Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC — 2. Bundesliga at Holstein-Stadion.
- Holstein Kiel 34 games · 41 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 34 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Badstubner
18 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 4.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Sep | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | FC Gutersloh | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Holstein Kiel | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Sep | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 4–6 | L |
| 26 Aug | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Hamburger SV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | FC Carl Zeiss Jena | A | 5–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Holstein Kiel | Hertha BSC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #7 |
| 41 | Points | 51 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 8 / 15 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 11 |
| 44 | Scored | 47 |
| 48 | Conceded | 44 |
| -4 | GD | +3 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 32% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Holstein Kiel this season
Holstein Kiel this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
Holstein Kiel are 12th (41 pts). Hertha BSC are 7th (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Holstein Kiel
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Holstein Kiel is hosting Hertha BSC for another epic battle.
- 5' Shuto Machino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 11' It’s gonna be a card for Marton Dardai.
- 14' The referee has no hesitation. Marvin Schulz is booked for Holstein Kiel — card on 14.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' Goal! Smail Prevljak scores his 40 goal in 222 matches.
- 32' Hertha BSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Holstein Kiel side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' What composure from Andreas Bouchalakis! The Greece international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 44' Bilal Hussein, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Holstein Kiel ring the changes. Marko Ivezic has done his job and it is now time for Marco Komenda to step up.
- 51' The referee calls foul for Marcel Rapp. He receives a card.
- 54' The Austria Benedikt Pichler breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 1-2!
- 57' A goal from the Germany international Steven Skrzybski! He fires home on 57 to make it 2-2!
- 62' It’s high time Marcel Rapp made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michal Karbownik.
- 68' Fresh legs for Hertha BSC! Derry Scherhant comes on to replace Marten Winkler.
- 73' Holstein Kiel have won 170 goals from 277 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Jann-Fiete Arp. He replaces Benedikt Pichler on 74 minute.
- 78' The crowd applauds Smail Prevljak as he leaves the pitch. Bence Dardai steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 83' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hertha BSC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 89' Holstein Kiel make a change. Steven Skrzybski trudges off to be replaced by Jonas Sterner on 89 minutes.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Lewis Holtby argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' The whistle greets Fabian Reese as he departs to be replaced by Florian Niederlechner.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hertha BSC players.
Lineups
Holstein Kiel Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 7
- 13
- 15
- 1
-
8
Finn Porath ↓ Nicolai Remberg 46'
- 9
- 17
- 18
- 34
-
6
Marko Ivezic ↓ Marco Komenda 46'
Bench
-
11
Ba-Muaka Simakala ↑ 46'
-
20
Jann-Fiete Arp ↑ 74'
- 27
- 31
-
32
Jonas Sterner ↑ 89'
-
3
Marco Komenda ↑ 46'
-
22
Nicolai Remberg ↑ 46'
- 23
Coach
Marcel Rapp
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 20
- 19
- 11
- 5
-
9
Smail Prevljak ↓ Bence Dardai 78'
- 25
-
6
Michal Karbownik ↓ Jonjoe Kenny 68'
-
31
Marton Dardai ↓ Bilal Hussein 68'
- 12
- 22
Bench
-
16
Jonjoe Kenny ↑ 68'
- 34
-
7
Florian Niederlechner ↑ 90'
-
8
Bilal Hussein ↑ 68'
- 44
-
39
Derry Scherhant ↑ 68'
- 33
- 26
-
24
Bence Dardai ↑ 78'
Coach
Pal Dardai
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Smail Prevljak | 1 |
| Finn Porath | 1 |
| Timo Becker | 1 |
| Jonas Therkelsen | 1 |
| Steven Skrzybski | 1 |
| Benedikt Pichler | 1 |
| Fabian Reese | 1 |
Head to Head
Holstein Kiel Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81
Holstein Kiel xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Holstein Kiel or Hertha BSC 74% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Holstein Kiel or Draw
64%
Draw or Hertha BSC
62%
Holstein Kiel or Hertha BSC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hertha BSC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Holstein Kiel
| Handicap | Holstein Kiel covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

