SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98 have failed to win their last three games, drawing one and losing two (2-1 away at Karlsruher SC, 1-1 away at SC Preussen Munster and 0-2 at home to SC Paderborn 07).
KSV Holstein Kiel
KSV Holstein Kiel have won one and lost four of their last five games, so they are on a two-game losing run (3-0 away at 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 3-1 away to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim).
Head-to-Head
Darmstadt won this fixture 2-0 when they last met in the 2. Bundesliga at this stage of the season four months ago, making them 2-1 ahead in the overall head-to-head record of the last four meetings (1 draw).
Key Players
Isac Lidberg has been Darmstadt's sharpest edge this term, scoring three of their seven goals in the last five-game run, while Adrian Kapralik has been the main spark for the visitors, hitting two of their five goals in the same number of matches.
Betting Insights
- Darmstadt are the odds favourites at 2.15, with the visitors at 3.0 and the draw at 3.65, and although Florian Kohfeldt's side have not been at their best lately we will still support them to take the points.
- BTTS-Yes is the obvious play at 1.48 for this one, as both sides have enough bite to put one in the back of the net, but we are edging towards over 2.5 goals at 1.57 as the better price here.
- Kohfeldt has been in charge of the club since 7 September 2024 and his team are still very much geared around the direct approach to the game.
- Kiel have played some better soccer under Tim Walter, who took charge on 25 February 2026, with his team keen to keep the ball, rotate their shape and stretch the opposition.
Prediction
- Darmstadt should have enough to get the better of an improving Kiel side in a game that promises to be close and exciting on Saturday.
- However, Darmstadt look more likely to win this one, albeit without the conviction that should make it a banker given Kiel are also playing good soccer.
