Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel — 2. Bundesliga at BBBank Wildpark.
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- Holstein Kiel 34 games · 41 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Alt
12 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 6.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Holstein Kiel | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | A | 3–4 | L |
| 16 Sep | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Karlsruher SC | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 44 | Points | 41 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 11 / 8 / 15 |
| 53 | Scored | 44 |
| 64 | Conceded | 48 |
| -11 | GD | -4 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 35% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Holstein Kiel this season
Holstein Kiel this season
Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts). Holstein Kiel are 12th (41 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Holstein Kiel
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at BBBank Wildpark. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Karlsruher SC in their trying to find a way past Holstein Kiel's compact .
- 10' Holstein Kiel seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Holstein Kiel winning 50% of all matches.
- 21' A moment of madness from Ba-Muaka Simakala on 21 minutes earns him a card. Holstein Kiel will be frustrated.
- 24' GOAL! Benedikt Pichler scores on 24. Assisted by Nicolai Remberg
- 27' The deadlock is broken! Tom Rothe gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
- 32' Holstein Kiel fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Karlsruher SC and Holstein Kiel are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Marko Ivezic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 46' Karlsruher SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Budu Zivzivadze is hanging Igor Matanovic on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Benedikt Pichler is booked for Holstein Kiel — card on 59.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Rothe on 64.
- 67' A tactical swap from Holstein Kiel — Joshua Mees on, Steven Skrzybski off on 67 minutes.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Karlsruher SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' Fresh legs for Karlsruher SC! Daniel Brosinski comes on to replace Robin Bormuth.
- 81' It’s gonna be a card for Finn Porath.
- 84' The whistle greets Leon Jensen as he departs to be replaced by Dzenis Burnic.
- 87' Holstein Kiel manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marko Ivezic is hanging Philipp Sander on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' Holstein Kiel make a change. Nicolai Remberg trudges off to be replaced by Carl Johansson on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Holstein Kiel.
Lineups
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 8
- 13
- 28
-
16
Philip Heise ↓ David Herold 46'
- 32
- 10
- 23
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Dzenis Burnic 84'
-
26
Paul Nebel ↓ Fabian Schleusener 46'
- 9
Bench
-
15
Dzenis Burnic ↑ 84'
-
18
Daniel Brosinski ↑ 76'
-
24
Fabian Schleusener ↑ 46'
- 21
-
19
Budu Zivzivadze ↑ 46'
- 4
- 29
-
20
David Herold ↑ 46'
Coach
Christian Eichner
Holstein Kiel Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Ba-Muaka Simakala ↓ Finn Porath 46'
- 10
-
7
Steven Skrzybski ↓ Joshua Mees 67'
-
16
Philipp Sander ↓ Marko Ivezic 87'
- 1
- 9
- 17
- 3
- 22
- 18
- 34
Bench
- 20
-
27
Joshua Mees ↑ 67'
-
13
Shuto Machino ↑ 67'
- 19
-
8
Finn Porath ↑ 46'
- 21
-
5
Carl Johansson ↑ 90'
- 23
-
6
Marko Ivezic ↑ 87'
Coach
Marcel Rapp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Benedikt Pichler | 1 |
| Tom Rothe | 1 |
| Lewis Holtby | 1 |
Head to Head
Karlsruher SC Form
2023-09-30
Karlsruher SC
0–2
Holstein Kiel
L
2023-09-23
SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903
4–3
Karlsruher SC
L
2023-09-16
Karlsruher SC
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-01
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
3–1
Karlsruher SC
L
2023-08-27
Karlsruher SC
2–0
Eintracht Braunschweig
W
2023-08-18
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
1–0
Karlsruher SC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.25
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for:
Karlsruher SC or Holstein Kiel 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Holstein Kiel win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Karlsruher SC or Draw
57%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
70%
Karlsruher SC or Holstein Kiel
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Holstein Kiel win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Karlsruher SC
| Handicap | Karlsruher SC covers | Push | Holstein Kiel covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

