Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel

Karlsruher host Holstein Kiel at BBBank Wildpark, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 21 February.

Karlsruher +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Holstein Kiel the desired outcome at betting odds of -130.

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Karlsruher SC lost away from home in their last game. Nurnberg won 5-1 at Max-Morlock-Stadion. The Baden-Wurttemberg side had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and three shots on target, with Marvin Wanitzek being the goalscorer.

Holstein Kiel have suffered three consecutive losses, recently being beaten at home by Schalke 04 2-1 at Holstein Stadion. The Storks recorded 55% possession and had five shots on goal, with David Zec on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Holstein have enjoyed five consecutive victories against Karlsruher. Their last encounter took place at Holstein Stadion and Holstein secured a 3-0 home win. The previous 10 H2H games have included six wins for Holstein, three triumphs for Karlsruher and a single draw.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Karlsruher	22	7	6	9	31	42	-11	31:42	27
14	Holstein Kiel	22	6	6	10	27	31	-4	27:31	24

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 6.6 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. Karlsruher have had 45.3% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.4 goals from 14.3 attempts and 7.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.5 corners.

Marvin Wanitzek leads the way with 4 goals, with Fabian Schleusener and Roko Simic getting 2 apiece. David Herold is the leading assists maker with 2.

Holstein have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 6.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.4% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

David Zec has scored 3, followed by Phil Harres, Ivan Nekic and Steven Skrzybski with 2 goals apiece. Niklas Niehoff is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher predicted lineup (4-4-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Sebastian Jung, Paul Scholl, Marcel Franke, David Herold, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Dzenis Burnic, Meiko Wäschenbach, Marvin Wanitzek, Fabian Schleusener, Shio Fukuda.

Holstein Kiel predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Jonas Krumrey (GK), Ivan Nekic, Marko Ivezic, David Zec, John Tolkin, Lasse Rosenboom, Jonas Meffert, Jonas Therkelsen, Adrian Kapralik, Andu Kelati, Phil Harres.

Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Karlsruher +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.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a 2. Bundesliga verdict is reached.

Key Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 14 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Holstein in 8 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Holstein in 9 of their last 11 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Holstein in 14 of their last 20 games.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Karlsruher 1 - 0 Holstein Kiel

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Karlsruhe winning 1-0. Odds of +750 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marvin Wanitzek to Score +235

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC) has registered three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga games. We’ll take a chance at +235 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Marvin Wanitzek Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Holstein Kiel Under 4.5 Corners +108

Holstein Kiel have had under 4.5 corners in five consecutive away games, with Karlsruher conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past two matches. We’re backing Holstein to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at +108.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Karlsruher

Total

9.60 4.10 5.50

Home

9.60 4.40 5.20

Away

10.40 5.30 5.10

Holstein Kiel

Total

10.80 4.90 5.90

Home

10.60 5.30 5.30

Away

10.00 4.20 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-127

Karlsruher Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-159

Holstein Kiel Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-103

X

+650

2

+105

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Karlsruher 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.

Holstein Kiel are forecasted to have a 45% chance of triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +123. Karlsruher SC are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +185.

If you fancy Holstein but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -154. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Karlsruher at +107 on the Draw No Bet market.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -204.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+260

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+140

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-417

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+107

2

-154

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+140

Fabian Schleusener is the First Goalscorer favourite at +380. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +150.

Fabian Schleusener (KSC)

First

+150

Anytime

+380

Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)

First

+235

Anytime

+575

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Dzenis Burnic (KSC)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Stefan Schwab (Holstein Kiel)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Ali-Eren Ersungur (KSC)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Meiko Wäschenbach (KSC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Andreas Muller (KSC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Umut Tohumcu (Holstein Kiel)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Jonas Meffert (Holstein Kiel)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

David Zec (Holstein Kiel)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Marko Ivezic (Holstein Kiel)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Kasper Davidsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Carl Johansson (Holstein Kiel)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Marco Komenda (Holstein Kiel)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Karlsruher have not triumphed at BBBank Wildpark in four straight matches. The Baden-Wurttemberg side have recorded five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Holstein Kiel have not triumphed in eight straight away matches. The Storks have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the sides last met at BBBank Wildpark, Holstein beat Karlsruher 2-0. The previous 5 H2H games at BBBank Wildpark have involved three Holstein wins, a single draw and one Karlsruher victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Karlsruher Home Stats		5-2-3	3.40	1.70	1.70	7	3	7	3
Holstein Kiel Away Stats		2-4-4	3.00	1.30	1.70	5	5	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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Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel Lineups & Team News

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