On 02.05.2026, the German 2. Bundesliga presents a much-anticipated matchup between Holstein Kiel and Eintracht Braunschweig. Both teams are known for their tactical brilliance and resilience, making this game a potential classic. Our prediction takes a close look at the tactics and player forms of both Holstein Kiel and Eintracht Braunschweig. Before you decide where to place your bets, delve into our analysis to understand the potential impact of this game’s outcome.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | VfL Bochum | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 45/44 | 39 |
| 11 | Holstein Kiel | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 40/43 | 38 |
| 12 | Dynamo Dresden | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 50/50 | 35 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 46/47 | 35 |
| 14 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 34/50 | 34 |
| 15 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 30/48 | 34 |
Key Player Statistics: Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Braunschweig
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x 8Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Braunschweig Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Holstein Kiel | 07.12.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Braunschweig | Holstein Kiel | 19.07.2025 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Holstein Kiel | Eintracht Braunschweig | 20.03.2025 | 2-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | Eintracht Braunschweig | 19.01.2024 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Holstein Kiel | 30.07.2023 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Holstein Kiel | 17.02.2023 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | Eintracht Braunschweig | 13.08.2022 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | Eintracht Braunschweig | 30.01.2021 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Holstein Kiel | 26.09.2020 | 0-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | Eintracht Braunschweig | 13.05.2018 | 6-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Ferencvarosi TC | Holstein Kiel | 10.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Holstein Kiel | Servette FC | 07.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | Holstein Kiel | 25.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 17.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Holstein Kiel | 10.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | Preußen Münster | 05.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | Holstein Kiel | 22.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | 1. FC Nürnberg | 14.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | Holstein Kiel | 07.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Holstein Kiel | SV Elversberg | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Arminia Bielefeld | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Braunschweig | Altglienicke | 17.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Hertha BSC | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | Eintracht Braunschweig | 12.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | 1. FC Nürnberg | 05.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 20.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Preußen Münster | 01.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Holstein Kiel VS Eintracht Braunschweig
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Braunschweig
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Braunschweig
Holstein Kiel come into this one with something to prove. Four points separating them from Braunschweig might not sound like a classic six-pointer, but with the season entering its final stretch, every game at this stage carries real weight.
Kiel have been quietly building momentum. Five wins from their last ten league outings, including an impressive 3-0 demolition of Kaiserslautern and a gutsy 2-3 away win at Bochum. They look like a side that has found its rhythm at exactly the right time.
Braunschweig, on the other hand, are a team that gives you nothing for free. They've shipped 50 goals this season — the worst defensive record of the two sides — but they've also shown they can hurt you on the counter. That 2-0 away win at Kaiserslautern last month? Quietly brilliant. Don't be fooled by their mid-table position.
Here's what you need to watch for — Braunschweig are one of the most carded teams in the division. Four players with red cards this season. Max Marie leads their discipline chart with eight yellows in 30 games. That's a ticking clock every time he makes a tackle. Against a Kiel side that loves to get in behind, his discipline could become a decisive factor.
And speaking of decisive — A. Bernhardsson has quietly assembled seven assists in just 17 matches for Kiel. Seven. That's a number that should have every Braunschweig defender deeply uncomfortable. He creates danger from nothing and could be the difference-maker here.
The head-to-head record adds another layer. Kiel have won five of their last twelve meetings, including a jaw-dropping 6-2 thrashing back in 2018. Braunschweig's best result? A couple of draws and one away win in January 2024. History leans Kiel's way.
From a betting angle, Kiel at 1.95 looks like genuine value at home. I'd also back both teams to score given Braunschweig's attacking moments and Kiel's occasional defensive fragility — they conceded three at Hannover and three at Karlsruhe not long ago.
My bold prediction: Kiel win 2-1, with a Braunschweig red card somewhere in the second half changing the game's shape entirely.
Saturday afternoon football with stakes, history, and a little bit of chaos waiting to happen. This is exactly why we love the second division. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Skrzybski | Germany | 33 | Attacker | 174 | 72 |
| S. Schwab | Austria | 35 | Midfielder | 183 | 83 |
| I. Nekić | Croatia | 25 | Defender | 184 | 72 |
| T. Weiner | Germany | 27 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 85 |
| P. Erras | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 196 | 90 |
| M. Engelhardt | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 88 |
| F. Porath | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| M. Knudsen | Norway | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| D. Zec | Slovenia | 26 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| C. Johansson | Sweden | 31 | Defender | 189 | 87 |
| J. Tolkin | USA | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | 61 |
| P. Harres | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 193 | 87 |
| R. Wagner | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | 80 |
| N. Niehoff | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 187 | 78 |
| J. Therkelsen | Norway | 22 | Attacker | 184 | 75 |
| L. Prasse | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 180 | 72 |
| Hamza Muqaj | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Doğan | Türkiye | 20 | Goalkeeper | 186 | n/a |
| Lio Mark Rothenhagen | Germany | 19 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 79 |
| Leon Parduzi | Germany | 19 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Hoffmann | Germany | 27 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 86 |
| M. Dräger | Tunisia | 29 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| S. Polter | Germany | 35 | Attacker | 192 | 94 |
| K. Ehlers | Germany | 25 | Defender | 190 | 86 |
| R. Krauße | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| F. Kaufmann | Germany | 33 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| C. Conteh | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 182 | 72 |
| S. Köhler | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 185 | 83 |
| L. Bell Bell | Germany | 29 | Defender | 180 | 78 |
| E. Yardımcı | Türkiye | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| L. Szabó | Hungary | 26 | Attacker | 195 | 89 |
| M. Rajkovačić | Switzerland | 26 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| J. Gómez | USA | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| R. Heußer | Germany | 27 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| M. Aydın | Türkiye | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 78 |
| L. Frenkert | Germany | 25 | Defender | 191 | 86 |
| F. Di Michele Sanchez | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 83 |
| L. Breunig | Germany | 22 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| S. Ba | Germany | 22 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| Max Marie | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
Holstein Kiel vs Eintracht Braunschweig match odds
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