Holstein Kiel vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Dortmund are not really in the mix of things for the title.

The Bundesliga will resume its proceedings as Holstein Kiel gear up to host Borussia Dortmund in their 17th league game of the season. The Storks have had a forgetful season and are one of the favourites to get relegated this season. Holstein Kiel occupy the 17th spot on the table and have lost 12 of their 14 games.

They come into this game on the back of a 3-2 defeat in their most recent outing. The North Germany-based side have lost all of their games against Dortmund to date and will have a lot of pressure on their shoulders heading into this game.

Dortmund on the other hand have also faced a disappointing start to their new year at the hands of the defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. The visitors will want to put that last game behind their back and bounce back to winning ways on their trip to the port city. The Prussians are struggling to remain consistent across all competition and therefore have fallen very behind in the title race.

Kick Off

Tuesday, January 14, 11:00 PM IST

Venue: Holstein-Stadion

Form

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

Borussia Dortmund (in all competitions): L-W-D-L-D

Players to watch 

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)

The German striker has been one of the top performers for Holstein Kiel this season. Despite his side’s poor run of performances, Harres has made sure to drop in consistent and impactful displays. He is fresh off a brace in the last game and has five goals in his last five league games.

Harres is a hard worker on the pitch and puts in his best effort until the last minute. Although it’s just his first season with the Storks, Phil has already established himself as the side’s joint-highest goalscorer with six strikes. 

Phil Harres – 6 goals in just 672 minutes during his debut Bundesliga season!Before this campaign, he'd never played above the 3rd tier of German football.What a remarkable rise for the 22-year-old Holstein Kiel striker! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5egDPqV6py

— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) January 11, 2025

Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund)

Karim Adeyemi returned to action after a long injury halt. The winger brings in a lot of firepower and gives Borussia Dortmund’s attacking force the much-needed reinforcement. Adeyemi is known for his blistering pace and ability to operate with both feet.

He is one of the most technically gifted players in the Bundesliga who can play across all the positions in the front line. Still 22, the German international has a lot of potential and has all of it needed to go all the way.

Match facts

• Holstein Kiel have never defeated Borussia Dortmund
• This fixture averages four goals per game
• Dortmund have won both of their games at the Holstein-Stadion

Holstein Kiel vs Borussia Dortmund : Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Borussia Dortmund to win – 1/2 by betfair
• Tip 2: Karim Adeyemi to score anytime – 7/4 by bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 1/2 by UNIBET

Injury & Team News

Holstein Kiel will miss Carl Johansson, Patrick Erras, Timo Becker and Colin Noah.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will be without Niklas Sule while Filippo Mane remains doubtful. 

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 3

Holstein Kiel wins – 0

Borussia Dortmund wins – 3

Draws – 0

Predicted Line-up 

Holstein Kiel (3-5-2): 

Weiner (GK); Becker, Ivezic, Geschwill; Rosenboom, Knudsen, Holtby, Gigovic, Porath; Machino, Pichler

Borussia Dortmund (4-1-3-2)

Kobel (GK); Couto, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Beier, Guirassy

Prediction

Both teams come into this game on the back of a defeat. But, we expect Borussia Dortmund to come away with all three points from this match.

Prediction: Holstein Kiel 1-4 Borussia Dortmund

Telecast

India: SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go Uk

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes App, Canal+Sport 1 Afrique

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