SV Elversberg
- SV Elversberg, who currently occupy third position in the 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 standings, head into this match on the back of three wins, a draw and a loss from their last five, while 14th-placed KSV Holstein Kiel, on 44 and 24 points respectively from their opening 23 matches, have lost their last five consecutive matches.
- SV Elversberg have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches (W3, D1, L1), winning their last two.
- SV Elversberg have conceded just 1.25 goals per game on the road in 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026, winning seven of their 12 away matches.
- Vincent Wagner has done a fine job at Elversberg since taking charge in July 2025, implementing a patient, possession-based style of play that has seen his side establish themselves as promotion contenders.
- SVW typically play a 4-2-3-1 system, building up from the back and looking to overload the wide areas.
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel are a different animal, more direct and geared towards fast-paced transitions, but Marcel Rapp’s departure on 24 February 2026 brings uncertainty about the tactics that will be employed on Saturday.
