Match

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

Holstein KielVfL Osnabrück

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).

Holstein Kiel win39 %
Draw26 %
VfL Osnabrück win35 %

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.

Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 14, 2026FC St. Pauli(home)2-22. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026SV Darmstadt 98(away)2-22. Bundesliga
Jul 29, 20261899 Hoffenheim(away)1-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026FSV Mainz 05(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Swansea(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
VfL Osnabrück
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 18, 2026Spelle-Venhaus(away)5-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 20261. FC Magdeburg(home)0-32. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 20261. FC Heidenheim(away)3-42. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026SC Paderborn 07(home)0-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026Nordhorn(away)7-0Friendlies 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).

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 26, 2025VfL Osnabrück 0-1 Holstein KielFriendlies Clubs
Apr 13, 2024Holstein Kiel 4-0 VfL Osnabrück2. Bundesliga
Nov 4, 2023VfL Osnabrück 1-1 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
Jan 7, 2023Holstein Kiel 5-3 VfL OsnabrückFriendlies Clubs
Jan 8, 2022Holstein Kiel 3-2 VfL OsnabrückFriendlies Clubs
Apr 24, 2021VfL Osnabrück 1-3 Holstein Kiel2. 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.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Holstein Kiel1.61.5410/1512/15
VfL Osnabrück2.21.647/159/15

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).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
12Holstein Kiel2020442
18VfL Osnabrück2002370

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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