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 model gives a 62% 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.

Match

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 SC

Holstein Kiel

The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 43%, against 25% for a draw and 33% for Holstein Kiel. 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel?

A very open match: only 23 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (1,959) and Holstein Kiel (1,982).

Karlsruher SC win43 %

Draw25 %

Holstein Kiel win33 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Karlsruher SC have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Holstein Kiel have 7, 3 and 5.

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

Karlsruher SC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Preußen Münster(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld(home)	2-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	1899 Hoffenheim(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026	Inter(home)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs

Holstein Kiel
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Karlsruher SC win(s), 0 draw(s), 5 Holstein Kiel win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 21, 2026	Karlsruher SC 3-1 Holstein Kiel	2. Bundesliga
Sep 21, 2025	Holstein Kiel 3-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Mar 9, 2024	Holstein Kiel 1-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Sep 30, 2023	Karlsruher SC 0-2 Holstein Kiel	2. Bundesliga
May 13, 2023	Holstein Kiel 2-1 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Nov 5, 2022	Karlsruher SC 1-4 Holstein Kiel	2. 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 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Holstein Kiel score 1.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Karlsruher SC	1.3	1.9	1	10/15	12/15
Holstein Kiel	1.7	1.5	4	10/15	12/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Karlsruher SC sit 3rd in 2. Bundesliga (4 points from 2 matches) and Holstein Kiel sit 12th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
3	Karlsruher SC	2	1	1	0	2	1	4
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 Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel?: The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 43%, against 25% for a draw and 33% 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 model gives a 62% 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.