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Holstein Kiel vs Hoffenheim - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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DFB Pokal Holstein-Stadion, Kiel
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
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07:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 5-1. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Holstein Kiel have averaged 1.41 scored and 1.44 conceded recently, against Hoffenheim's 1.86 scored and 1.93 conceded. Past meetings favor Hoffenheim slightly — 0-4-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 29, 2026, ending 3:1. The numbers (1.56 xG vs 1.31) point toward Hoffenheim. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Holstein Kiel
20%
Draws
44%
Hoffenheim
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Hoffenheim

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Hoffenheim carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
  • Hoffenheim arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Hoffenheim, who have won 1 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 4 times recently and Hoffenheim have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Holstein Kiel Clean Sheet 18%
Hoffenheim Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Holstein Kiel Hoffenheim
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 9 11
Draws 8 5
Losses 10 12
Goals Scored 1.41 1.86
Goals Conceded 1.44 1.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 29, 2026 Club Friendly
Hoffenheim vs Holstein Kiel
3:1
Jan 18, 2025 Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel vs Hoffenheim
1:3
Aug 24, 2024 Bundesliga
Hoffenheim vs Holstein Kiel
3:2
Oct 26, 2021 DFB Pokal
Hoffenheim vs Holstein Kiel
5:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Holstein Kiel 32 / 100
Hoffenheim 28 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Holstein Kiel Hoffenheim

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Hoffenheim's defensive record shows goals conceded in 82% of 28 matches.

Games between these two average 4.75 goals.

Holstein Kiel scored in 74% of their last 27 games.

Solid form: Holstein Kiel remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Holstein Kiel VS Hoffenheim
0.75 Goals Scored 1.63
1 Goals Conceded 2.38
50% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Holstein Kiel

(Home)
16 Oct
Holstein Kiel
0 : 0
Hertha Berlin
09 Oct
Braunschweig
1 : 0
Holstein Kiel
03 Oct
Holstein Kiel
3 : 1
Viborg
19 Sept
Holstein Kiel
1 : 1
VfL Osnabruck
13 Sept
Heidenheim
1 : 0
Holstein Kiel
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Hoffenheim

(Away)
22 Oct
Hoffenheim
3 : 0
Lyon
18 Oct
B. Monchengladbach
1 : 2
Hoffenheim
15 Oct
Hoffenheim
2 : 3
Besiktas
10 Oct
Hoffenheim
2 : 3
Hamburger
20 Sept
Paderborn
3 : 1
Hoffenheim
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Sonnenhof Grossaspach 3
Arminia Bielefeld 2
Energie Cottbus 0
Augsburg 2
Jeddeloh 5
Heidenheim 2
Saarbrucken 1
Hertha Berlin 2
RW Essen 2
St. Pauli 0
Eintracht Trier 0
RB Leipzig 6
Wurzburger Kickers 1
1. FC Koln 2
Braunschweig 2
Union Berlin 4
Westfalia Rhynern 0
Dresden 6
Hallescher 2
Schalke 5
HEBC Hamburg 0
Dortmund 5
Luneburger Hansa 0
Werder Bremen 3
Greuther Furth 1
Bochum 2
Krieschow 0
Mainz 9
Verl 0
Hamburger 3
SC St.Tonis 0
Eintracht Frankfurt 11
Schott Mainz 0
B. Monchengladbach 5
Preussen Munster 1
Karlsruher 2
Munich 1860 0
Holstein Kiel 2
Aue 0
Hoffenheim 4
Wehen 0
Bayer Leverkusen 4
FC Viktoria Koln 1
Nurnberg 2
Hemelingen 1
Hannover 9
Mannheim 0
Kaiserslautern 1
Phonix Lubeck 2
Paderborn 4
Hansa Rostock 0
VfB Stuttgart 4
Dusseldorf 1
Freiburg 5
Altglienicke 3
Wolfsburg 4
Duisburg 1
Elversberg 3
Jena 1
Darmstadt 2
VfL Osnabruck 1
Bayern Munich 4
Bahlinger 0
Magdeburg 4
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