Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn

Holstein Kiel meet Paderborn at Holstein Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 18 January.

Holstein Kiel look a good bet to defeat Paderborn and we can back the home team at -130 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

Holstein Kiel won their last game, beating Dynamo Dresden at home. It was a 2-1 victory at Holstein Stadion. The Schleswig-Holstein club had 48% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Phil Harres and Ivan Nekic scoring one goal each.

Paderborn drew 2-2 against Darmstadt in their previous game. This was on home soil at Home Deluxe Arena. The Black and Blues racked up seven shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, while Mika Baur and Sebastian Klaas were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Home Deluxe Arena, with Paderborn claiming the home win. Beating Holstein by a 2-1 scoreline. Both teams have four wins each from the past 10 H2H games, along with two draws.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Paderborn	24	14	4	6	40	27	13	40:27	46
15	Holstein Kiel	24	6	7	11	29	35	-6	29:35	25

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2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Holstein have had 52.6% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer David Zec has found the net 3 times, with Phil Harres, Ivan Nekic, Steven Skrzybski and Niklas Niehoff scoring 1 each. Alexander Bernhardsson is the leading assists maker on 4.

Paderborn have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.7 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 1.9 goals. Ralf Kettemann's team average 55.4% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Filip Bilbija and Laurin Curda with 4, while Mika Baur has 3. Mika Baur is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Holstein Kiel confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Jonas Krumrey (GK), Ivan Nekic, David Zec, Marko Ivezic, Niklas Niehoff, Umut Tohumcu, Jonas Meffert, John Tolkin, Jonas Therkelsen, Steven Skrzybski, Phil Harres.

Paderborn confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dennis Seimen (GK), Felix Götze, Tjark Scheller, Calvin Brackelmann, Laurin Curda, Mika Baur, Sebastian Klaas, Raphael Obermair, Sven Michel, Steffen Tigges, Nick Bätzner.

Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Holstein Kiel +0.25 at odds of -130 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this 2. Bundesliga encounter.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest 2. Bundesliga form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Holstein in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Holstein in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Holstein in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Holstein in 6 of their last 10 games against Paderborn.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Holstein Kiel 1 - 0 Paderborn

There are odds of +750 available that Holstein Kiel land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Phil Harres to Score +240

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) has registered three goals in his past ten league home games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +240 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Phil Harres Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+600

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

Each of the past three Paderborn away games have involved under 10.5 corners. We’re willing to wager the -137 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

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

10.60 5.70 4.90

Home

10.90 5.50 5.40

Away

9.40 3.60 5.80

Paderborn

Total

10.40 5.60 4.80

Home

11.20 6.30 4.90

Away

9.60 4.80 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-128

Holstein Kiel Corners

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-112

Paderborn Corners

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-137

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+650

2

-125

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Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn 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.

The bookmakers have Paderborn as +128 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 44% likely to triumph. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +188 about Holstein Kiel.

You can back Paderborn at -149 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Holstein are +107 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -179 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+188

X

+250

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+135

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-400

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+107

2

-149

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+125

Favourite Filip Bilbija is priced at +290 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +120.

Filip Bilbija (Paderborn)

First

+120

Anytime

+290

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Sven Michel (Paderborn)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Mika Baur (Paderborn)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

David Kinsombi (Paderborn)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Sebastian Klaas (Paderborn)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Raphael Obermair (Paderborn)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Luis Engelns (Paderborn)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Stefan Schwab (Holstein Kiel)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Felix Götze (Paderborn)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Mattes Hansen (Paderborn)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Calvin Brackelmann (Paderborn)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Laurin Curda (Paderborn)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Jonas Meffert (Holstein Kiel)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tjark Scheller (Paderborn)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Marcel Hoffmeier (Paderborn)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Holstein have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Paderborn have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

When the teams previously met at Holstein Stadion, Holstein defeated Paderborn 2-1. The previous 4 H2H games at Holstein Stadion have involved two Holstein wins, a single draw and one Paderborn victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Holstein Kiel Home Stats		4-2-4	2.70	1.40	1.30	5	5	6	4
Paderborn Away Stats		6-2-2	2.30	1.50	0.80	5	5	4	6

• 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

Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn Lineups & Team News

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