Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips | 22/03/2026

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Prediction and Betting Tips | 22 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

21 March 2026 • 20:39 UTC • 1 min read

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Prediction and Betting Tips 22 March 2026

Bochum welcome Holstein Kiel aiming to extend their solid home form, having taken 1.67 points per game in their last six matches on home soil. As Kiel are hit by injuries and suspensions, we predict a 2-1 home win. Bochum remain difficult to beat at home, with 33% wins and 67% BTTS, while scoring 1.83 goals per match in that period. Their xG at home sits at a strong 1.69, showing they consistently create chances. Forward Gerrit Holtmann is the only absentee, but his absence is unlikely to affect the attacking setup.

Holstein Kiel, meanwhile, are weakened by the suspensions of key players Zec and Schwab, both regular starters. Their form is alarming: just 0.50 points per game across the last 10 matches and 0.25 PPG away, with a worrying 2.50 goals conceded per away match. They have failed to win any of their last four away games and keep 0% clean sheets on the road. Their xGA away sits at 1.81, highlighting major defensive fragility.

H2H trends strongly support goals: 91% BTTS and 82% Over 2.5 across the last 11 meetings. Therefore, Over 2.5 goals is our main betting tip for this 2. Bundesliga encounter, alongside Bochum to Win and Bochum Draw no Bet (stronger home form and Kiel missing starters).

This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 12:30.

What is our Bochum vs Holstein Kiel prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Bochum 2 - 1 Holstein Kiel

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Callum Marshall @ 150 Odds
First Goalscorer: Callum Marshall @ 550 Odds
Asian Handicap: Bochum -0.5 @ -130 Odds
European Handicap: Holstein Kiel +2 @ -250 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
Draw No Bet: Bochum to Win @ -300 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Bochum to Win/Bochum to Win @ 175 Odds
Clean Sheet: Bochum - No @ -275 Odds

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Bochum Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dddwdddlwd	1.30
Home	ddwddw	1.67
Away	ddld	0.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	33%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.80	3.17	2.25
Scored	1.50	1.83	1.00
Conceded	1.30	1.33	1.25
BTTS	80%	67%	100%
Clean Sheets	20%	33%	0%
Failed to Score	10%	17%	0%
Expected Goals	1.46	1.69	1.12
Expected Goals Against	1.36	1.14	1.68

Holstein Kiel Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wdllllldll	0.50
Home	wllldl	0.67
Away	dlll	0.25

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	17%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	3.00	3.50
Scored	1.10	1.17	1.00
Conceded	2.10	1.83	2.50
BTTS	70%	67%	75%
Clean Sheets	10%	17%	0%
Failed to Score	20%	17%	25%
Expected Goals	1.23	1.36	1.03
Expected Goals Against	1.60	1.45	1.81