Holstein Kiel vs Heidenheim Prediction and Betting Tips | November 2nd 2024
The German Bundesliga returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Holstein Kiel and Heidenheim go head-to-head at the Holstein-Stadion on Saturday. This will be the first meeting between the sides since April 2023, when Frank Schmidt’s men cruised to a 3-0 victory in the 2. Bundesliga clash.
Holstein Kiel were dumped out of the DFB Pokal in the second round last Tuesday when they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Koln at the RheinEnergieStadion.
Marcel Rapp’s side now turn their focus to the Bundesliga, where they have failed to win their eight matches this season, having gained promotion from the second tier for the first time in club history last term.
Holstein Kiel have lost six of their eight league games so far while claiming two draws to collect just two points fom a possible 24 and sit 17th in the table, one point above rock-bottom Bochum.
Like this weekend’s hosts, Heidenheim were dumped out of the DFB Pokal on Wednesday when they fell to a 4-2 defeat against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena.
This was in keeping with their struggles in the Bundesliga, where Schmidt’s men have failed to win five of their last six matches, losing four and claiming one draw since mid-September.
Heidenheim have picked up three wins and one draw from their eight Bundesliga games so far to collect 10 points and sit 10th in the table, level on points with Borussia Monchengladbach and Augsburg.
Holstein Kiel vs Heidenheim Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With eight wins from the last 17 meetings between the sides, Heidenheim boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Holstein Kiel have picked up five wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
- Heidenheim are unbeaten in six of their last eight Bundesliga away matches, claiming three wins and three draws since late March.
- Holstein Kiel have failed to win their last nine competitive matches, losing seven and picking up two draws since August’s 3-2 victory over Alemannia Aachen in the DFB Pokal.
Holstein Kiel vs Heidenheim Prediction
It has been a poor start to life in the top flight for Holstein Kiel who will be desperate to secure their first win and breathe life into their campaign.
However, given the gulf in quality and experience between the two teams, we are backing Heidenheim to come away with the desired result.
Prediction: Holstein Kiel 1-3 Heidenheim
Holstein Kiel vs Heidenheim Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Heidenheim to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in seven of Holstein Kiel’s last eight matches)
Tip 3: First to score - Heidenheim (Kiel have also conceded the opening goal in five of their last six outings)