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As Holstein Kiel prepares to host Schalke 04 on February 15, 2026, both teams enter the match with struggling recent form, with each securing only one victory in their last five matches. Holstein Kiel will aim to leverage their home advantage in a crucial encounter, where they currently sit with odds of 2.7 to win. Schalke 04, at 2.51, packs a potent attacking threat but will need to improve their consistency away from home.
Tactically, Kiel often relies on a compact defense and quick transitions, but they have struggled to maintain this approach amidst recent challenges. Schalke, on the other hand, has shown flashes of quality but has been hindered by poor decision-making in the final third, leaving them vulnerable to counterattacks.
According to our model, the probability of a home win sits at 33.9%, while an away victory is slightly favored at 37.6%. A draw is also a solid possibility, with a 28.2% chance. Based on odds analysis, a predicted scoreline of 1:1 reflects the tight nature of the matchup. Both teams will be keen to secure much-needed points, making this an intriguing fixture with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Holstein Kiel 34.4% |
Draw 28.7% |
Schalke 37% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.79 | 3.35 | 2.61 | ||
| 2.68 | 3.25 | 2.45 | ||
| 2.72 | 3.22 | 2.54 | ||
| 2.63 | 3.1 | 2.5 | ||
| 2.75 | 3.30 | 2.55 | ||
| 2.66 | 3.25 | 2.45 |
Latest Results
| 08.02.26 Hannover 96 – Holstein Kiel – 3:1 04.02.26 Holstein Kiel – VfB Stuttgart – 0:3 31.01.26 Holstein Kiel – Greuther Fürth – 1:2 23.01.26 Arminia Bielefeld – Holstein Kiel – 2:2 18.01.26 Holstein Kiel – SC Paderborn 07 – 2:0 |
07.02.26 Schalke 04 – Dynamo Dresden – 2:2 31.01.26 VfL Bochum – Schalke 04 – 2:0 25.01.26 Schalke 04 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 2:2 17.01.26 Hertha Berlin – Schalke 04 – 0:0 10.01.26 VfL Osnabrück – Schalke 04 – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.09.25 Schalke 04 – Holstein Kiel – 0:1 11.02.24 Holstein Kiel – Schalke 04 – 1:0 25.08.23 Schalke 04 – Holstein Kiel – 0:2 16.01.22 Schalke 04 – Holstein Kiel – 1:1 01.08.21 Holstein Kiel – Schalke 04 – 0:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Darmstadt | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 40:22 | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | Schalke | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 26:16 | 10 | 40 |
| 3 | Paderborn | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 33:24 | 9 | 39 |
| 4 | Elversberg | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 37:23 | 14 | 38 |
| 5 | Hannover | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 38:28 | 10 | 38 |
| 6 | Hertha Berlin | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 28:20 | 8 | 34 |
| 7 | Kaiserslautern | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 35:31 | 4 | 31 |
| 8 | Bochum | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 30:27 | 3 | 27 |
| 9 | Karlsruher SC | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 30:37 | -7 | 27 |
| 10 | Nurnberg | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 24:30 | -6 | 26 |
| 11 | Arminia Bielefeld | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 33:30 | 3 | 24 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 26:29 | -3 | 24 |
| 13 | Dusseldorf | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 20:31 | -11 | 24 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 23:35 | -12 | 24 |
| 15 | Magdeburg | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 31:37 | -6 | 23 |
| 16 | Preussen Munster | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 25:32 | -7 | 22 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31:38 | -7 | 21 |
| 18 | Greuther Furth | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 32:52 | -20 | 19 |
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