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On April 17, 2026, Holstein Kiel will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern in what promises to be a competitive matchup in the German 2. Bundesliga. Both teams are currently searching for consistency, with Holstein Kiel managing just one victory in their last five outings. In contrast, Kaiserslautern has shown slightly better form, securing two wins in the same timeframe, which could provide them with a psychological advantage heading into this fixture.
Tactically, Holstein Kiel will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, emphasizing compact defense and agile counter-attacks, while Kaiserslautern is expected to focus on maintaining possession and pressing high to disrupt Kiel’s rhythm. The odds reflect a close contest, with bookmakers offering 2.1 for a home win and 3.11 for an away victory, suggesting a tight matchup.
Our model’s probabilities indicate a 44.4% chance of a Kiel victory, a 25.9% chance of a draw, and a 29.6% chance of a Kaiserslautern win, culminating in a predicted score of 1:1. As both teams look to improve their standings, this encounter could be crucial, but no outcome is guaranteed in this evenly matched clash.
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| Holstein Kiel 44.5% |
Draw 25.7% |
Kaiserslautern 29.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.08 | 3.55 | 3.1 | |
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2.02 | 3.6 | 3.06 | Watch and Bet |
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2.13 | 3.65 | 3.15 |
Latest Results
| 10.04.26 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Holstein Kiel – 1:2 05.04.26 Holstein Kiel – Preußen Münster – 0:0 22.03.26 VfL Bochum – Holstein Kiel – 2:3 14.03.26 Holstein Kiel – 1. FC Nürnberg – 2:3 07.03.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Holstein Kiel – 2:0 |
04.04.26 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 3:0 21.03.26 1. FC Nürnberg – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 3:0 15.03.26 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Karlsruher SC – 3:0 07.03.26 VfL Bochum – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 3:2 28.02.26 1. FC Kaiserslautern – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.11.25 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Holstein Kiel – 4:1 27.04.24 Holstein Kiel – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 1:3 26.11.23 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Holstein Kiel – 0:3 04.02.23 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Holstein Kiel – 2:1 23.07.22 Holstein Kiel – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 2:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Schalke | 28 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 39:24 | 15 | 55 |
| 2 | Paderborn | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 47:31 | 16 | 54 |
| 3 | Elversberg | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 48:30 | 18 | 52 |
| 4 | Darmstadt | 28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 50:32 | 18 | 50 |
| 5 | Hannover | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 47:35 | 12 | 50 |
| 6 | Hertha Berlin | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 43:33 | 10 | 47 |
| 7 | Kaiserslautern | 28 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 48:41 | 7 | 43 |
| 8 | Karlsruher SC | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 47:53 | -6 | 40 |
| 9 | Nurnberg | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 38:38 | 0 | 37 |
| 10 | Bochum | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 39:40 | -1 | 33 |
| 11 | Holstein Kiel | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 36:43 | -7 | 32 |
| 12 | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 42:44 | -2 | 31 |
| 13 | Dusseldorf | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 27:45 | -18 | 31 |
| 14 | Magdeburg | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 43:51 | -8 | 30 |
| 15 | Braunschweig | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 30:45 | -15 | 30 |
| 16 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 45:47 | -2 | 29 |
| 17 | Greuther Furth | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 40:61 | -21 | 29 |
| 18 | Preussen Munster | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 31:47 | -16 | 27 |
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