Holstein Kiel vs Magdeburg prediction, free betting tips & odds

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Date: 20th August 2023
Kick-Off: 12:30 UK, 13:30 CET
Venue: Holstein-Stadion

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Holstein Kiel vs Magdeburg: top free betting tips

On the back of winning ways, Holstein Kiel and Magdeburg face each other in Round 3 of 2. Bundesliga on Sunday, 20 August. The Storks won the DFB Pokal fixture previously against Gutersloh and the Blues defeated Jahn Regensburg in the same tournament.

Match result prediction: Holstein Kiel to win

Holstein has registered three consecutive victories in 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal before this game. Magdeburg has also won two matches in the same duration. However, the Blues have won only one game in the last five league outings away from MDCC Arena. Meanwhile, the Storks recorded three wins in the same number of league games at Holstein Stadion. Kiel also won two of the last four meetings against Magdeburg, ending one in a draw. Hence, we back Holstein Kiel to have the upper hand and take three points in this fixture.

Both teams to score prediction: Yes

Magdeburg has scored in the last three consecutive fixtures while conceding goals as well in all of them. Holstein Kiel has claimed two clean sheets in the same duration. However, the Storks have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in the last five league outings at Holstein Stadion. But Kiel was on the scoring side in four matches in the aforestated period. Additionally, all of the previous five H2Hs of Kiel and the Blues have finished with BTTS outcomes. Given the current scenario, we predict both teams getting on the score sheet in this game.

Correct score prediction: 2-1 to Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel has restricted Magdeburg to scoring only one goal in four of the previous five H2H meetings. However, the Storks have managed to notch two goals in three games in the same duration. Magdeburg has also scored more than once in only two of the previous five road fixtures in the league. Meanwhile, Holstein Kiel has notched multiple goals in four of the last five 2. Bundesliga matches at Holstein Stadion. Therefore, we believe to see a 2-1 lead for Kiel in this encounter.

Holstein Kiel vs Magdeburg: form, recent games, and news

Holstein Kiel preview

After two consecutive victories at the start of 2. Bundesliga, Kiel carried on their winning form in DFB Pokal to get a 0-2 lead against Gutersloh. Holmberg Friojonsson was the man of the hour who led his team to victory by scoring a brace, including a stoppage-time goal. The team’s preparation is hindered by the absence of Carl Johansson and Tim Becker due to injuries.

Magdeburg preview

Magdeburg also continued their winning style from 2. Bundesliga to get a 1-2 lead against Jahn Regensberg in DFB Pokal. Luca Schuler opened the scoring in the 16th minute and Jean Hugonet provided the team with an unassailable lead in the 59th minute. The team’s training regimen is slightly marred by an injury-related absence of Noad Kurth.

FAQs regarding Holstein Kiel vs Magdeburg

Who is the Holstein Kiel player to watch? Shuto Machino.
What was Holstein Kiel's last result? 2-0 Win over FC Gutersloh.
What was the last Head to Head result? 3-2 to Magdeburg.