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 07:00 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
3	Schalke 04	4	3	0	1	5	3	2	5:3	9
14	Holstein Kiel	4	1	0	3	4	6	-2	4:6	3

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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 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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Finn Porath, Ron Schallenberg, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Kenan Karaman, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Christian Gomis.

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

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:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Schalke in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Schalke in 2 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Holstein in 3 of their last 4 games.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 0 Holstein Kiel

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Schalke at odds of +650. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman To Score +205

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.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+550

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Corners Prediction

Schalke Over 5.5 Corners -120

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

11.10 5.70 5.40

Home

11.60 6.00 5.60

Away

9.60 5.80 3.80

Holstein Kiel

Total

9.80 3.30 6.50

Home

9.20 4.00 5.20

Away

10.10 3.00 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Schalke Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Holstein Kiel Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-164

X

+650

2

+163

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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 +123 suggest that Schalke 04 are likely victors and there’s a 45% probability that the favourites win this 2. Bundesliga clash. For those wanting to back Holstein Kiel, you will find +200 about this outsider.

Schalke can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +175. However, Holstein are +240 and the draw is +130 if you want to take a different option.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+235

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+130

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-370

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-110

2 Hcp +0.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+123

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 +155.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+205

Anytime

+550

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)

First

+265

Anytime

+550

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Stefan Schwab (Holstein Kiel)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ibrahima Cissé (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

David Zec (Holstein Kiel)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Taylan Bulut (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Vitalie Becker (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tomás Kalas (Schalke)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kasper Davidsen (Holstein Kiel)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

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

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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.

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