Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Sep 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher

Holstein Kiel host Karlsruher in this German 2. Bundesliga fixture at Holstein Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 21 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Predict a Tight Affair

We are wagering Karlsruher +0.5 at -128 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against Holstein Kiel, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.

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1-0 Holstein Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Holstein Kiel have been handed two 2. Bundesliga home defeats in a row. In their last league outing, they beat Schalke 04 on the road by a 1-0 scoreline at VELTINS-Arena. The Storks had 53% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Alexander Bernhardsson scoring the winner six minutes into the contest.

Karlsruher SC secured a 2-1 home win over Nurnberg at BBBank Wildpark in their previous game. Christian Eichner's team recorded seven shots on goal and had 42% possession, with Fabian Schleusener and Marvin Wanitzek both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Holstein have enjoyed four successive victories against Karlsruher. In the last encounter, home team Holstein claimed a 1-0 win at Holstein Stadion. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved six Holstein wins, one draw and three Karlsruher victories.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Karlsruher	5	3	2	0	7	3	4	7:3	11
13	Holstein Kiel	5	2	0	3	5	6	-1	5:6	6

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Holstein have had 39.6% possession and 3.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 7.0 corners.

Shuto Machino and Alexander Bernhardsson lead the way with 4 goals, while Armin Gigovic has scored 2. John Tolkin and Steven Skrzybski have been top assistors with 2.

Karlsruher have 6 victories and 4 draws, with an average of 4.8 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 1.7 goals. KSC average 44.9% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Marvin Wanitzek is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Louey Ben Farhat and Lilian Egloff have 3. Marvin Wanitzek and Bambase Conte have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Holstein Kiel predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jonas Krumrey (GK), David Zec, Carl Johansson, Marco Komenda, Alexander Bernhardsson, Magnus Knudsen, Kasper Davidsen, John Tolkin, Adrian Kapralik, Jonas Therkelsen, Marcus Müller.

Karlsruher predicted lineup (3-5-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Christoph Kobald, Marcel Franke, Nicolai Rapp, Sebastian Jung, Lilian Egloff, Andreas Müller, Marvin Wanitzek, David Herold, Philipp Forster, Fabian Schleusener.

Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re taking Karlsruher on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this 2. Bundesliga encounter, with this wager looking like value at -128.

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Key Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 12 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Holstein in 3 of their last 5 games.

KSC +0.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Holstein Kiel 1 - 1 Karlsruher

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +525 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marvin Wanitzek to Score +235

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC) has racked up five goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +235 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Marvin Wanitzek Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+600

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -114

The past five Holstein Kiel matches have averaged 9.00 corners, while the average corner count has been 9.20 in the previous ten Karlsruher away games. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too high, go for odds of -114 that the teams go under.

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

10.30 3.30 7.00

Home

9.20 4.00 5.20

Away

9.90 3.20 6.70

Karlsruher

Total

9.50 4.70 4.80

Home

9.20 4.60 4.60

Away

9.20 4.20 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-114

Holstein Kiel Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Karlsruher Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+650

2

+155

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Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Holstein Victory

Holstein Kiel are the -104 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 51% chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Karlsruher SC, you will find +225 about this outsider.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Holstein at -204 and Karlsruher at +138.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-104

X

+280

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+143

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-455

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-105

2 Hcp +0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+138

Phil Harres Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +175 available that Phil Harres finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +480.

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)

First

+215

Anytime

+480

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Fabian Schleusener (KSC)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Stefan Schwab (Holstein Kiel)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Dzenis Burnic (KSC)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Ali-Eren Ersungur (KSC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Meiko Wäschenbach (KSC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Andreas Muller (KSC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

David Zec (Holstein Kiel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Kasper Davidsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Holstein Bidding to Improve Poor Home Form

It’s now been three consecutive Holstein Kiel losses at Holstein Stadion. The Storks have collected seven losses, two draws and one victory in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

Karlsruher haven’t lost any of their past five away games. The Baden-Wurttemberg club have managed five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Holstein were 1-0 victors against Karlsruher last time out at Holstein Stadion. The past 5 H2H games at Holstein Stadion have featured three Holstein wins and two Karlsruher victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Holstein Kiel Home Stats		1-2-7	3.50	1.20	2.30	8	2	7	3
Karlsruher Away Stats		1-5-4	2.60	1.00	1.60	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

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Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher Lineups & Team News

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