Our Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn Prediction: 1-1
Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn 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 – Ferencvarosi TC vs Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Europe Friendlies victory over Ferencvarosi TC on January 10. In that match, Holstein Kiel saw 50% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ferencvarosi TC | 50% | 4 (2) | - | 32 |
 Holstein Kiel | 50% | 6 (3) | - | 29 |
Paderborn's Last Match – Paderborn vs Darmstadt
Paderborn will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Germany Bundesliga II stalemate against Darmstadt on December 19. In that match, Paderborn recorded 65% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paderborn | 65% | 12 (9) | 1.88 | 79 |
 Darmstadt | 35% | 6 (2) | 1.35 | 23 |
Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn Stats
Key Stats
| Holstein Kiel | Paderborn | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Holstein Kiel are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Paderborn average 1.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Holstein Kiel 13-14
Paderborn 19-17
What are the odds for this match?
Holstein Kiel to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.5
Paderborn to win: @2.35
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
Holstein Kiel (3-4-2-1) : Jonas Krumrey, Ivan Nekic, David Zec, Marko Ivezic, Niklas Niehoff, Jonas Meffert, Umut Tohumcu, John Tolkin, Jonas Therkelsen, Steven Skrzybski, Phil Harres
Paderborn (3-4-2-1) : Dennis Seimen, Felix Gotze, Tjark Lasse Scheller, Calvin Marc Brackelmann, Laurin Curda, Mika Baur, Sebastian Klaas, Raphael Obermair, Sven Michel, Nick Batzner, Steffen Tigges