Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction and Betting Tips | September 29th 2024
The action continues in round five of the German Bundesliga as Holstein Kiel and Eintracht Frankfurt lock horns at Holstein-Stadion on Sunday. Marcel Rapp’s men have struggled to hit their stride since gaining promotion to the top flight and will set out in search of their first win of the campaign.
Holstein Kiel needed an 88th-minute strike from Japanese international Shuto Machino to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bochum last Saturday. Rapp’s side, who are making their first-ever Bundesliga appearance, have failed to win their opening four games, losing three and claiming one draw so far.
Holstein Kiel’s slow start to the campaign has been due to their struggles at the defensive end of the pitch, where they have shipped 13 goals already — only Augsburg (14) have conceded more.
Elsewhere, Eintracht Frankfurt were left red-faced in midweek as they were held to a 3-3 draw by Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League after blowing a two-goal lead in the closing stages of the game.
Dino Toppmoller’s men now turn their attention to the Bundesliga, where they are on a three-game winning streak, seeing off Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach since a 2-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund in August’s season opener.
With nine points from the first 12 available, Frankfurt are currently sixth in the league standings and could move into second place with all three points this weekend.
Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first-ever meeting between Holstein Kiel and Eintracht Frankfurt, who will both be looking to begin their rivalry on a positive note.
- Toppmoller’s men are unbeaten in 13 of their last 15 matches across all competitions, picking up 10 wins and three draws since the second week of May.
- Holstein Kiel have failed to win their last four competitive home games, picking up one draw and losing three since a 4-0 victory over Osnabruck on April 13.
- Frankfurt have won just one of their last six Bundesliga away matches while losing four and claiming one draw since mid-March.
Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Following their somewhat disappointing Europa League result, Frankfurt will head into the weekend looking to find their feet and return to winning ways.
Holstein Kiel have struggled to impose themselves in the top flight and we fancy the visitors to come away with all three points.
Prediction: Holstein Kiel 1-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Frankfurt to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in eight of Frankfurt’s last 10 games)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in six of the visitors' last eight matches)