Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Holstein Kiel and Union Berlin who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Holstein Kiel comes up against Union Berlin as of late.
Holstein Kiel are number 17 in the table on two points after six matches. Union Berlin rank as number 6 with 11 points after six matches played.
Form: Holstein Kiel vs Union Berlin
Holstein Kiel Form
Holstein Kiel have been too mediocre in their last three matches, where a win has failed to come their way. Against Bochum, they recorded a 2-2 draw, before coming up short against Eintracht Frankfurt, who ran out 2-4 winners. Lately, they recorded another draw in a 2-2 match with Bayer Leverkusen. Holstein Kiel did not win any of their last six Bundesliga matches at the Holstein Stadion. They came through these matches with a record of one draws and four defeats, in which they conceded 16 and scored nine goals.
Union Berlin Form
Their past three matches saw Union Berlin beating Hoffenheim 2-1, losing 1-0 against Borussia Moenchengladbach, and beating Borussia Dortmund by 2-1. Union Berlin didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Bundesliga matches, but managed three draws, while suffering three defeats. They conceded seven and scored three goals themselves.
Betting stats and facts for Holstein Kiel and Union Berlin
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Holstein Kiel and Union Berlin. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 6 of the last 8 Holstein Kiel matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Holstein Kiel have lost 3 of the last 4 home matches and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In the last 3 Holstein Kiel matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Holstein Kiel matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Holstein Kiel home matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Union Berlin away matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Union Berlin away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Union Berlin away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 14 Union Berlin away matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Union Berlin matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Holstein Kiel vs Union Berlin
Shuto Machino found the target four times in his previous six matches, whereas Kevin Vogt just scored once in a similar number of matches.
Betting markets: Holstein Kiel vs Union Berlin
Full-time result
Holstein Kiel claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Union Berlin won two, drew four and lost four of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Holstein Kiel scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Union Berlin scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Holstein Kiel games Union Berlin should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as Holstein Kiel only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Union Berlin claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Union Berlin have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Holstein Kiel when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Holstein Kiel saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Union Berlin’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Holstein Kiel conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Suggested bet: Holstein Kiel vs Union Berlin
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Holstein Kiel and Union Berlin seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Bundesliga match.