Holstein Kiel vs Arminia Bielefeld: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 11Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Holstein-Stadion, Kiel
The Footlab model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Arminia Bielefeld. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Holstein Kiel vs Arminia Bielefeld?
A very open match: only 34 Elo points separate Holstein Kiel (1,984) and Arminia Bielefeld (2,019).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Holstein Kiel have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Arminia Bielefeld have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | TSV 1860 München(away) | 2-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 14, 2026 | FC St. Pauli(home) | 2-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | SV Darmstadt 98(away) | 2-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim(away) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05(away) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away) | 2-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Energie Cottbus(home) | 3-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Karlsruher SC(away) | 1-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jul 25, 2026 | MSV Duisburg(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Bologna(away) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Holstein Kiel win(s), 1 draw(s), 5 Arminia Bielefeld win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Arminia Bielefeld 2-2 Holstein Kiel | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Holstein Kiel 0-2 Arminia Bielefeld | 2. Bundesliga |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Holstein Kiel 2-3 Arminia Bielefeld | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 Holstein Kiel | Friendlies Clubs |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 Holstein Kiel | 2. Bundesliga |
| May 30, 2020 | Holstein Kiel 1-2 Arminia Bielefeld | 2. Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: Arminia Bielefeld vs Holstein Kiel on Jan 23, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Holstein Kiel score 1.7 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Arminia Bielefeld score 2.6 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein Kiel | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| Arminia Bielefeld | 2.6 | 1.4 | 3 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Holstein Kiel sit 12th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and Arminia Bielefeld sit 6th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Holstein Kiel vs Arminia Bielefeld?
- The Footlab model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Arminia Bielefeld.
- Where and when is Holstein Kiel vs Arminia Bielefeld played?
- Holstein Kiel vs Arminia Bielefeld is played on November 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Holstein-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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