Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn Prediction – Bundesliga 2

The home team is currently in 11th place, having earned 20 points through 5 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew away against Magdeburg (3-3). In the most recent game, they won at home against Dynamo Dresden (2-1). This team has surprisingly been stronger away than at home, with a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 games as visitors; whereas at their stadium, they have only managed 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. In their last match, a friendly, they won against Ferencvarosi away (0-2). In their last 8 home games in the league, Holstein Kiel has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, earning 11 points out of a possible 24. The most common halftime score in their home games has been 0-0 (4 out of 8 matches). The team has allowed goals to their opponents in 9 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, though their attack has been consistently scoring, finding the net in 9 of the last 10 games in this competition. There is a trend of few goals in their home matches, as 5 of the last 8 have had fewer than 3 goals. In 17 matches in this competition, they have managed only 1 comeback in the 10 games where they conceded the first goal.

Holstein Kiel has had a mediocre campaign in the 2. Bundesliga, seeking greater consistency to distance themselves from the mid-table. Before the break, the team showed fluctuations that compromised a more positive run. When playing at home, they tend to be more aggressive and propose the game from the start. Their defensive system alternates between good moments and occasional failures, requiring heightened attention. In the offensive sector, the team tries to leverage the support of their fans to create chances. The expectation is for a balanced confrontation, necessitating efficiency in scoring.