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2. Bundesliga · Matchday 8

Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC

· Holstein-Stadion, Kiel

Alin prediction Hertha BSC to win

Cmodel only, no market odds

Predicted score 1 – 2

9% — likeliest score with our pick

Win probability
Holstein KielDrawHertha BSC

Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC preview

In the 2. Bundesliga fixture between Holstein Kiel and Hertha BSC, the 1X2 probabilities show Hertha BSC at 42%, compared to Holstein Kiel's 31%. The most likely scoreline is 1-2, with a 9% chance. Holstein Kiel has struggled recently, with a record of L-D-L-D-L-W, while Hertha BSC is in strong form, having won 5 of their last 6 matches.

The model suggests a 53% chance for Over 2.5 goals and a 57% chance for both teams to score. Holstein Kiel has expected goals of 1.28, while Hertha BSC has 1.51. If Holstein Kiel can improve their scoring, it could challenge the predicted outcome.

Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC: model vs market

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
SourceHolstein KielDrawHertha BSC
Model31%28%42%
Market———
Published31%28%42%
Edge———
  • Better recent form: 5 wins in the last 6 vs 1 for the opposition.

Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the model alone (no market price recorded yet).

Holstein Kiel and Hertha BSC expected goals

The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.

1.28Holstein Kiel
1.51Hertha BSC
Total expected goals
2.79
Attack rating (Holstein Kiel / Hertha BSC)
0.81 / 1.30
Defence rating (Holstein Kiel / Hertha BSC)
0.87 / 0.97

Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.

Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC score probability

Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.

01234+ 0 7.3% 8.1% 7.0% 3.5% 1.9% 1 6.7% 13.1% 9.0% 4.5% 2.4% 2 5.0% 7.6% 5.7% 2.9% 1.5% 3 2.1% 3.2% 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 4+ 0.9% 1.4% 1.0% 0.5% 0.3%

Rows: Holstein Kiel goals. Columns: Hertha BSC goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.

Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC goals probability

Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.

Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 78%
Over 2.5 53%
Over 3.5 31%
Both teams to score
57%
No goals (0–0)
7%

Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.

All markets for Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC

Published probability and fair odds per market
MarketSelectionProbabilityFair odds
1X2Holstein Kiel31%3.23
Draw28%3.63
Hertha BSC42%2.41
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.553%1.90
Under 2.547%2.12
Both teams to scoreYes57%1.74
No43%2.35
Double chance1X (Holstein Kiel or draw)58%1.71
12 (either side)72%1.38
X2 (draw or Hertha BSC)69%1.45
Handicap -1Hertha BSC win by 2+21%4.75
Push (exactly one goal)20%—

Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.

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Holstein Kiel and Hertha BSC recent form

Holstein Kiel 1W 2D 3L
Hertha BSC 5W 1D 0L

Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.

Home vs away this season

Holstein Kiel at home

Record (W-D-L)
0-3-0
Win rate
0%
Goals for / match
1.67
Goals against / match
1.67
Clean sheets
0 of 3
  • They have won 0 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 1.2 goals per match.
  • They average 1.7 goals per game at home against 0.7 on the road.

Hertha BSC away

Record (W-D-L)
4-0-0
Win rate
100%
Goals for / match
2.75
Goals against / match
1.25
Clean sheets
1 of 4
  • They have won 6 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 2.8 goals per match.
  • Their longest winning run this season stretches to 6 matches.
  • 35% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.

League matches this season before kick-off: Holstein Kiel at home only, Hertha BSC away only.

Holstein Kiel vs Hertha BSC head-to-head

Last 2 meetings: Holstein Kiel 1 · draws 0 · Hertha BSC 1.

Holstein KielDrawsHertha BSC
Previous meetings
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
2026-04-25Hertha BSC0-1Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
2025-11-29Holstein Kiel0-1Hertha BSC2. Bundesliga

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Prediction snapshot Hertha BSC to win Predicted score 1 – 2 C Bet on Hertha BSC