Bundesliga 2024-2025: Holstein Kiel vs M'gladbach Prediction

Holstein Kiel

Home Team
28%
VS

M'gladbach

Away Team
51%
Draw: 21%
Over 2.5: 52%
Under 2.5: 48%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 30 22 6 2 87 29 58 72
2 Leverkusen 30 18 10 2 64 35 29 64
3 Ein Frankfurt 30 15 7 8 58 42 16 52
4 RB Leipzig 30 13 10 7 48 38 10 49
5 Freiburg 30 14 6 10 43 47 -4 48
6 Mainz 30 13 8 9 48 36 12 47
7 Dortmund 30 13 6 11 57 47 10 45
8 Werder Bremen 30 13 6 11 48 54 -6 45
9 M'gladbach 30 13 5 12 48 46 2 44
10 Augsburg 30 11 10 9 33 40 -7 43
11 Stuttgart 30 11 8 11 56 50 6 41
12 Wolfsburg 30 10 9 11 53 47 6 39
13 Union Berlin 30 9 8 13 30 44 -14 35
14 St Pauli 30 8 6 16 26 36 -10 30
15 Hoffenheim 30 7 9 14 38 55 -17 30
16 Heidenheim 30 6 4 20 32 60 -28 22
17 Bochum 30 5 5 20 29 62 -33 20
18 Holstein Kiel 30 4 7 19 41 71 -30 19

Recent Trends

Holstein Kiel ⚪ ❌ ⚪ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs RB Leipzig (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs St Pauli (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Mainz (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Werder Bremen (Goals: 0 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Heidenheim (Goals: 1 - 3)

M'gladbach ❌ ❌ ⚪ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Dortmund (Goals: 2 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Freiburg (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs St Pauli (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs RB Leipzig (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Werder Bremen (Goals: 4 - 2)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Holstein Kiel

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.92
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.42
# Clean Sheets: 0

M'gladbach

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.63
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.98
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Holstein Kiel and M'gladbach sees M'gladbach as the likely victors, with a 51.0% probability of winning. The home team, Holstein Kiel, has a 28.0% chance of success, while a draw sits at 21.0%. The match is expected to be high-scoring, with a 52.0% probability of over 2.5 goals being scored. Currently, M'gladbach is positioned 9th in the Bundesliga standings, whereas Holstein Kiel is languishing at the bottom at 18th place.

Match Analysis

In recent performances, Holstein Kiel has struggled to find form, managing only two draws and a loss in their last three games. A 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig away from home was a commendable result, but it was followed by a narrow 2-1 home defeat to St Pauli and another 1-1 draw at Mainz. Their defensive fragility is evident, having conceded an average of 2.2 goals per game in their last five outings, without securing a single clean sheet. M'gladbach, on the other hand, has also faced challenges, with recent results including a 3-2 loss to Dortmund and a 2-1 home defeat to Freiburg, interspersed with a 1-1 draw against St Pauli. Despite these setbacks, their attacking prowess remains strong, as they average 2.4 goals per game in their last five matches. This offensive strength is supported by an average of 1.626 expected goals per game, indicating their ability to create scoring opportunities.

Final Prediction

M'gladbach's superior attacking metrics and recent goal-scoring form give them the upper hand against a struggling Holstein Kiel. With Holstein Kiel's defensive vulnerabilities, the match could see multiple goals, aligning with the prediction for over 2.5 goals. A key factor to watch will be M'gladbach's ability to exploit these defensive weaknesses, potentially paving the way for a decisive victory.