2. BundesligaHolstein-Stadion, Kiel12°8,1 mm24 km/h

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    Holstein KielHolstein KielPossession control
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    OsnabrückOsnabrückPossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · Holstein Kiel (38%)Soft draw

    Holstein KielOsnabrück · 2. Bundesliga

    1 · Holstein Kiel 38%X 28%34% Osnabrück · 2

    Analysis: Holstein KielOsnabrück

    Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

    The expected goals for both Holstein Kiel and Osnabrück are nearly identical, at 1.28 and 1.25 respectively, suggesting a tightly contested matchup. However, Kiel's slightly superior expected goals against (1.3 vs. 1.8) indicates a stronger defensive setup, possibly giving them the edge in a game where fine margins matter. Kiel's possession-oriented style aligns with their lower expected goals conceded, reinforcing a preference for control over chaos.

    Despite Osnabrück having a better points tally so far, the xPoints show a subtle advantage for Kiel. This suggests the visitors may have overperformed their underlying numbers, whereas the hosts have perhaps been unlucky. The model probabilities favor Kiel at 38%, slightly tipping the scales towards the home side. Yet the most likely scorelines (1-1 at 13% and 1-0 or 0-1 at 10% each) and the over/under lean of 47% for over 2.5 goals point to a low-scoring affair.

    For bettors, the draw at 28% is intriguing, but the model's lean toward Kiel cannot be ignored given their defensive efficiency. The sharpest betting angle emerges with the draw, particularly if bookmakers offer odds that suggest value. Keep an eye on draw odds around 3.50 or better, presenting a calculated opportunity.

    Holstein KielHolstein Kiel
    Form LDDLD
    League ranking xG #8xGA #4xT #4xP/match #6Points #16
    Key players
    • Phil HarresFxG 0.68 · xT -0.02
    • Guillermo BalziRWxG 0.18 · xT 0.08
    • Alexander BernhardssonFxG 0.01 · xT 0.33
    OsnabrückOsnabrück
    Form LLWW
    League ranking xG #12xGA #14xT #16xP/match #9Points #8
    Key players
    • Ismail BadjieFxG 0.13 · xT -0.01
    • David KopaczCAMxG 0.09 · xT 0.00
    • Konrad Johannes Karl FaberFxG 0.00 · xT 0.09

    Match prediction: Holstein KielOsnabrück

    Predicted score matrix

    Osnabrück
    Holstein Kiel
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–08.3%
    0–19.6%
    0–26.2%
    0–32.6%
    0–4+1.1%
    1
    1–09.8%
    1–113.1%
    1–28.0%
    1–33.3%
    1–4+1.4%
    2
    2–06.5%
    2–18.2%
    2–25.1%
    2–32.1%
    2–4+0.9%
    3
    3–02.8%
    3–13.5%
    3–22.2%
    3–30.9%
    3–4+0.4%
    4+
    4+–01.2%
    4+–11.5%
    4+–20.9%
    4+–30.4%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.1-010%
    3. 3.0-110%
    4. 4.0-08%
    5. 5.2-18%
    Expected goals
    1,281,25
    Both teams to score
    52%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,5
    Under 2,553%
    Over 2,547%

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Holstein Kiel or draw (1X)65%
    • Under 3.5 goals75%

    Combined probability

    49%

    Fair odds

    2.05

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Holstein Kiel or draw (1X)65%
    • Under 2.5 goals53%
    • Phil Harres to score24%

    Combined probability

    Fair odds

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score52%
    • Over 2.5 goals47%
    • Phil Harres to score24%
    • Fridolin Wagner to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    Fair odds

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    No odds available yet.

