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Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher SC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 31Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Holstein-Stadion, Kiel

Holstein KielKarlsruher SC

The Footlab AI model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Karlsruher SC. The most likely score is 1-1. If Holstein Kiel wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 4,608 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 6, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher SC?

A very open match: only 44 Elo points separate Holstein Kiel (1,962) and Karlsruher SC (1,918).

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Holstein Kiel winDrawKarlsruher SC win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher SC

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Holstein Kiel

4-4-2
  1. 19P. Harres
  2. 9G. Kvilitaia
  1. 28J. Meffert
  2. 20A. Kaprálik
  3. 15K. Davidsen
  4. 10J. Therkelsen
  1. 32H. Sekine
  2. 5N. Madsen
  3. 40Leon Parduzi
  4. 13I. Nekić
  1. 1T. Weiner

Karlsruher SC

3-5-2
  1. 13S. Fukuda
  2. 23T. Civeja
  1. 10M. Wanitzek
  2. 6S. Väänänen
  3. 7K. Wiethaup
  4. 3D. Ofli
  5. 36Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
  1. 22C. Kobald
  2. 24S. Trémoulet
  3. 28M. Franke
  1. 1H. Bernat

Computed on November 6, 2026 at 07:25 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Holstein Kiel have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats; Karlsruher SC have 5, 2 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 1, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)0-12. Bundesliga
Oct 28, 20261899 Hoffenheim(home)1-1DFB Pokal
Oct 25, 2026Dynamo Dresden(home)3-02. Bundesliga
Oct 16, 2026Hertha BSC(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Oct 9, 2026Eintracht Braunschweig(away)0-12. Bundesliga
Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 31, 20261. FC Heidenheim(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Oct 27, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach(away)0-2DFB Pokal
Oct 24, 20261. FC Magdeburg(away)1-62. Bundesliga
Oct 18, 2026SV Darmstadt 98(home)4-02. Bundesliga
Oct 11, 2026FC St. Pauli(away)0-22. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Holstein Kiel wins, 0 draws, 1 Karlsruher SC win.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 21, 2026Karlsruher SC 3-1 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
Sep 21, 2025Holstein Kiel 3-0 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Mar 9, 2024Holstein Kiel 1-0 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Sep 30, 2023Karlsruher SC 0-2 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
May 13, 2023Holstein Kiel 2-1 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Nov 5, 2022Karlsruher SC 1-4 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel on Feb 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Holstein Kiel score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Karlsruher SC score 1.2 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Holstein Kiel1.11.337/157/15
Karlsruher SC1.22.028/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Holstein Kiel sit 17th in 2. Bundesliga (8 points from 10 matches) and Karlsruher SC sit 13th (11 points from 10 matches).

2026-27 standings
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13Karlsruher SC10325132111
17Holstein Kiel1015410128

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 Karlsruher SC?
The Footlab AI model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher SC played?
Holstein Kiel vs Karlsruher SC is played on April 24, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Holstein-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 55% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.4% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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