Home - KSV Holstein Kiel
- Kiel are yet to win at home in 2. Bundesliga this season, drawing 3 of 3, and have averaged 1.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match at home.
- However, the hosts have been solid if unspectacular in their last 3 at home (W1, D2) and could be a bit better than 3.1.
Away - Hertha BSC
- Hertha are the away side with W4, D0, L0 from 4 matches and have conceded just 5 goals in that time (1.25).
- Hertha have been the clear best side in 2. Bundesliga so far this season, sitting top of the table on 18 points after 6 matches, while Kiel are 16th with 4 points from 7 games.
- Hertha have been relentless on their travels so far this campaign and that could be enough to see them take the 3 points on Friday against a Kiel side yet to register a win at their home ground, Holstein Stadion.
Key Players
- Phil Harres is the main threat for the home side with 4 goals in 6 2. Bundesliga games.
- He has scored 3 of Kiel's last 6 goals in their last 5 matches (W1, D2, L2), while Brekalo has been in even better form for Hertha with 4 in his last 5 games.
Betting Insights
- Hertha BSC Berlin are the favorite at 2.1 for Friday's 2. Bundesliga clash against KSV Holstein Kiel in Kiel, but the hosts are offering some value in the 3.1 spot and the draw is also available at 3.8.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.45 looks a sharper angle than the low-scoring play in this game and it suits both sides, as both have more than enough attacking talent to hurt each other.
- Kiel are an all-action, blueprint side that want to play fast, press high and overload the wide areas.
- Hertha, on the other hand, are structured and have a shape-first style with a double pivot and co-ordinated pressing.
Prediction
- Over 2.5 goals is the top choice given both teams' attacking threats and the market price 1.45.
- With Hertha yet to lose on the road, we'll back the away team to edge this one.
- That setup clash could make for an open match, but the away side look to be best placed to handle the challenge and keep themselves in the game.