Holstein Kiel aim to produce a cup upset as they welcome Bundesliga high-flyers Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals. As Kiel are low on spirits following a 2-1 loss to Greuther Furth, we predict a 2-1 away win. The 2. Bundesliga side have been strong at home recently, taking 1.80 points per home match and winning three of their last five at the Holstein-Stadion. However, defensive issues remain: Kiel concede 1.50 goals per game overall and their xGA sits at a worrying 1.84, suggesting they struggle to limit opposition chances. They also enter the tie with several absentees, including Johansson, Erras, and Bernhardsson.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, travel north in excellent form, winning three straight matches across all competitions and averaging 2.25 points per away match. Their attacking numbers stand out: Stuttgart score 2.75 goals per away game, supported by an impressive 1.98 expected goals on the road. Defensively, they allow just 0.75 goals away, keeping 50% clean sheets. Despite injuries to Zagadou, Jovanovic, and Tomas, die Schwaben remain deep and well-balanced.
Considering Stuttgart's better form, higher quality, and strong away stats (2.25 PPG), our prediction leans toward Away Win, alongside Over 2.5 goals (80% H2H) and Sttutgart Over 1.5.
This DFB Pokal match will be played on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Holstein Kiel vs Stuttgart prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Holstein Kiel 1 - 2 Stuttgart
Holstein Kiel vs Stuttgart Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Deniz Undav @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Deniz Undav @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: David Zec @ 130 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Holstein Kiel +1.5 @ -167 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 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
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View OfferHolstein Kiel Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwdl | 1.30 |
| Home | wlwwl | 1.80 |
| Away | ldddd | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.00 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.84 | 1.51 | 2.16 |
Stuttgart Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwww | 2.30 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.33 |
| Away | wwlw | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 1.83 | 2.75 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.17 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.93 | 1.90 | 1.98 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 1.16 | 1.33 |
Holstein Kiel vs Stuttgart Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Holstein Kiel (40%)
5 Matches
Stuttgart (40%)
