Schalke vs Holstein Kiel Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025
2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Holstein Kiel
Schalke host Holstein Kiel in this German 2. Bundesliga game at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Schalke Look a Solid Bet
If you agree with our verdict that Schalke are going to beat Holstein Kiel, consider backing them at -164 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. There’s money back if the game finishes level.
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Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 1-0 Holstein Win
Schalke 04 have won two 2. Bundesliga games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous league clash. This was away from home against Dynamo Dresden at Rudolf Harbig Stadion. The Gelsenkirchen side recorded just 39% possession and had five shots on target, with a late goal from Kenan Karaman making all the difference.
Holstein Kiel lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Hannover 96 2-1 at Holstein Stadion.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Holstein have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Schalke. As the hosts at Holstein Stadion, a 1-0 win was achieved which followed a 2-0 away success at VELTINS-Arena. There have been two Holstein victories, one Schalke win and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings.
| 2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Schalke 04 |
10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 10 |  Holstein Kiel |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11:10 | 12 |
3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Schalke have had 42.3% possession and 5.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 11.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Moussa Sylla has found the net 3 times, with Kenan Karaman, Hasan Kurucay, Bryan Lasme and Nikola Katic scoring 1 each. Finn Porath, Soufian El-Faouzi and Peter Remmert have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Holstein Kiel – Last 10 League GamesHolstein have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.4 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. The Storks average 39.5% possession, 3.3 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.8 goals from 11.9 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
Alexander Bernhardsson and Shuto Machino have scored 4 goals, followed by Armin Gigovic with 2. John Tolkin and Steven Skrzybski have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Felipe Sanchez, Finn Porath, Ron Schallenberg, Soufian El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Christian Gomis, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.
Holstein Kiel confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jonas Krumrey (GK), John Tolkin, David Zec, Carl Johansson, Marco Komenda, Alexander Bernhardsson, Kasper Davidsen, Magnus Knudsen, Adrian Kapralik, Steven Skrzybski, Marcus Mueller.
Schalke vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips
Gear up for Schalke vs Holstein Kiel with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
Taking Schalke 0.0 at -164 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this 2. Bundesliga match.
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the 2. Bundesliga form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key Schalke vs Holstein Kiel league stats:
Schalke 0.0 Probability
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 62.1% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Schalke at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Kenan Karaman (Schalke) is available at +205 to find the net. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Schalke in two straight matches, while the previous 5 Holstein Kiel away games have seen them concede an average of 7.40 corners. Schalke should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -120 are available.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Schalke on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, less than three goals in total and Schalke to finish with over 5.5 corners.
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Schalke vs Holstein Kiel 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.
Schalke Could Have Edge According to Bookies
The Full-Time Result odds of +114 suggest that Schalke 04 are likely victors and there’s a 47% probability that the favourites win this 2. Bundesliga clash. For those wanting to back Holstein Kiel, you will find +215 about this outsider.
Schalke can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +175. However, Holstein are +255 and the draw is +123 if you want to take a different option.
The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -159.
The top football betting sites cover 2. Bundesliga matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Moussa Sylla Favourite to Find the Net First
Favourite Moussa Sylla is priced at +400 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +163.
Last Ten Schalke Home Encounters Have Seen Five Wins
Schalke have five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
Holstein have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
The past meeting at VELTINS-Arena saw Holstein defeat Schalke 2-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalke Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.20 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Holstein Kiel Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.20 | 1.40 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 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
Schalke League Stats
Holstein Kiel League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 7.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 39.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Schalke this season are Bryan Lasme (1), Hasan Kurucay (1), Kenan Karaman (1)
- Top Assistors for Schalke this season are Christopher Antwi-Adjej (1), Finn Porath (1), Peter Remmert (1)
Schalke vs Holstein Kiel Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Schalke vs Holstein team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga along with up-to-date injury news.
Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Holstein Kiel Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Holstein Kiel Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Schalke 04 Substitutes
- 4Hasan Kurucay
- 11Bryan Lasme
- 14Janik Bachmann
- 16Mauro Zalazar
- 17Adrian Gantenbein
- 18C. Antwi-Adjej
- 28Justin Heekeren
- 41Henning Matriciani
Holstein Kiel Substitutes
- 1Timon Weiner
- 6Marko Ivezic
- 10J. T. Therkelsen
- 13Ivan Nekic
- 19Phil Harres
- 22Stefan Schwab
- 23Lasse Rosenboom
- 29Niklas Niehoff
- 39Robert Wagner
Previous Schalke Lineups
Previous Holstein Kiel Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Paderborn | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:9 | 23 |
| 3 | Elversberg | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:8 | 22 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 20 |
| 5 | Kaiserslautern | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 19 |
| 6 | Darmstadt | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14:7 | 18 |
| 7 | Karlsruher | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 18 |
| 8 | Hertha BSC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 9 | A. Bielefeld | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19:16 | 13 |
| 10 | Holstein Kiel | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:10 | 12 |
| 11 | Preussen Munster | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:19 | 11 |
| 12 | Braunschweig | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11:20 | 10 |
| 13 | F. Dusseldorf | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | 10 |
| 14 | Greuther Furth | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16:28 | 10 |
| 15 | Nurnberg | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9:14 | 9 |
| 16 | D. Dresden | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15:20 | 7 |
| 17 | Bochum | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12:18 | 7 |
| 18 | Magdeburg | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9:19 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elversberg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Kaiserslautern | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Paderborn | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Karlsruher | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Schalke 04 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 12 |
| 6 | Darmstadt | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 11 |
| 7 | A. Bielefeld | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:8 | 9 |
| 8 | Hannover 96 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Preussen Munster | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hertha BSC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Bochum | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Nurnberg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 15 | Greuther Furth | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 16 | Magdeburg | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6:12 | 3 |
| 17 | D. Dresden | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | 2 |
| 18 | F. Dusseldorf | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:10 | 1 |
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