Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2025

We’re Expecting Both Teams to Score

Goals could be scored by both Holstein Kiel and Bayer Leverkusen and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -125 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Previous H2H Encounter Ended 2-2

Holstein Kiel suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Deutsche Bank Park against Eintracht Frankfurt. Marcel Rapp's team recorded 49% possession and managed four shots on target, while Finn Porath was the goalscorer.

Bayer Leverkusen drew their previous game which was at home. The action at BayArena ended 0-0 against Bayern Munich. The Werkself had three shots on goal and recorded 56% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BayArena hosted the last head-to-head when home side Leverkusen drew 2-2 with Holstein.

Holstein have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Storks have averaged 42.0% possession, 370.7 passes and 3.0 corners per match, conceding 2.6 goals and 6.4 corners from 6.1 shots on goal and 17.0 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Phil Harres on 5 goals, while Steven Skrzybski has bagged 4 and Shuto Machino 3. Timo Becker and Dominik Javorcek have been top assistors with 2.

Leverkusen have 7 victories and 3 draws, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 2.1 goals. The North Rhine-Westphalia side average 54.3% possession, 555.8 passes, 5.7 corners taken and 3.9 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Patrik Schick is the leading scorer with 9 goals, followed by Florian Wirtz on 5, with Jeremie Frimpong and two others bagging 1. Florian Wirtz has clocked up 5 assists, with Lukas Hradecky and Matej Kovar collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Holstein Kiel confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Timon Weiner (GK), Marko Ivezic, David Zec, Marco Komenda, Lasse Rosenboom, Armin Gigovic, Nicolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen, Dominik Javorcek, Phil Harres, Shuto Machino.

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Matej Kovar (GK), Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Jeremie Frimpong, Robert Andrich, Granit Xhaka, Alejandro Grimaldo, Patrik Schick, Amine Adli, Florian Wirtz.

Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips

The best betting angle for this Bundesliga match could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -125. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in all of the last 5 Holstein games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Holstein games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 straight Holstein games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Leverkusen games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Leverkusen games.

BTTS Yes Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Holstein Kiel 1 - 4 Leverkusen

Leverkusen are available at +1300 to secure a 4-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Corners Prediction

Holstein Kiel Over 2.5 Corners -138

In the past 5 Holstein Kiel games, there’s been 4 occasions where they’ve covered the 2.5 corners line, with Bayer Leverkusen conceding over 2.5 corners in four consecutive away matches. There are odds of -138 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Holstein Kiel will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Holstein Kiel

Total

9.40 3.00 6.40

Home

9.70 3.70 6.00

Away

10.40 3.30 7.10

Leverkusen

Total

9.60 5.70 3.90

Home

9.80 7.10 2.70

Away

9.30 5.10 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-110

Holstein Kiel Corners

Over 2.5

-138

Under 2.5

-100

Leverkusen Corners

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+460

X

+850

2

-625

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Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds

At betting odds of -500 with the bookies, Bayer Leverkusen are regarded as 83% likely to win this Bundesliga encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1200 about Holstein Kiel.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

Should you want to back Holstein Kiel to win this Bundesliga match, then there is +900 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Bayer Leverkusen chalked at -1587.

Full-Time Result

1

+1200

X

+550

2

-500

Half-Time Result

1

+900

X

+187.5

2

-175

Double Chance

1X

+333.3

12

-901

X2

-2500

Draw No Bet

1

+900

2

-1587

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +2

-109

2 Hcp -2

+101

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-225

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-133

Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Holstein vs Leverkusen team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Bundesliga squads.

Holstein Kiel Team Page Bayer Leverkusen Team Page