Karlsruher SC v Holstein Kiel prediction

2. Bundesliga · Sat, 05 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · BBBank Wildpark

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Karlsruher SC v Holstein Kiel, 2. Bundesliga on Sat, 05 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Karlsruher SC host Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 12:30 UK).

The key numbers

Karlsruher SC have conceded 21 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Form and the table

11 of Karlsruher SC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in nine of Karlsruher SC’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Karlsruher SC have four wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.75. Karlsruher SC have scored 13 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Six of Holstein Kiel’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Holstein Kiel’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Holstein Kiel have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 1.29. Holstein Kiel have scored 10 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Holstein Kiel have conceded 12 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Karlsruher SC (13th) and Holstein Kiel (17th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Holstein Kiel the stronger side, 31 rating points above Karlsruher SC (Holstein Kiel 1481, Karlsruher SC 1450, after at least 248 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Karlsruher SC 3–1 Holstein Kiel.

Team news

Predicted Karlsruher SC XI (4-4-2): H. Bernat, C. Kobald, M. Franke, S. Trémoulet, P. Scholl, M. Wanitzek, S. Väänänen, R. Pedrosa, K. Wiethaup, S. Fukuda, T. Civeja — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Wanitzek (6.0 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and four assists) and M. Broschinski (5.9 per match over three appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Karlsruher SC’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Karlsruher SC (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Wanitzek averages 3.9 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Holstein Kiel XI (4-1-4-1): T. Weiner, H. Sekine, N. Madsen, L. Parduzi, I. Nekić, J. Meffert, A. Kaprálik, K. Davidsen, J. Therkelsen, G. Balzi, P. Harres — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, P. Harres (4.6 per match over 12 appearances, six goals and three assists) and G. Balzi (4.1 per match over 11 appearances, two goals) have been Holstein Kiel’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Holstein Kiel (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), P. Harres averages 3.2 shots per 90 over 1108 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. G. Balzi averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 800 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 05 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · 2. Bundesliga · BBBank Wildpark
Head-to-head (last 6): Karlsruher SC 1 · draws 0 · Holstein Kiel 5 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: Karlsruher SC 2W 0D 3L · Holstein Kiel 1W 2D 2L

Karlsruher SC v Holstein Kiel (2. Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 0.88

Goals

against 2.13 / 0.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5 / 6

Corners

against 4.25 / 6 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

5.5 / 2.86

Shots on target

against 5.63 / 4.29 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.5 / 3.43

Cards

against 1.88 / 2 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Karlsruher SC for / against	Line	Holstein Kiel for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	6 for · 6 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	14.63 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	13 for · 14.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	5.5 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	2.86 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	13 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	13.29 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.5 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	3.43 for · 2 against n 7 Last 5

Karlsruher SC

Karlsruher SC Goalkeeper

Karlsruher SC — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
H. Bernat	12	901080 min	393.3 /90	151.3 /90	00 /90

Karlsruher SC — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Karlsruher SC before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
H. Bernat n 8	90	3.1 6/4

Karlsruher SC Defensive

Karlsruher SC — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Kobald	12	871043 min	141.2 /90	242.1 /90	70.6 /90	423.6 /90	141.2 /90	10.1 /90
D. Ofli	12	73878 min	293 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90	505.1 /90	101 /90	30.3 /90
M. Franke	11	86945 min	111 /90	121.1 /90	50.5 /90	555.2 /90	151.4 /90	10.1 /90
Viktor Bergh	8	56448 min	81.6 /90	40.8 /90	20.4 /90	163.2 /90	51 /90	00 /90
S. Jung	7	69483 min	71.3 /90	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	193.5 /90	40.7 /90	00 /90
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Karlsruher SC — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Karlsruher SC before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. Wanitzek n 8	90	1 5/2	1.5 6/3	—
H. Bernat n 8	90	0 0/0	0.4 3/0	—
C. Kobald n 8	85.4	1.2 7/2	0.5 3/1	—
D. Ofli n 8	68.6	1.1 4/2	0.3 2/0	—
M. Franke n 8	90	1.3 6/2	0.3 2/0	—
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Karlsruher SC — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Karlsruher SC before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. Wanitzek n 8	90	1 5/3
C. Kobald n 8	85.4	1.1 4/2
D. Ofli n 8	68.6	3 7/5
M. Franke n 8	90	1 4/3
N. Eichinger n 8	40	2.5 6/2
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Karlsruher SC Attacking

