Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg: Leaders test injury-hit

Holstein KielHOL

P. Harres 45'
A. Kapralik 50'

2. Bundesliga

2–2

Full Time

HT 1–1

Holstein-Stadion

Kiel

1. FC NürnbergNUR

A. Markhiev 41'
P. Scobel 56'

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Holstein Kiel are still searching for a first win under the new manager and the visit of a red-hot Nürnberg side is a tough place to find it. Nürnberg have plundered eleven goals in three outings, their movement in the final third pulling apart every defence they have faced…

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Match Stats

Top Stats

0.69xG1.89

44%Possession56%

14 (3)Shots (on target)19 (7)

1Big Chances Created4

Attacking Play

1.38xG on Target0.79

Possession & Passing

331 · 79%Passes (accuracy)431 · 80%

10Corners8

Duels & Pressing

59Duels Won57

14 (50%)Aerial Duels Won14 (50%)

Defending & Discipline

4Saves1

17Fouls14

Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg: Leaders test injury-hit

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
2	1. FC Nürnberg	7	10	17
18	Holstein Kiel	7	-4	4

Updated Sat 5 Sept

Holstein Kiel welcome 1. FC Nürnberg to the Holstein-Stadion in Kiel on Saturday afternoon for a 2. Bundesliga Matchday 4 showdown. The visitors arrive top of the table with a perfect record, while Kiel are still chasing their first league victory of the campaign amid an extensive injury list.

Team News and Injury Latest

Holstein Kiel’s treatment room is crowded. Andu Kelati (thigh tendon), Sebastian Schonlau (muscle fibre tear), Steven Skrzybski (foot contusion), Taisei Abe (back) and Giorgi Kvilitaia (muscle) are all making good progress but remain unavailable. Moritz Reimers is also sidelined after suffering a torn ankle ligament, while long-term absentees Lasse Rosenboom (syndesmosis ligament tear) and Frederik Roslyng (meniscus) continue their rehabilitation.

FC Nürnberg head north with a clean bill of health and a settled side. Jan Reichert started the season in top form between the posts, making several fine saves in last weekend’s comfortable win over Arminia Bielefeld. Further forward, Markhiev added his name to the scoresheet with a long-range strike that needed no deflection – a goal that underlined the confidence coursing through the league leaders.

Form Guide: Nürnberg Flying High

Nürnberg have taken maximum points from their opening two fixtures, scoring seven times and conceding only two. The 3‑1 victory at home to Bielefeld followed an opening‑day success, making them one of only two sides with a 100% record after three rounds – Hertha BSC are the other. A DFB‑Pokal penalty shootout win last week kept the momentum rolling.

Kiel, by contrast, are still waiting for a first league win under Tim Walter. Back‑to‑back 2‑2 draws against Darmstadt and St. Pauli have left them in mid‑table, and although they progressed in the Pokal, the fragility at the back – four goals conceded in two league matches – is a concern. The Störche have not lost at home yet, but they have yet to face an opponent in Nürnberg’s form.

Key Battle: Patched‑Up Defence vs. In‑Form Attack

Walter will have to piece together a back line from a thin squad, likely relying on Nekic, Zec and Tolkin to hold firm. They face a Nürnberg attack that has already found the net seven times, with Markhiev capable of punishing any lapse from distance and Reichert launching quick transitions from the back. The duel between Kiel’s stand‑in centre‑backs and the visitors’ fluid movement will shape the afternoon.

Kiel’s positive is that they have scored in every league game so far, and with the Holstein-Stadion faithful behind them, their direct approach could unsettle a Nürnberg side that conceded a late goal to Bielefeld through a moment of defensive concentration lapse.

Holstein Kiel will hope the home crowd can inspire a first league win as they head into a busy September, while Nürnberg aim to protect their perfect start and lay down an early marker in the promotion race.