Holstein Kiel and Schalke 04 face each other on Sunday 02.15.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Holstein Kiel's home ground, the Holstein-Stadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Holstein Kiel and Die Königsblauen, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Holstein Kiel vs Die Königsblauen
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Holstein Kiel preview
Holstein Kiel heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 21 matches, Holstein Kiel secured 6 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Holstein Kiel's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Holstein Kiel has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 26 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.24 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is David Zec, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Alexander Bernhardsson has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Holstein Kiel has conceded 29 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.38 per game) and 33 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.32 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 12 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
Die Königsblauen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 27 goals during this period. Of that total, 26 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.24 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
Die Knappen's offensive system is led by Kenan Karaman, the team's top scorer this season. The turkish forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kenan Karaman. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.76 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 23 matches, averaging 0.87 per match.
Head to head: Holstein Kiel vs Schalke 04
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Holstein Kiel
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 40% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.2 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 50% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 30% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 20% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.42 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.39 | 1.81 |
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D D L |
0.6 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L D L W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 70% | 45% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.2 | 1.82 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.4 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 0.76 | 0.8 | 0.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 40% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 10% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 60% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.56 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.97 | 1.21 |
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