Victory

Darmstadt are forecasted to have a 48% chance of triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +108. Holstein Kiel are the outsiders at +210 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Darmstadt are -185 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Holstein are +125 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -233.

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Ibrahim El Kadiri Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Ibrahim El Kadiri is now available at +500 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Ibrahim El Kadiri (Darmstadt)
First
+500
Anytime
+188
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Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)
First
+550
Anytime
+210
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Nicolas Verkooijen (Darmstadt)
First
+550
Anytime
+220
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Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)
First
+600
Anytime
+220
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Darmstadt Struggling to Get Home Wins on the Board

Stats: 2. Bundesliga matches only
Darmstadt have not triumphed at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor in four straight matches. The Lilies have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Holstein have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Darmstadt beat Holstein 2-0 when the teams last met at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. There have been three Darmstadt victories, one Holstein win and one draw in the past 5 H2H games at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt Home Stats 6-2-2 2.90 1.80 1.10 4 6 4 6
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel Away Stats 3-3-4 3.40 1.50 1.90 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Darmstadt logo Darmstadt League Stats
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
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Darmstadt vs Holstein Kiel Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Darmstadt vs Holstein team news before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Darmstadt Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1

Darmstadt Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Marcel Schuhen
5 Matej Maglica 6 Patric Pfeiffer 20 Aleksandar Vukotic
26 Matthias Bader 17 Kai Klefisch 16 Hiroki Akiyama 3 Florian Kleinhansl
7 Noah Weißhaupt 23 Marco Richter
9 Ho-jae Lee
1 Timon Weiner
32 Hiroki Sekine 13 Ivan Nekic 26 David Zec 6 Marko Ivezic
28 Jonas Meffert
20 Adrian Kapralik 8 Guillermo Balzi 10 Jonas Therkelsen 11 A. Bernhardsson
19 Phil Harres

Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1

Previous Darmstadt Lineups

17 May 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 0-2 Paderborn
10 May 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 1-1 Darmstadt
03 May 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-1 Darmstadt
25 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 3-3 Elversberg
19 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 3-2 Darmstadt
11 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 0-2 Hannover 96

Previous Holstein Kiel Lineups

17 May 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 2-1 Holstein Kiel
09 May 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-3 Magdeburg
02 May 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 2-0 Braunschweig
25 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 0-1 Holstein Kiel
17 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 3-0 Kaiserslautern
10 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-2 Holstein Kiel

Injuries & Suspensions

Darmstadt Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matej Maglica Yellow cards
Luca Marseiler Cruciate ligame
Holstein Kiel Injury Table
Type Name Info
Patrick Erras Head
John Tolkin Cruciate ligame
Hamza Muqaj Knee
Team Squads

Darmstadt Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Florian Kohfeldt

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aleksandar Vukotic - - - - - - - - - -
Luca Marseiler - - - - - - - - - -
Yannik Luehrs - - - - - - - - - -
Tobias Kempe - - - - - - - - - -
Tim Arnold - - - - - - - - - -

Holstein Kiel Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tim Walter

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adrian Kapralik - - - - - - - - - -
Marko Ivezic - - - - - - - - - -
Lenny Borges - - - - - - - - - -
Leon Parduzi - - - - - - - - - -
Lio Rothenhagen - - - - - - - - - -
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2. Bundesliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 A. Bielefeld 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Bochum 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Darmstadt 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 D. Dresden 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Braunschweig 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Energie Cottbus 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Heidenheim 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Greuther Furth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Hannover 96 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Hertha BSC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Holstein Kiel 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Kaiserslautern 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Karlsruher 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Magdeburg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Nurnberg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Osnabruck 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 St. Pauli 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Wolfsburg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 A. Bielefeld 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Bochum 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Darmstadt 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 D. Dresden 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Braunschweig 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Energie Cottbus 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Heidenheim 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Greuther Furth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Hannover 96 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Hertha BSC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Holstein Kiel 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Kaiserslautern 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Karlsruher 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Magdeburg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Nurnberg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Osnabruck 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 St. Pauli 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Wolfsburg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

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