Holstein Kiel 15%Draw 22%1899 Hoffenheim 64%Expected goals 0.91 – 2.09
64%
Betarazi pick
1899 Hoffenheim to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
Result1899 Hoffenheim to win ✗64% · @1.44
Double chance1899 Hoffenheim or draw ✓85% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.10
Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
1899 Hoffenheim travel to face Holstein Kiel on Wednesday 28 October in the DFB Pokal, with Holstein-Stadion the venue – the ball rolls at 20:45 WAT.
Current form
Holstein Kiel, last 5: WDLWD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Dynamo Dresden, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
1899 Hoffenheim, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, at home. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Head to head
When they last met (29 Jul 2026) it ended 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 Holstein Kiel.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Holstein Kiel 0.9 xG, 1899 Hoffenheim 2.1 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Holstein Kiel 15%, draw 22%, 1899 Hoffenheim 64%.
Lower-risk option: 1899 Hoffenheim or draw (85%) at 1.14.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was 1899 Hoffenheim to win (64%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Holstein Kiel 0–2 1899 Hoffenheim. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Holstein Kiel15%fair 6.85 · @5.50
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @4.50
1899 Hoffenheim64%fair 1.57 · @1.44
3.00Expected goals
0.91Holstein Kiel xG
2.091899 Hoffenheim xG
60%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–211%
0–110%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Holstein Kiel 0.9 – 2.1 1899 Hoffenheim expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our pick is 1899 Hoffenheim to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
On our numbers Holstein Kiel have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 22% and 1899 Hoffenheim 64%.
How many goals will there be in Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our predicted score is Holstein Kiel 0–2 1899 Hoffenheim, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Holstein-Stadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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