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DFB-Pokal · round of 32 · 28 October 2026 · 19:45

Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: prediction, tip and odds, 28 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

1Holstein Kiel6.00
XDraw4.97
21899 Hoffenheim1.50

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Played: final score 1–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Holstein Kiel v 1899 Hoffenheim: 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at Holstein-Stadion (Kiel), with B. Dankert refereeing. We have 1899 Hoffenheim (64%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.

Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: tip and prediction
Goals
Over 3.5 goals
1.98
Result
1899 Hoffenheim to win
1.50
Combo
1899 Hoffenheim + over 2.5 goals combined
2.02
49% · fair odds for the combo
50%Chance
1–2likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Draw or 1899 Hoffenheim (X2): 84% probability, best odds 1.12.

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Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: analysis of the match

What our tip is based on

  1. Attack and defence. On average Holstein Kiel score 2.0 goals a match in the competition and concede 0.0; for 1899 Hoffenheim the figures are 4.0 scored and 0.0 conceded.
  2. Form in the competition. Holstein Kiel: 1W 0D 0L, goals 2–0; 1899 Hoffenheim: 1W 0D 0L, goals 4–0.
  3. Head to head. From 4 meetings: 0 wins for Holstein Kiel, 4 wins for 1899 Hoffenheim and 0 draws, with the goals at 5–14.

What to expect

For us, 1899 Hoffenheim are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–2 (9.4%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.

In the goals market we pick Over 3.5 goals (odds 1.98), and we rate it at 50%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 64% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 70% chance.

Prediction summary

  1. Meetings: 4; Holstein Kiel 0 wins, 0 draws, 1899 Hoffenheim 4 wins.
  2. An average of 4.8 goals per meeting between these teams.
  3. In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Holstein Kiel 2–0, 1899 Hoffenheim 4–0.
  4. Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 70%.
  5. Out: Holstein Kiel 0, 1899 Hoffenheim 0.

Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals

Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals (probability 50%, best price 1.91). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.

Absences

Absent for Holstein Kiel: no absences. Absent for 1899 Hoffenheim: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.

Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: compare the odds

Match result1X2
Best price6.004.971.50
Market average5.804.681.48
Lowest odds5.704.331.45
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.111.0886.7%
Over 2.5 goals1.381.3470.1%
Under 2.5 goals3.403.1529.9%
Over 3.5 goals1.981.8850.1%
BTTS – yes1.441.4464.2%
BTTS – no2.622.5935.8%

Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 28/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.1%.

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At a glance

  • Likely result: Holstein Kiel 1–2 1899 Hoffenheim, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Form in the competition: Holstein Kiel 1W 0D 0L (2:0), 1899 Hoffenheim 1W 0D 0L (4:0).
  • H2H: 4 matches: Holstein Kiel 0W 0D 4L, goals 5–14.
  • Absences: Holstein Kiel 0, 1899 Hoffenheim 0.

Who will win Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?

Holstein Kiel16%
Draw20%
1899 Hoffenheim64%

Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.

Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals86.7% · fair odds 1.15 · best 1.11
Likely
Draw or 1899 Hoffenheim (X2)83.7% · fair odds 1.19 · best 1.12
Likely
Over 2.5 goals70.1% · fair odds 1.43 · best 1.38
Likely
BTTS – yes64.2% · fair odds 1.56 · best 1.44
Likely
1899 Hoffenheim to win63.6% · fair odds 1.57 · best 1.50
Likely
Over 3.5 goals50.1% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.98
Possible
Under 3.5 goals49.9% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.91
Outsider
BTTS – no35.8% · fair odds 2.79 · best 2.62
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals29.9% · fair odds 3.35 · best 3.40
Outsider
Draw20.2% · fair odds 4.95 · best 4.97
Outsider
Holstein Kiel to win16.3% · fair odds 6.15 · best 6.00
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. Value exists when the best odds available are above the fair odds. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider < 50%.

Tips on corners and cards

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.87 · Under 1.86
probability of over 49.9%

Correct score prediction

1 : 29.4%
1 : 17.9%
0 : 27.9%
1 : 37.6%
0 : 16.6%
0 : 36.3%

Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim: team news and absences

Holstein Kiel

  • No reported absences

1899 Hoffenheim

  • No reported absences

Changes are possible before kick-off.

Team comparison

Holstein Kiel1899 Hoffenheim
50%Form50%
33%Attack67%
0%Head to head100%
26%Goals74%
36.3%Overall63.7%

Only this season's games so far are used, which means a small sample.

Form in the competition

Holstein KielW
1899 HoffenheimW

Head to head

All matches
0Holstein Kiel
0Draws
41899 Hoffenheim
29/7/26 · 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 Holstein Kiel
18/1/25 · Holstein Kiel 1–3 1899 Hoffenheim
24/8/24 · 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2 Holstein Kiel
26/10/21 · 1899 Hoffenheim 5–1 Holstein Kiel

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin6.1%

Questions and answers

What do we tip for Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?

Over 3.5 goals (1.98); 1899 Hoffenheim to win (1.50).

Who will win Holstein Kiel vs 1899 Hoffenheim?

We estimate: Holstein Kiel win 16%, draw 20%, 1899 Hoffenheim win 64%.

Where and when is the game being played?

Date: 28 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Holstein-Stadion, Kiel. Referee: B. Dankert.

Who will be missing?

Holstein Kiel: no absences. 1899 Hoffenheim: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.

Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?

We estimate over 2.5 goals at 70% (odds 1.38); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 30% (odds 3.40).

Will both teams score?

By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 64% (odds 1.44).

Which correct score is the likeliest?

We rate 1–2 as most likely (9.4%), then 1–1 (7.9%) and 0–2 (7.9%).

What are your predictions based on?

We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.

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