Karlsruher SC — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Fukuda	9	85764 min	30.4 /90	20.2 /90	151.8 /90	101.2 /90	101.2 /90	60.7 /90
J. Ponente	6	30180 min	00 /90	00 /90	52.5 /90	21 /90	31.5 /90	84 /90
M. Broschinski	3	75224 min	20.8 /90	10.4 /90	83.2 /90	62.4 /90	62.4 /90	31.2 /90
John Davis Meyer	2	4691 min	00 /90	00 /90	11 /90	00 /90	11 /90	00 /90
J. D. Meyer	2	3468 min	00 /90	00 /90	11.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Karlsruher SC — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Karlsruher SC before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Wanitzek n 8	90	2.3 6/4	1 5/2
H. Bernat n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Kobald n 8	85.4	0.5 3/1	0.3 2/0
D. Ofli n 8	68.6	0.8 5/0	0.5 3/0
M. Franke n 8	90	1.8 7/4	0.5 3/1
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Karlsruher SC — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Karlsruher SC before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Wanitzek n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.3 1/1
H. Bernat n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Kobald n 8	85.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
D. Ofli n 8	68.6	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
M. Franke n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel Goalkeeper

Holstein Kiel — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
T. Weiner	10	90900 min	282.8 /90	80.8 /90	00 /90
L. Rothenhagen	1	9090 min	33 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Holstein Kiel — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Holstein Kiel before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Weiner n 8	90	2.9 6/5

Holstein Kiel Defensive

Holstein Kiel — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
H. Sekine	11	90989 min	282.5 /90	151.4 /90	20.2 /90	625.6 /90	50.5 /90	30.3 /90
D. Zec	9	83744 min	91.1 /90	60.7 /90	20.2 /90	354.2 /90	141.7 /90	30.4 /90
I. Nekić	8	90720 min	162 /90	131.6 /90	30.4 /90	374.6 /90	70.9 /90	30.4 /90
Leon Parduzi	8	74588 min	172.6 /90	91.4 /90	50.8 /90	416.3 /90	71.1 /90	30.5 /90
N. Madsen	6	81483 min	50.9 /90	40.7 /90	40.7 /90	193.5 /90	61.1 /90	10.2 /90
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Holstein Kiel — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Holstein Kiel before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
H. Sekine n 8	89.9	0.5 4/0	1 5/2	—
P. Harres n 8	89.8	1 3/2	1.3 6/2	—
J. Meffert n 8	86.9	0.6 3/2	0.6 4/1	—
A. Kaprálik n 8	84.1	1.3 6/4	2.3 7/6	—
T. Weiner n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
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Holstein Kiel — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Holstein Kiel before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
H. Sekine n 8	89.9	2.9 7/5
P. Harres n 8	89.8	0.1 1/0
J. Meffert n 8	86.9	1.4 5/4
A. Kaprálik n 8	84.1	1.5 4/3
D. Zec n 8	81.8	1 6/1
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Holstein Kiel Attacking

Holstein Kiel — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
P. Harres	11	90988 min	60.5 /90	30.3 /90	333 /90	161.5 /90	111 /90	70.6 /90
G. de Regt	7	45316 min	00 /90	00 /90	30.9 /90	00 /90	82.3 /90	41.1 /90
G. Kvilitaia	3	52155 min	10.6 /90	00 /90	74.1 /90	10.6 /90	00 /90	21.2 /90
F. Alidou	2	4488 min	00 /90	00 /90	44.1 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
S. Skrzybski	1	2121 min	00 /90	00 /90	28.6 /90	14.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Holstein Kiel — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Holstein Kiel before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
H. Sekine n 8	89.9	0.9 4/3	0 0/0
P. Harres n 8	89.8	3.1 8/7	1.4 7/4
J. Meffert n 8	86.9	0.8 3/3	0 0/0
A. Kaprálik n 8	84.1	2 7/5	0.4 3/0
T. Weiner n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Holstein Kiel — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Holstein Kiel before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
H. Sekine n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Harres n 8	89.8	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
J. Meffert n 8	86.9	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
A. Kaprálik n 8	84.1	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
T. Weiner n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Karlsruher SC v Holstein Kiel — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Karlsruher SCLWLLW

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

Holstein KielLDWDL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 0.8 scored / 0.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Karlsruher SC 1 · 0 draws · Holstein Kiel 5 · 3 goals/game

2026-02-21 Karlsruher SC 3–1 Holstein Kiel
2025-09-21 Holstein Kiel 3–0 Karlsruher SC
2024-03-09 Holstein Kiel 1–0 Karlsruher SC
2023-09-30 Karlsruher SC 0–2 Holstein Kiel
2023-05-13 Holstein Kiel 2–1 Karlsruher SC
2022-11-05 Karlsruher SC 1–4 Holstein Kiel

League standing · 2026/27

Karlsruher SC#13 pos11 pts10 pl-8 GD

Holstein Kiel#17 pos8 pts10 pl-2 GD

Goals per game

Karlsruher SC scored1.3

Holstein Kiel scored1

Karlsruher SC conceded2.1

Holstein Kiel conceded1.2

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What is the head-to-head record between Karlsruher SC and Holstein Kiel?: In their last 6 meetings, Karlsruher SC won 1, Holstein Kiel won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Karlsruher SC and Holstein Kiel?: Recent form — Karlsruher SC 2W 0D 3L; Holstein Kiel 1W 2D 2L.

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