Holstein Kiel vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips (18 January)

While playing for the first time in its history at the highest level of German football, Holstein Kiel has faced the reality of the demands of this championship. Unable to respond during the first half of the season, this team fell considerably behind in the race to maintain itself by finding itself stuck in the red zone, in 17th position. However, things seem to be going a little better for the Storks for some time now. After crushing Augsburg before the holidays 5-1 , they almost made an incredible comeback against Friborg 3-2 last weekend. Finally, on Tuesday evening, the promoted side regained hope by inflicting a severe defeat on Borussia Dortmund 4-2. Thanks to this success, they returned to just 3 points from the first non-relegation place.

Hoffenheim, for its part, is also going through quite difficult times this season. This team will have to seriously roll up their sleeves in the coming months to maintain their place among the elite. Indeed, with 14 points on the clock, they are only in 15th place in the standings before traveling to Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening. Before that, TSG had only won one victory in 9 days and were left with 2 straight defeats against Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-2 and Wolfsburg 0-1 last week.

For Holstein, unused young defender Kleine-Bekel, midfielders more regularly used Schultz and Erras and the substitute striker Skrzybski will once again have to throw in the towel for this meeting. Additionally, replacement Holtby will be suspended after being sent off on Tuesday against Dortmund. Otherwise, this formation can still count on its best offensive assets. We think of Japanese striker Machino and striker Harres who both scored their 7th goal of the season this week. Last week, the Quite important left-back Puchacz signed with Plymouth during the winter transfer window. There are also people on the floor for this Hoffenheim team.

This will go to Kiel without the long-term absent defender Kabak, the midfielders Prömel and Tohumcu and attackers Bülter (4 goals), and Bebou. Summer recruit Lenz is not guaranteed to be there either. On the other hand, the former Lyonnais Gift Orban should be able to hold his place, he who was established upon his arrival. Author of 6 goals in championship, experienced striker Kramaric remains at the top of the TSG scorers' ranking ahead of Czech Hlozec (3 goals). Last week, the Dane Bruun Larsen (2 goals) packed his bags to join Stuttgart.

• Summary: Holstein Kiel is going head to head with TSG Hoffenheim starting on 18 Jan 2025 at 14:30 UTC at Holstein-Stadion stadium, Kiel city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Holstein Kiel Feedinco Rating: 6.75
• Hoffenheim Feedinco Rating: 6.85