Bundesliga 2024-2025: Holstein Kiel vs Freiburg Prediction

Holstein Kiel

Home Team
17%
VS

Freiburg

Away Team
67%
Draw: 16%
Over 2.5: 64%
Under 2.5: 36%
Goal: 60%
No Goal: 40%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 32 23 7 2 93 32 61 76
2 Leverkusen 32 19 11 2 68 37 31 68
3 Ein Frankfurt 32 16 8 8 63 43 20 56
4 Freiburg 32 15 7 10 46 49 -3 52
5 Dortmund 32 15 6 11 64 49 15 51
6 RB Leipzig 32 13 11 8 51 45 6 50
7 Mainz 32 13 9 10 49 40 9 48
8 Werder Bremen 32 13 8 11 50 56 -6 47
9 M'gladbach 32 13 6 13 55 54 1 45
10 Stuttgart 32 12 8 12 57 51 6 44
11 Augsburg 32 11 10 11 34 45 -11 43
12 Wolfsburg 32 10 9 13 53 52 1 39
13 Union Berlin 32 9 10 13 33 47 -14 37
14 St Pauli 32 8 7 17 26 37 -11 31
15 Hoffenheim 32 7 10 15 44 62 -18 31
16 Heidenheim 32 7 5 20 33 60 -27 26
17 Holstein Kiel 32 6 7 19 48 75 -27 25
18 Bochum 32 5 7 20 30 63 -33 22

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Holstein Kiel

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.35
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.75
# Clean Sheets: 0

Freiburg

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.85
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.91
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Freiburg is heavily favored to win the upcoming match against Holstein Kiel, with a 67.0% probability of securing victory. The game is also predicted to have more than 2.5 goals, with a 64.0% chance. Freiburg currently sits comfortably in 4th place in the Bundesliga, aiming for a Champions League spot, while Holstein Kiel struggles in 17th place, battling to avoid relegation.

Match Analysis

Holstein Kiel has shown a surprising uptick in form recently, securing two wins and a draw in their last three outings. They managed an impressive away win against Augsburg and a high-scoring home victory over M'gladbach. Their recent performances suggest an improved attacking output, but defensively, they remain vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.4 goals in their last five matches. On the other hand, Freiburg has been consistent, with two wins and a draw in their recent fixtures. Their away victory against Wolfsburg and a home win over Hoffenheim highlight their defensive resilience, averaging only 0.6 goals conceded in their last five games. Freiburg's ability to keep it tight at the back could be crucial against a Holstein Kiel side that has been finding the net more often recently.

Final Prediction

Freiburg's robust defense and overall consistency give them the edge in this matchup. With Holstein Kiel's recent form showing promise but defensive frailties remaining, Freiburg's disciplined approach can exploit these weaknesses. Watch for Freiburg's defense to play a pivotal role, potentially stifling Holstein Kiel's newfound attacking threat while capitalizing on their own chances.