Our Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel Prediction: 2-2
Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 2-2 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel 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
Karlsruher SC's Last Match – Nurnberg vs Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-5 Germany Bundesliga II defeat against Nurnberg on February 13. In that match, Karlsruher SC controlled 57% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nurnberg | 43% | 12 (8) | 1.77 | 31 |
 Karlsruher SC | 57% | 11 (2) | 1.59 | 49 |
Holstein Kiel's Last Match – Holstein Kiel vs Schalke
Holstein Kiel will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Germany Bundesliga II defeat at the hands of Schalke on February 15. In that match, Holstein Kiel recorded 55% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Holstein Kiel | 55% | 9 (5) | 1.33 | 52 |
 Schalke | 45% | 10 (9) | 3.12 | 61 |
Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel Stats
Key Stats
| Karlsruher SC | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Karlsruher SC are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Holstein Kiel average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Karlsruher SC 11-22
Holstein Kiel 15-17
What are the odds for this match?
Karlsruher SC to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.4
Holstein Kiel to win: @2.55
Lineups
Karlsruher SC (3-3-2-2) : Hans Christian Bernat, Christoph Kobald, Marcel Franke, Stephan Ambrosius, Sebastian Jung, Kwon Hyeok-kyu, David Herold, Dzenis Burnic, Marvin Wanitzek, Roko Simic, Louey Ben Farhat
Holstein Kiel (3-4-2-1) : Jonas Krumrey, Ivan Nekic, David Zec, Marco Komenda, Lasse Rosenboom, Jonas Meffert, Kasper Davidsen, John Tolkin, Andu Kelati, Jonas Therkelsen, Phil Harres
Schalke 
Darmstadt 
Elversberg 
Paderborn 
Hannover 96 
Kaiserslautern 
Hertha Berlin 
Nurnberg 
Karlsruher SC 
Bochum 
Arminia Bielefeld 
Fortuna Dusseldorf 
Eintracht Braunschweig 
Holstein Kiel 
SC Preussen Munster 
Magdeburg 
Dynamo Dresden 
Greuther Furth