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Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe

Karlsruher SCHolstein Kiel

The Footlab AI model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Holstein Kiel. The most likely score is 1-1. If Karlsruher SC wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.1% of the 5,073 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 8, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel?

A very open match: only 33 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (1,922) and Holstein Kiel (1,955).

40%26%34%
Karlsruher SC winDrawHolstein Kiel win

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

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Probable lineup for Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel

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.

Karlsruher SC

3-5-1-1
  1. 13S. Fukuda
  1. 10M. Wanitzek
  2. 6S. Väänänen
  3. 7K. Wiethaup
  4. 36Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
  5. 3D. Ofli
  6. 23T. Civeja
  1. 22C. Kobald
  2. 24S. Trémoulet
  3. 15Paul Scholl
  1. 1H. Bernat

Holstein Kiel

4-3-3
  1. 19P. Harres
  2. 10J. Therkelsen
  3. 11G. de Regt
  1. 28J. Meffert
  2. 15K. Davidsen
  3. 20A. Kaprálik
  1. 32H. Sekine
  2. 5N. Madsen
  3. 40Leon Parduzi
  4. 4S. Schonlau
  1. 1T. Weiner

Computed on November 8, 2026 at 08:19 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026VfL Bochum(away)2-32. Bundesliga
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
Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(home)1-22. Bundesliga
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

What does the head-to-head say?

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

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?

Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Holstein Kiel score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Karlsruher SC1.32.128/1511/15
Holstein Kiel1.21.338/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Karlsruher SC sit 16th in 2. Bundesliga (11 points from 11 matches) and Holstein Kiel sit 18th (8 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
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16Karlsruher SC11326152411
18Holstein Kiel1115511148

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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 Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel?
The Footlab AI model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Holstein Kiel.
Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel played?
Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel is played on December 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 56% 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 54.1% 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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