Holstein Kiel - Mainz 05 predictions

With a difficult matchup ahead of them, Holstein Kiel will need to focus if they want to bring in another 3 points. They are not overwhelmingly outmatched by any means, but they are generally seen as the underdogs compared to Mainz 05.

Mainz 05 should be able to win this one, but such an outcome won’t come easily. The 2.38 betting odds on them winning indicate that it will be a close match - Holstein Kiel are no pushovers.

Holstein Kiel’s latest Bundesliga match could have gone much worse than the Werder Bremen defeat. Knowing they were priced at huge 5.07 to win, a narrow HT/FT loss is nothing to be too disappointed with.

Mainz 05 displayed admirable form the last time we saw them in a Bundesliga match. They were ahead at half-time and won the game decisively (3:1), even though their opponents Borussia Dortmund were tagged as hard favourites before kick-off.

A quick look at recent history shows us that Holstein Kiel don’t tend to fare too well at Holstein-Stadion despite the home-field advantage. Results aside, they’ve conceded more than 5 goals in their previous 3 home games alone.

Most predictions agree that Holstein Kiel won’t be walking away with any new points this Sunday, which is a big issue for them. They’re near the bottom of the standings placed at 17th, so they’ll have to be extra careful with how they proceed with the season.

The hosts are in an unenviable position either way, but a large number of reported injuries makes it even worse. Alexander Bernhardsson, Benedikt Pichler, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Carl Johansson, A. Kelati are all forced to sit this one out. The hurdles set in front of Holstein Kiel are considerable.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.53 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.