    Statistics

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Holstein Kiel
    Osnabrück
    When goals are scored and conceded 2026
    Holstein Kiel (68)
    Osnabrück (78)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Holstein Kiel
    Hiroki Sekine: 222 passningar, xT 0.56SekineTimon Moritz Weiner: 185 passningar, xT 0.1WeinerDavid Zec: 184 passningar, xT 0.22ZecJonas Meffert: 163 passningar, xT 0.16MeffertIvan Nekić: 161 passningar, xT 0.27NekićGuillermo Balzi: 141 passningar, xT 0.28BalziLeon Parduzi: 103 passningar, xT 0.25ParduziKasper Davidsen: 91 passningar, xT 0.43DavidsenJohn Tolkin: 84 passningar, xT 0.1TolkinAdrián Kaprálik: 81 passningar, xT 0.6KaprálikJonas Therkelsen: 44 passningar, xT 0.48Therkelsen
    Osnabrück
    Robin Fabinski: 148 passningar, xT 0.32FabinskiJannik Muller: 143 passningar, xT 0.25MullerBjarke Jacobsen: 108 passningar, xT 0.19JacobsenPatrick Kammerbauer: 104 passningar, xT 0.58KammerbauerNiklas Wiemann: 103 passningar, xT 0.25WiemannFridolin Wagner: 102 passningar, xT 0.23WagnerJonas Krumrey: 78 passningar, xT 0.13KrumreyRobin Meissner: 64 passningar, xT 0.2MeissnerAdrian Beck: 63 passningar, xT 0.08BeckKonrad Johannes Karl Faber: 60 passningar, xT 0.15FaberIsmail Badjie: 50 passningar, xT -0.01Badjie
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Holstein Kiel
    Hiroki Sekine: 222 passningar, xT 0.56SekineTimon Moritz Weiner: 185 passningar, xT 0.1WeinerDavid Zec: 184 passningar, xT 0.22ZecJonas Meffert: 163 passningar, xT 0.16MeffertIvan Nekić: 161 passningar, xT 0.27NekićGuillermo Balzi: 141 passningar, xT 0.28BalziLeon Parduzi: 103 passningar, xT 0.25ParduziKasper Davidsen: 91 passningar, xT 0.43DavidsenJohn Tolkin: 84 passningar, xT 0.1TolkinAdrián Kaprálik: 81 passningar, xT 0.6KaprálikJonas Therkelsen: 44 passningar, xT 0.48Therkelsen
    Osnabrück
    Robin Fabinski: 148 passningar, xT 0.32FabinskiJannik Muller: 143 passningar, xT 0.25MullerBjarke Jacobsen: 108 passningar, xT 0.19JacobsenPatrick Kammerbauer: 104 passningar, xT 0.58KammerbauerNiklas Wiemann: 103 passningar, xT 0.25WiemannFridolin Wagner: 102 passningar, xT 0.23WagnerJonas Krumrey: 78 passningar, xT 0.13KrumreyRobin Meissner: 64 passningar, xT 0.2MeissnerAdrian Beck: 63 passningar, xT 0.08BeckKonrad Johannes Karl Faber: 60 passningar, xT 0.15FaberIsmail Badjie: 50 passningar, xT -0.01Badjie

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceHolstein KielOsnabrück
    Points36
    xPoints65.7
    xG per match1.61.6
    xGA per match1.31.8
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.180.11
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.250.32
    Playing styleHolstein KielOsnabrück
    Build-up efficiency0.280.32
    Field tilt0.680.41
    xT per match1.30.78
    xTA per match1.11.1
    Won balls, offensive half3522
    Pressing intensity0.230.23
    Pressing efficiency0.320.27
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.30.2
    Entries into the box per match1311
    Entries into the box against1015
    Pass completion %0.780.69
    Pass completion % under pressure0.720.62
    Passes per match401295
    Passes against per match301480
    Switches of play per match17.911.2
    Long balls per match2630
    Set piecesHolstein KielOsnabrück
    xG from free kicks0.210.01
    Corners per match5.53.8
    Corners against per match6.16.3
    xG per corner0.040.12
    xGA per corner against0.030.04
    First touch, offensive corners %0.550.53
    First touch, defensive corners %0.50.56
    OtherHolstein KielOsnabrück
    Throw-in control0.70.71
    The goalkeepersTimon Moritz Weiner (Holstein Kiel)Jonas Krumrey (Osnabrück)
    Saves1016
    Save %56%67%
    xG prevented50%40%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Holstein Kiel vs Osnabrück according to our model?

    The model gives Holstein Kiel a 38% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Holstein Kiel 38%, draw 28%, Osnabrück 34%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 47% and under at 53%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 52% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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