Holstein Kiel vs Mainz Prediction & Betting Tips (24 November)

Propelled into the elite for the first time in its history last spring, Holstein Kiel found itself quite violently confronted with the realities of the demands of the Bundesliga. And the least we can say is that everything is not going well for the promoted players who are struggling at the bottom of the ranking, in 17th place, with only 5 points gleaned after 10 days. After suffering 3 defeats in a row against Union Berlin 0-2, Stuttgart 2-1 and Cologne in the Cup 3-0, the Storks were able to revive by dominating Heidenheim 1-0. But this improvement was short-lived and they were dominated by Werder Bremen 2-1 on the last day. Opposite, Mainz is logically much more experienced than its opponent of the day at the highest level of German football.

And the FSV is having a rather decent season for the moment, finding itself in 10th place in the ranking with a whopping 13 units in its possession. However, Anthony Caci's partners had played 3 matches without the slightest victory against Leipzig 0-2, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 and Freiburg 0-0. But before the international break, the visitors took the scalp of Dortmund 3-1.

Holstein Kiel is missing quite a few people for this match. Indeed, the long-term injured Bekel, the young Kelati, the Swedish striker Bernhardsson, the defender Johansson are still forced to withdraw. This is also the case for defender Geschwill and attackers Skrybski and Pichler. Finally, the Norwegian midfielder Knudsen is suspended after being warned too often in recent weeks. With 4 goals scored since the start of the season, Japanese striker Machino undoubtedly represents this team's best offensive weapon.

On the FSV side, the young Austrian defensive midfielder Veratschnig and the defenders Hanche Holsen, Leitsch and da Costa will not be traveling to Kiel for this poster. Important midfielder Nebel, who opened his account on the last day, must also give up this Sunday. On the other hand, the attacker Jonathan Burkardt is there, he who has already found the fault 6 times in the Bundesliga this season. Executive midfielders Amiri and Lee Jae-Sung (2 goals each) could also start.