Holstein Kiel
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Holstein Stadion Sat 28 Feb 07:00
SV 07 Elversberg
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Live Stream
  5. Team News
  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Holstein Kiel vs Elversberg

Holstein Kiel clash with Elversberg at Holstein Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 28 February.

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

There could be plenty of goals in the clash between Holstein Kiel and Elversberg, with this leading us to bet Over 2.5. There’s a price of -164 on the Total Goals market and we’re expecting to secure a return with this wager.

Elversberg 1-0 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Holstein Kiel lost on the road in their last game, making it four straight defeats. Karlsruher SC won 3-1 at BBBank Wildpark. The Schleswig-Holstein team recorded a remarkable 73% of possession and managed four shots on target, with Marcus Mueller bagging the goal.

Elversberg beat Eintracht Braunschweig in their previous league game, making it back-to-back 2. Bundesliga victories. It was a 3-1 home win at Ursapharm-Arena. Vincent Wagner's men had three shots on goal and recorded 54% possession, with Lukas Petkov finding the net twice and David Mokwa bagging one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Elversberg who came out on top when they last played Holstein. At Ursapharm-Arena, a 1-0 home win was recorded. The previous 3 H2H games have seen Holstein winning once, one draw and a victory for Elversberg.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Elversberg logo Elversberg 23 13 5 5 42 25 17 42:25 44
14 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel 23 6 6 11 28 34 -6 28:34 24
View Full Table
Holstein Kiel – Last 10 League Games

Holstein have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts. The Storks have averaged 53.6% possession and 5.0 corners per match, conceding 1.8 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Top goalscorer David Zec has found the net 3 times, with Phil Harres, Ivan Nekic and Steven Skrzybski scoring 2 each. Niklas Niehoff has recorded the most assists with 2.

Elversberg – Last 10 League Games

Elversberg have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Saarland outfit have averaged 49.7% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Lukas Petkov is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while David Mokwa and Younes Ebnoutalib both have 2. Lasse Guenther and Tom Zimmerschied have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Holstein Kiel predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jonas Krumrey (GK), Ivan Nekic, Marko Ivezic, Marco Komenda, Lasse Rosenboom, Jonas Meffert, Kasper Davidsen, John Tolkin, Andu Kelati, Jonas Therkelsen, Phil Harres.

Elversberg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Kristof (GK), Nicholas Mickelson, Lukas Pinckert, Jan Gyamerah, Maximilian Rohr, Lukasz Poreba, Lukas Petkov, Amara Conde, Immanuel Pherai, Tom Zimmerschied, David Mokwa.

Holstein Kiel vs Elversberg Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Holstein Kiel vs Elversberg with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

There is a generous -164 available when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be scored and that looks too good an opportunity to miss. Bet on at least three goals to be netted in this 2. Bundesliga clash.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the 2. Bundesliga team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Holstein Kiel vs Elversberg league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Holstein games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Holstein games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Holstein games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Elversberg games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Elversberg games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Elversberg games.
Over 2.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 62.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re anticipating plenty of goals, you can secure a larger price by wagering Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors requiring at least four to be scored by the full-time whistle in order to bag a return.

Make your bet go further. Browse our updated guide packed with the best free bets, sign-up offers and betting bonuses.

Our Match Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals @ -164 Watch Live Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Feb 26, 13:27). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Published 13:27, 26 February 2026

Correct Score Prediction

Holstein Kiel Holstein Kiel logo 2 - 1 Elversberg logo Elversberg

We’re predicting Holstein Kiel to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Phil Harres to Score +245 BetMGM logo

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) has managed three goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga home matches. 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 +245.

Latest Phil Harres Player Prop Odds

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -132 BetMGM logo

There’s been a corner average of 6.60 in the past five matches involving Elversberg, with the last five Holstein Kiel games averaging 9.40. There’s a price of -132 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Holstein Kiel Logo Holstein Kiel
Total
10.20 5.00 5.20
Home
10.60 5.30 5.30
Away
9.80 4.30 5.50
Elversberg Logo Elversberg
Total
9.20 5.70 3.50
Home
10.70 6.50 4.20
Away
9.90 6.40 3.50
Latest Corner Odds

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -164
Asian Handicap Holstein Kiel +0.25 -114
Anytime Goalscorer Phil Harres +245

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has more than two goals in total, Holstein Kiel to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap combined with Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) to score.

The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Holstein Kiel vs Elversberg 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.

Bookies Make Elversberg Most Likely Winners

With the bookies giving them a 48% probability of winning, Elversberg might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +110 when it comes to triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga clash. The +210 means that Holstein Kiel are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

A win for Elversberg would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -127 that they overcome Holstein going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -189.

