Eintracht Braunschweig vs Holstein Kiel

Eintracht Braunschweig face Holstein Kiel in 2. Bundesliga Matchweek 7 on Friday 9 October 2026 at Eintracht-Stadion in Braunschweig, with both clubs level on four points after six league fixtures. Neither side has managed a victory across their last five matches.

Four points each and matching defensive leaks

Eintracht Braunschweig sit 15th with four points and a goal difference of -1, having scored 12 goals and conceded 13. At Eintracht-Stadion, they have zero wins, one draw, and two defeats in three league outings, conceding eight times. Their recent run contains four defeats in five: 0-1 away at 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 19 September 2026, a 2-2 draw with Dynamo Dresden on 12 September, 1-3 at VfL Osnabrück on 6 September, 3-5 against Hertha BSC on 28 August, and 0-1 to VfL Bochum on 14 August.

Holstein Kiel sit 16th with four points and a goal difference of -3, scoring seven and conceding 10. Their away record mirrors Braunschweig's home difficulties, registering zero wins, one draw, and two defeats from three league trips. Kiel drew 1-1 with VfL Osnabrück on 19 September, lost 0-1 at 1. FC Heidenheim on 13 September, drew 2-2 with 1. FC Nürnberg on 5 September, lost 0-2 at 1. FC Magdeburg on 30 August, and drew 2-2 with FC St. Pauli on 14 August.

Kiel missing Zec while Braunschweig monitor Jäkel

Holstein Kiel travel without David Zec due to suspension, alongside injured pair Frederik Roslyng and Moritz Reimers, while Lasse Rosenboom is doubtful with injury. Kiel rely on top scorer Phil Harres, who has four goals in all competitions this season. At the back, Kiel have allowed 2.09 expected goals per game over their last five matches with data while creating 1.61.

Braunschweig are without Robin Heußer through injury, and defender Frederik Jäkel remains doubtful with an injury. Jan Urbich leads Braunschweig's scoring with three goals in all competitions. The hosts average 1.75 expected goals created per game and 2.04 conceded across their past five fixtures with data.

Recent head-to-head records favour Kiel

Holstein Kiel won 2-0 in the most recent encounter between the two clubs on 2 May 2026. Before that, the sides drew 1-1 on 7 December 2025. Eintracht Braunschweig won 2-1 on 19 January 2024, following a 1-0 Kiel victory on 30 July 2023.

Our model leans narrowly towards a Holstein Kiel win

Our model leans narrowly towards a Holstein Kiel win, representing a low-confidence call between two sides separated only by goal difference. While Kiel have yet to win away in three league fixtures, they have conceded three fewer goals than Braunschweig this season and won the previous meeting 2-0 on 2 May 2026. However, Kiel's defensive absence with David Zec suspended and an average of 2.09 expected goals allowed per game keep the margin tight.