Greuther Furth vs Holstein Kiel Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 24 August 2025
🔊 On Sunday, at the Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer in Fürth, the third round of the 2. Bundesliga will see Greuther Fürth hosting Holstein Kiel. Both teams suffered defeats in the second round: Greuther fell to Eintracht Braunschweig, while Holstein were beaten by Hannover. The hosts will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while the visitors seek to rectify their poor start to the season. The match promises to be intense and hard-fought, with a battle for every ball until the final whistle.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 January 2024 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Greuther Fürth as the home side):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 15;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Greuther Fürth and Holstein Kiel:
- 12 matches played;
- home wins: 4, away wins: 4, draws: 4;
- goals scored: 19 each;
- average total in the 1st half: 1, in the 2nd half: 2.17;
- average total goals per match: 3.17.
Head-to-head statistics Greuther Furth - Holstein Kiel

Greuther Furth Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the DFB-Pokal - Round of 64 (hosts Blau-Weiß Lohne, visitors Greuther Fürth). The match ended with a scoreline of 0-2.
Here are the match statistics (Greuther Fürth vs Blau-Weiß Lohne):
- possession: 75% vs 25%;
- corners: 13 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- red cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 1.
🟢 Greuther Fürth have kicked off the season with mixed results. In their opening match, they secured a home victory over Dynamo Dresden (3-2), showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience. However, in the second round, they suffered a defeat to Eintracht Braunschweig (2-3), highlighting some defensive issues. In the DFB-Pokal, Greuther successfully dealt with Blau-Weiss Lohne from the Northern Regional League, winning away (2-0) and advancing to the next round of the tournament. These results reflect the team's fighting spirit and readiness to compete for top positions.
Match Results: Greuther Furth

Holstein Kiel Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the DFB-Pokal - Round of 64 (Homburg hosted Holstein Kiel). The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Holstein Kiel vs Homburg):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 19 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 3.
🔵 Holstein had a rocky start to the season. In their opening match, they fell to Paderborn away (1-2) and then suffered a home defeat against Arminia (0-2), struggling both offensively and defensively. However, they turned things around with a successful performance in the DFB-Pokal: in the 1/32 finals, Holstein secured a 2-0 victory on the road against Homburg from the South-West Regional League, advancing to the next round of the tournament. These results indicate that the team is gradually finding their rhythm and are ready to compete for points in the league.
Match Results: Holstein Kiel
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- First-half wins for the home team - 0; for the away team - 2; draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's hosts average 0.5 goals, visitors - 0.5.
First-Half Statistics: Greuther Fürth (home) vs Holstein Kiel (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 3 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6).
- Greuther Fürth have scored in the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches (2. Bundesliga).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 4, Draws - 4.
Statistics: Greuther Fürth vs Holstein Kiel
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Wins: 1 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average goals scored by the home team - 1.58, away team - 1.58;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.17;
- Both teams scored: all time - 10 times; at the home ground - 4 times.
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams (2. Bundesliga).
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches at the home team's ground (2. Bundesliga).
Corners Prediction
Greuther Fürth: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.5; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.7; at home - 5.
Holstein Kiel: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.5, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; away - 5.17.
- Greuther Fürth have taken more than 4.5 corners in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches against Holstein Kiel (2. Bundesliga).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.34 (Home team - 2.17 and Away team - 2.17);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 4.83 (Home team - 2.5 and Away team - 2.33).
Greuther Fürth: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 2.25.
Holstein Kiel: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; away - 2.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Both teams scored all time - 10 times;
- At the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Greuther Fürth vs Holstein Kiel
- Total matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 1;
- BTTS for Greuther Fürth at home - 1 (100%);
- BTTS for Holstein Kiel away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS for Greuther Fürth at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Holstein Kiel away - 4 (67%).
- Greuther Fürth have both scored and conceded in their last 7 head-to-head matches against Holstein Kiel (2. Bundesliga).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the start of the season for both teams, the match promises to be closely contested, with a slight edge for the home side. Greuther Fürth have displayed consistent attacking play and leverage their home advantage, despite a setback in the second round. Meanwhile, Holstein Kiel are still finding their rhythm after two opening losses, although their victory in the DFB-Pokal boosts their confidence.
The head-to-head history from recent seasons shows a slight advantage for Greuther Fürth at home, where the teams often trade goals but the hosts rarely lose. Our pick: both teams to score (yes). Predicted scoreline - 2-1.