No matter what 2. Bundesliga match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Luca Pfeiffer Favourite to Score the First Goal

Luca Pfeiffer is the market leader at +500 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Luca Pfeiffer (Elversberg)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
BetMGM Logo
Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)
First
+245
Anytime
+600
BetMGM Logo
Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)
First
+265
Anytime
+600
BetMGM Logo
Luca Schnellbacher (Elversberg)
First
+280
Anytime
+650
BetMGM Logo
Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Best Betting Offers
Holstein Stadion
Holstein Stadion
Can Holstein Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

It’s now been three straight Holstein Kiel defeats at Holstein Stadion. The Schleswig-Holstein team have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Elversberg have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

It was a 1-1 draw when Holstein last played Elversberg at Holstein Stadion.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel Home Stats 4-2-4 2.30 1.20 1.10 5 5 5 5
Elversberg logo Elversberg Away Stats 6-1-3 3.40 2.10 1.30 7 3 7 3
  • 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
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel League Stats
Elversberg logo Elversberg League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
Live Stream

It’s great to access 2. Bundesliga live streaming on your iPhone, iPad or Android device, with desktop also an option. Place a recent bet or have a funded sportsbook account.

Fans love the opportunity to watch thousands of sporting events per year with the best betting apps.

Holstein Kiel vs Elversberg Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Holstein vs Elversberg without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Elversberg Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

21 Jonas Krumrey
13 Ivan Nekic 6 Marko Ivezic 3 Marco Komenda
23 Lasse Rosenboom 28 Jonas Meffert 15 Kasper Davidsen 47 John Tolkin
16 Andu Kelati 10 Jonas Therkelsen
19 Phil Harres
20 Nicolas Kristof
2 Nicholas Mickelson 19 Lukas Pinckert 30 Jan Gyamerah 31 Maximilian Rohr
8 Lukasz Poreba 25 Lukas Petkov
6 Amara Conde 22 Immanuel Pherai 29 Tom Zimmerschied
42 David Mokwa

Elversberg Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Holstein Kiel Lineups

21 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 3-1 Holstein Kiel
15 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-2 Schalke 04
08 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-1 Holstein Kiel
04 Feb DFB-Pokal
Holstein Kiel 0-3 Stuttgart
31 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-2 Greuther Furth
23 Jan 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 2-2 Holstein Kiel

Previous Elversberg Lineups

21 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 3-1 Braunschweig
14 Feb 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 1-2 Elversberg
07 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 0-3 Hertha BSC
31 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 1-3 Elversberg
25 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-1 Bochum
17 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 3-2 Elversberg

Injuries & Suspensions

Holstein Kiel Injury Table
Type Name Info
Steven Skrzybski Muscle
Elversberg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Patryk Dragon Knee
Team Squads

Holstein Kiel Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Marcel Rapp

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jonas Krumrey 21 - 22 1980 22 0 0 1 1 0
David Zec 26 D 21 1848 21 0 5 0 10 1
John Tolkin 47 D 22 1714 21 1 1 2 2 0
Phil Harres 19 F 23 1385 14 9 4 2 1 0
Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen 10 M 23 1371 15 8 1 0 2 0

Elversberg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vincent Wagner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Kristof 20 G 23 2070 23 0 0 0 2 0
Lukasz Poreba 8 M 23 1894 21 2 0 1 2 0
Lukas Petkov 25 M 23 1841 23 0 7 3 4 0
Tom Zimmerschied 29 F 23 1798 23 0 2 4 4 0
Lukas Pinckert 19 D 19 1710 19 2 0 0 3 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 23 14 4 5 33:20 46
2 Darmstadt 23 12 9 2 44:25 45
3 Elversberg 23 13 5 5 42:25 44
4 Paderborn 23 13 4 6 38:26 43
5 Hannover 96 23 12 6 5 41:30 42
6 Kaiserslautern 23 11 4 8 39:33 37
7 Hertha BSC 23 9 7 7 32:28 34
8 Nurnberg 23 8 6 9 30:32 30
9 Karlsruher 23 8 6 9 34:43 30
10 Bochum 23 7 8 8 31:28 29
11 A. Bielefeld 23 7 6 10 36:32 27
12 F. Dusseldorf 23 7 4 12 21:33 25
13 Braunschweig 23 7 4 12 26:40 25
14 Holstein Kiel 23 6 6 11 28:34 24
15 Preussen Munster 23 5 8 10 27:35 23
16 Magdeburg 23 7 2 14 34:44 23
17 D. Dresden 23 5 7 11 32:40 22
18 Greuther Furth 23 6 4 13 34:54 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 12 9 3 0 26:9 30
2 Schalke 04 11 8 2 1 19:11 26
3 Kaiserslautern 12 8 1 3 26:15 25
4 Paderborn 12 8 1 3 24:17 25
5 Elversberg 11 6 4 1 19:10 22
6 Nurnberg 12 6 4 2 20:14 22
7 Hannover 96 11 6 2 3 17:13 20
8 Karlsruher 11 6 2 3 20:18 20
9 Bochum 12 5 4 3 18:13 19
10 A. Bielefeld 11 5 2 4 22:14 17
11 Hertha BSC 12 4 4 4 11:13 16
12 Preussen Munster 12 3 6 3 17:17 15
13 F. Dusseldorf 12 4 3 5 11:16 15
14 Braunschweig 12 4 3 5 14:21 15
15 Holstein Kiel 11 4 2 5 13:12 14
16 Greuther Furth 11 3 3 5 16:25 12
17 D. Dresden 11 2 3 6 16:19 9
18 Magdeburg 11 2 1 8 14:22 7