Holstein Kiel continue to battle inconsistency, collecting just 1.00 point per game overall and losing three of their last four. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 away win. Kiel's injury list is worrying, with Erras, Johansson, Skrzybski and Bernhardsson all ruled out, weakening both creativity and balance. Kiel’s defensive numbers are concerning — 1.70 goals conceded per match and only 10% clean sheets — while their xGA sits at a high 1.74, showing they regularly give up quality chances. At home they’ve been slightly better, but still unpredictable with a 40% BTTS rate.
Die Knappen, on the other hand, come in on a five-match unbeaten run and are performing at 1.60 points per game this season. Their defence has improved significantly, keeping 50% clean sheets overall and conceding just 0.67 goals on the road. January signing Edin Dzeko made an instant impact with a brace against Dynamo Dresden, and his presence adds much-needed cutting edge to a Schalke attack averaging 1.20 goals per game.
Considering Schalke's better form and stronger defensive metrics, Away Win should be considered, alongside Schalke or Draw and Edin Dzeko to Score.
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Sunday 15 February 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Holstein Kiel vs Schalke prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Holstein Kiel 1 - 2 Schalke
Holstein Kiel vs Schalke Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kenan Karaman @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kenan Karaman @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Schalke 0 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Schalke +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Schalke to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Schalke to Win/Schalke to Win @ 300 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Schalke - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferHolstein Kiel Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlll | 1.00 |
| Home | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Away | ddddl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.40 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.74 | 1.46 | 2.02 |
Schalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddld | 1.60 |
| Home | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwdl | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.75 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.41 | 1.52 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 0.93 | 1.19 |
Holstein Kiel vs Schalke Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Holstein Kiel (60%)
5 Matches
Schalke (20%)
