- Date and Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 15:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Holstein-Stadion, Kiel, Germany
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| Holstein Kiel vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Saturday, February 22, 2025, 15:30 GMT+1 |
| Holstein Kiel odds | 9.4 |
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen odds | 1.26 |
| Draw | 6.45 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.39/2.82 |
Holstein Kiel vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Preview and Team News
Holstein Kiel Team News
Holstein Kiel enters this fixture struggling at the bottom of the Bundesliga table. They’re currently positioned 18th with 13 points. Their recent form has been very inconsistent, reflecting their challenges this season.
In their most recent outing on February 16, the squad faced Eintracht Frankfurt away and suffered a 1-3 defeat. Kiel displayed good attacking play but was ultimately outclassed in defence by their opponents.
Earlier, on February 9, the German club hosted VfL Bochum and managed a 2-2 draw. On 1st February, they traveled to face Bayern Munich and were narrowly defeated 3-4 in a high-scoring encounter, indicating their attacking potential despite the loss.
| Statistic | Value |
| League Position | 18th (Last) |
| Points | 13 |
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 55 |
| Goal Difference | -27 |
| Recent Matches | 0-3 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (A), 2-2 vs. VfL Bochum (H), 3-4 vs. Bayern Munich (A) |
| Upcoming Match | vs. Bayer Leverkusen (H) on February 22, 2025 |
Kiel are 11th in the Bundesliga in terms of goals scored, but at the same time, are absolutely the worst team in the league regarding goals conceded.
Holstein have several injured players. Defender Carl Johansson has knee issues, while midfielder Patrick Erras is recovering from a concussion.
Forwards Steven Skrzybski and Benedikt Pichler are out with hip and muscle injuries. Defender John Tolkin has a thigh injury and is anticipated to be back around the same time. All three are expected to return in early March 2025
Holstein Kiel predicted lineup vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (3-5-2): Weiner; Becker, Zec, Komenda; Kelati, Knudsen, Remberg, Holtby, Javorcek; Machino, Harres.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Team News
On February 15, Bayer 04 Leverkusen hosted Bayern Munich in a tightly contested match that concluded with a 0-0 draw. They demonstrated their pressing solidity against top-tier opposition.
Prior to this, on 8th February, they faced Wolfsburg away, resulting in another 0-0 stalemate, underscoring a recent trend of defensive solidness. On February 5, Leverkusen secured a 3-2 victory over Köln in the DFB-Pokal, showing depth in squad rotation.
🔜 #KSVB04 👊#Bayer04 | #Werkself pic.twitter.com/BLLVdY48bl
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) February 18, 2025
Xabi Alonso’s men entered the game against Bayern Munich with an aggressive game plan, focusing on high pressing and man-to-man marking across the pitch. Their approach aimed to disrupt Bayern’s build-up play. Alonso opted for a fluid 4-2-2-2 formation characterized by tight pairings and dynamic movement.
Leverkusen did not field a traditional striker. Instead, Nathan Tella operated as a mobile forward. He often dropped deep to link play and create space for midfield runners.
Florian Wirtz played a pivotal role, orchestrating attacks with his intelligent positioning and dribbling prowess. The side’s compact structure allowed for quick transitions and overloaded central areas, challenging Bayern’s defensive organization.
Immer wieder ganz vorne: Spieler des Monats 🏆#BundesligaPOTM | #Wirtz pic.twitter.com/X6i6m1mL1w
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) February 18, 2025
Leverkusen’s left flank was particularly active, with Piero Hincapié and Alejandro Grimaldo combining effectively to exploit spaces behind the Bavarians‘ defense. This strategy led to several scoring opportunities, including two instances where the team struck the crossbar in front of their fans.
However, despite their dominance in possession and chance creation, Bayer was unable to convert their opportunities into goals.
Martin Terrier tore his right Achilles tendon on January 18, 2025, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Defender Jeanuel Belocian underwent ankle surgery and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen predicted lineup vs Holstein Kiel (3-4-3): Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Boniface, Tella.
Bet hereHolstein Kiel vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction
- Pick: Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win
- Odds: 1.26 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Holstein Kiel 1-3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Considering the contrasting forms and standings of both clubs, Bayer Leverkusen are clearly the favorite for Saturday’s matchup. Their defensive strength is highlighted by consecutive clean sheets against tough opponents. Additionally, their effective attack enhances their position against a struggling Holstein Kiel side.
The hosts have shown defensive weaknesses, conceding multiple goals in recent encounters. Though they’ve displayed some offensive potential, their inability to maintain defensive stability against high-caliber teams raises concerns.
Holstein Kiel vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total Over 2.5
- Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
Holstein have faced significant challenges in defense this season. They let 57 goals through in 22 Bundesliga events. Their result is an average of 2.59 goals allowed per match.
In contrast, Bayer have demonstrated a strong attacking capability, scoring 34 goals in the current team, which averages out to 1.55 goals per game.
Considering Kiel’s defensive frailties and Leverkusen’s offensive capabilities, it is reasonable to anticipate a match with a total of over 2.5 goals.
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