Holstein Kiel vs Monchengladbach Prediction
🔊 In their previous game, Holstein demonstrated their determination to fight tooth and nail to retain their Bundesliga status until the final matchday. Now, Borussia Mönchengladbach arrive at the Holstein-Stadion, still in the hunt for a top-six finish despite their defeat to Dortmund. The upcoming match is ripe for a host of predictions.
Head-to-Head
📊 Officially, Holstein Kiel and Borussia Mönchengladbach have faced each other only once. The match took place on 14 December 2024 at Borussia's home ground and ended with a 4-1 victory for them.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Holstein Kiel Team Overview
🔵 Marcel Rapp's squad traveled to Leipzig last round and delivered a commendable performance against the local side, even though the outcome seemed predictable (1-1). The visitors from Kiel found the net through Japanese forward Shuto Machino.
🔗 The club hasn't tasted victory in seven consecutive matches, alternating between losses and draws. Reaching the safe 15th spot seems unlikely, with an 11-point gap. However, they still have a shot at 16th place, which offers a chance in the relegation playoff (three points behind). In the remaining four matches, the team needs to secure as many points as possible and hope for slip-ups from their basement rivals. After facing Gladbach, Holstein will take on Augsburg, Freiburg, and Dortmund.
🔝 One of the club's key players is the aforementioned Japanese player Shuto Machino, who leads in goals and assists (8+3). Trailing him is German striker Phil Harris (8+2).
❌ Several players might miss the upcoming match due to various injuries: defenders Marco Komenda, Colin Kleine-Bekel (out of form), Ivan Nekic; defensive midfielder Patrick Erras, central midfielder Lewis Holtby (captain), and winger Andu Kelati.
Match Results: Holstein Kiel

Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview
⚫ Gerardo Seoane's Swiss-managed side opened the scoring midway through the first half at Signal Iduna Park, only to concede three goals in a nine-minute span before halftime. A penalty goal in the second half wasn't enough to claw back a draw, and Gladbach fell short with a 2-3 defeat. Ko Itakura and Kevin Stöger (from the penalty spot) found the net.
🔗 Borussia sit ninth in the table with four matches left, trailing sixth place by three points. After their trip to Kiel, they face Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich, and Wolfsburg. Securing a spot in European competitions will be a tough challenge.
🔝 Throughout the season, the team's new striker Tim Kleindienst has been a standout performer: in his first 28 appearances for Gladbach, he scored 15 goals and provided 5 assists, earning a call-up to the German national team where he netted 4 goals in 6 matches.
❌ Several players might miss the away match due to various injuries: midfielders Philipp Sander (illness), Niklas Swider (muscle injury), Evandro Borges Sanchez (muscle injury), and forward Franck Honorat (back). Goalkeeper Nicolas Moritz (groin injury) and midfielder Nathan Ngoumou (Achilles) are out for the rest of the season.
Match Results: Borussia M'gladbach
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Holstein Kiel vs Borussia M'gladbach
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 4 vs 13;
- win percentage: 13% vs 43%;
- number of losses: 19 vs 12;
- number of draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 1 vs 4;
- number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- number of draws: 4 vs 2.
- Holstein Kiel have not won in 13 of last 14 games.
- Holstein Kiel have not won in 12 of last 13 games (Bundesliga).
- Holstein Kiel have not won in last 7 home games.
- Holstein Kiel have not won in last 6 home games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 5;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Holstein Kiel vs Borussia M'gladbach
- average total in the tournament: 3.73 vs 3.13;
- average total goals scored: 1.37 vs 1.6;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.63 vs 0.77;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 0.83;
- Holstein Kiel: average total at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Borussia M'gladbach: average total away in the tournament - 1.53;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.6 (away - 2.4).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Holstein Kiel home games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Holstein Kiel home games (Bundesliga).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Borussia M'gladbach away games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on corners
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Holstein Kiel home games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on cards
Holstein Kiel: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.07; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.4.
Borussia M'gladbach: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.37, away - 1.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Holstein Kiel vs Borussia M'gladbach
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Holstein Kiel at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Borussia M'gladbach away - 11 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Holstein Kiel at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Borussia M'gladbach away - 4 (80%).
- Holstein Kiel have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
- Borussia M'gladbach have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 away games (Bundesliga).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, a tense match with potential for goals on both sides is expected. Borussia Mönchengladbach hold the advantage as a more organized side with a strong attack, yet Holstein Kiel's motivation to secure points at home to improve their league standing shouldn't be underestimated. Trends indicate a likelihood of both teams finding the net. Our bet is on both teams to score (yes), a scenario that has played out in 6 of Holstein's last 7 matches and in 9 of Borussia's last 10 away games in the Bundesliga.