Match Overview
In this upcoming Bundesliga match, Holstein Kiel will face RB Leipzig at the Holstein-Stadion. The match is scheduled to take place on December 7th, with a kick-off time of 14:30 UTC. As for the odds, RB Leipzig enters as the favorite with odds of 1.65, while Holstein Kiel has higher odds of 5.19.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other in previous encounters, albeit not frequently due to their different league standings over the years. Their last meeting took place back in February 2014 when they were both competing in the third division (3.Liga). On that occasion, RB Leipzig emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1.
Team Form: Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel has been struggling recently and finds themselves near the bottom of the Bundesliga table. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have only managed one victory and suffered five defeats. This poor run of form has seen them concede more goals than they’ve scored – a total of four goals scored against thirteen conceded.
Their current position in the Bundesliga reflects their struggles; sitting at seventeenth place out of eighteen teams with just five points from twelve matches played so far this season. At home specifically, things haven’t fared much better for Holstein Kiel as they have won only one out of six matches played at their own stadium.
In their most recent outing against FC St Pauli in the Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel fell short once again as they lost by a scoreline of 3-1 away from home.
Team form: RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig comes into this fixture after mixed results lately but still holds a respectable fourth position in the Bundesliga standings with twenty-one points from twelve matches. In their last six games, RB Leipzig has won one, lost four, and drawn once.
When playing away from home this season, they have managed three wins out of six matches played. However, defensively they have struggled on the road with eight goals conceded in those fixtures.
In their most recent match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB Pokal competition, RB Leipzig secured a convincing 3-0 victory to progress further in the tournament.
Key Players Spotlight
For Holstein Kiel, Lewis Holtby has been an influential figure in midfield recently. Despite his team’s struggles overall, he has shown consistency and contributed positively to their attacking play. On the other hand, Louis Openda is a key player for RB Leipzig upfront who possesses both goal-scoring ability and creativity that can trouble any defense.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics for both teams reveals some interesting trends. Holstein Kiel has struggled to find the back of the net consistently while conceding quite frequently – scoring only four goals but allowing thirteen across all competitions in their last six matches.
RB Leipzig’s form hasn’t been stellar either as they’ve suffered more defeats than victories lately; however, they have displayed better offensive output compared to Holstein Kiel with eight goals scored during this period.
Match Prediction: Holstein Kiel vs RB Leipzig
Considering each team’s current form and performances leading up to this fixture, it appears that RB Leipzig holds a significant advantage over struggling Holstein Kiel. Therefore my prediction for this match is:
Holstein Kiel 1 – 3 RB Leipzig
