2. Bundesliga, round 8 · Friday, 16 October, MSK

Holstein Kiel — Hertha BSC

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Model prediction for 16 October

Holstein Kiel34%
Draw27%
Hertha BSC39%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Evenly matched: Holstein Kiel 34%, Hertha BSC 39%, draw 27%.

3.1 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (3.0).

Over 2.5 goals — 61%, both teams to score — 65%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings the teams are almost level.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Holstein Kiel — Hertha BSC What is xG?1.5–1.6
Holstein Kiel not to lose61%
Hertha BSC not to lose66%
No draw73%
Both teams to score: yes65%
Both teams to score: no35%
Total over 2.561%
Total under 2.539%

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Form

Holstein Kiel

  • 09.10away · Eintracht Braunschweig0:1
  • 19.09VfL Osnabrück1:1
  • 13.09away · FC Heidenheim0:1
  • 05.091. FC Nürnberg2:2
  • 30.08away · Magdeburg0:2

Hertha BSC

  • 11.10Greuther Fürth2:1
  • 19.09away · Dynamo Dresden2:1
  • 13.09away · VfL Osnabrück3:1
  • 06.09Magdeburg2:1
  • 28.08away · Eintracht Braunschweig5:3

Head to head

  • 25.04.2026Hertha BSC — Holstein Kiel0:1
  • 29.11.2025Holstein Kiel — Hertha BSC0:1
  • 01.03.2024Hertha BSC — Holstein Kiel2:2
  • 24.09.2023Holstein Kiel — Hertha BSC2:3

Full record: 4 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
1, PromotionHertha BSC770019–8+1121
2, Promotion1. FC Nürnberg752020–10+1017
17, RelegationKarlsruher SC71246–14-85
18, RelegationHolstein Kiel70437–11-44

Season 2026/27

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2. Bundesliga on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 39% will not happen in roughly 61 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →