Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The home side are winless in their last five matches.

Holstein Kiel have struggled lately, with the team without a win in five matches. They are set to take on reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Holstein-Stadion on Saturday in Round 23 of Bundesliga 2024-25. 

Holstein Kiel are also going through a poor run of form with the club failing to win any of their last five matches. So far their season has been a disaster as they are in the relegation zone. They are seven points shy of the safe zone for now despite showing despite pulling an impressive victory over Borussia Dortmund in round 17. 

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen are back to their brilliant best as they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak of games to 21 with a win here. However, Xabi Alonso’s side will be disappointed to draw their last two matches against Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich which has seen them trail by eight points at the top. They are also in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League while also securing their place in the semifinal of the DFB Pokal as they aim for the quadruple this season. 

We head up North. 👊⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/jfwYwkAqRs

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) February 19, 2025

• Location: Kiel, Germany
• Stadium: Holstein-Stadion
• Date: Saturday, 22 February
• Kick-off Time: 2:30 PM GMT/ 9:30 AM ET / 8:00 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Holstein Kiel (in all competitions): L-D-L-D-L

Bayer Leverkusen(in all competitions): W-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Shuto Machino (⁠Holstein Kiel)

Shuto Machino has been one of the most impressive players in the team this season. He has consistently delivered the goals for the team scoring seven goals in 20 appearances while also adding another assist. He was one of the reasons Holstein pulled out impressive victories over Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg where he netted one goal against the yellow submarines and a brace against the latter. 

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Florian Wirtz has been arguably one of the best players for Bayer Leverkusen this season. The teenage sensation has been delivering goals and assists consistently while also creating the most chances for the team. This season, he has nine goals and nine assists in the league but will be hoping to get back on the score sheet after failing to provide a goal or assist in the last three matches. 

Mr Man of the Match 🤩 pic.twitter.com/4AentqShcq

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) February 18, 2025

Match Facts

• Holstein Kiel suffered a 3-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in the last league game
• Bayer Leverkusen were held to a goalless draw against Bayern Munich in the last game
• Bayer Leverkusen have failed to score in their last two matches

Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to secure the win– 1/4 with William HILL
• Tip 2: Florian Wirtz to score a goal anytime in this game – 7/5 with bet365
• Tip 3: Game to end with goals under 3.5– 8/11 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Holstein Kiel are dealing with several injury concerns at the moment. The injury list includes Alexander Bernhardsson, Benedikt Pichler, Carl Johansson, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Ivan Nekic, John Tolkin, Patrick Erras, and Steven Skrzybski.

Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso’s side will also miss Jeanuël Belocian and Martin Terrier for this clash due to cruciate ligament and Achilles tendon injuries respectively.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 1

Holstein Kiel– 0

Bayer Leverkusen– 0

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Holstein Kiel predicted lineup (3-1-4-2):

Weiner (GK); Ivezic, Zec, Komenda; Remberg; Becker, Gigovic, Holtby, Porath; Machino, Arp

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Kovar (GK); Mukiele, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Schick

Match Prediction for ⁠Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen

The home team have not been in great form recently and now faces a tough task against the reigning champions. We expect Bayer Leverkusen to emerge victorious here considering the form they are in. 

Prediction: ⁠Holstein Kiel 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast for Holstein Kiel vs Bayer Leverkusen

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