Week 18 of the 2025-2026 2. Bundesliga sees Holstein Kiel and Paderborn collide on 2026-01-18 at 12:30 GMT.
In the last clash, head-to-head was 1-0 in favor of R. Kettemann, with no draws against M. Rapp.
After 17 matchdays, Holstein Kiel sit 11th with 20 points and Paderborn are 4th having collected 33 points.
Holstein Kiel and Paderborn will both field their strongest squads with no absentees.
Forecasting a three-man defense for Holstein Kiel (3-4-2-1), while Paderborn are predicted to deploy a 3-4-2-1.
The previous match saw T. Weiner lead Holstein Kiel with a 7.9 TheyScored rating, and M. Baur top-rating for Paderborn at 8.7.
Holstein Kiel came off a win (2-0 vs Ferencvaros) and Paderborn also triumphed (3-2 vs Sporting Charleroi).
Holstein Kiel look strong (2-3-0) over the last 5 matches, whereas Paderborn have 2-1-2 in the same span.
This one's been tight: in 11 head-to-head games, Holstein Kiel have won 4 games, Paderborn 4 games, and there've been 3 draws.
Our algorithm actually favours an away win: Paderborn to win 2-1, despite Holstein Kiel's 3-2-3 home form - Paderborn's strong 5-2-1 record away with 1.67 goals/game does the trick.
Holstein Kiel is going head to head with Paderborn on 18/1/2026 12:30 GMT for the Germany 2. Bundesliga. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Holstein Kiel v Paderborn H2H statistics!