Holstein Kiel vs VfL Osnabrück: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Holstein-Stadion, Kiel
The Footlab model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for VfL Osnabrück. 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 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Holstein Kiel vs VfL Osnabrück?
A very open match: only 42 Elo points separate Holstein Kiel (1,963) and VfL Osnabrück (2,005).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Holstein Kiel have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; VfL Osnabrück have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Swansea(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Spelle-Venhaus(away) | 5-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1. FC Magdeburg(home) | 0-3 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim(away) | 3-4 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | SC Paderborn 07(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Nordhorn(away) | 7-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Holstein Kiel win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 VfL Osnabrück win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2025 | VfL Osnabrück 0-1 Holstein Kiel | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Holstein Kiel 4-0 VfL Osnabrück | 2. Bundesliga |
| Nov 4, 2023 | VfL Osnabrück 1-1 Holstein Kiel | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Holstein Kiel 5-3 VfL Osnabrück | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Holstein Kiel 3-2 VfL Osnabrück | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 24, 2021 | VfL Osnabrück 1-3 Holstein Kiel | 2. Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: VfL Osnabrück vs Holstein Kiel on Jul 26, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Holstein Kiel score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein Kiel | 1.6 | 1.5 | 4 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| VfL Osnabrück | 2.2 | 1.6 | 4 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
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 VfL Osnabrück sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 18 | VfL Osnabrück | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
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 VfL Osnabrück?
- The Footlab model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for VfL Osnabrück.
- Where and when is Holstein Kiel vs VfL Osnabrück played?
- Holstein Kiel vs VfL Osnabrück is played on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Holstein-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 57% 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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