Our Holstein Kiel vs Darmstadt Prediction: 2-1
Holstein Kiel vs Darmstadt in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Holstein Kiel vs Darmstadt prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Holstein Kiel's Last Match – Elversberg vs Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Germany Bundesliga II loss against Elversberg on September 27. In that match, Holstein Kiel had 41% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Elversberg | 59% | 11 (3) | 2 | 68 |
 Holstein Kiel | 41% | 7 (2) | 0.49 | 31 |
Darmstadt's Last Match – Darmstadt vs Dynamo Dresden
Darmstadt must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Germany Bundesliga II victory over Dynamo Dresden in their last outing. In that match, Darmstadt recorded 40% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Darmstadt | 40% | 8 (4) | 0.75 | 66 |
 Dynamo Dresden | 60% | 8 (0) | 0.36 | 71 |
Holstein Kiel vs Darmstadt Stats
Key Stats
| Holstein Kiel | Darmstadt | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Holstein Kiel are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Darmstadt average 2.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Holstein Kiel 15-9
Darmstadt 20-13
What are the odds for this match?
Holstein Kiel to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.5
Darmstadt to win: @2.75
Lineups
Holstein Kiel (3-4-2-1) : Jonas Krumrey, David Zec, Carl Johansson, Marco Komenda, Alexander Bernhardsson, Kasper Davidsen, Magnus Knudsen, John Tolkin, Adrian Kapralik, Steven Skrzybski, Phil Harres
Darmstadt (4-4-2) : Marcel Schuhen, Sergio Lopez, Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Fabian Nurnberger, Marco Richter, Jean-Paul Boetius, Hiroki Akiyama, Killian Corredor, Isac Lidberg, Fraser Hornby
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