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Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg Prediction— Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Matchday 4 ·Saturday, September 5, 2026, 11:00

Holstein Kiel logo
Holstein Kiel
PPG 1.30 · HOME
LAST 5
DDL ··
VS
UPCOMING
1. FC Nürnberg logo
1. FC Nürnberg
PPG 1.41 · AWAY
LAST 5
WWW ··

// Model verdict

Over 2.5

Combined xG of 3.1 puts the goal expectation above the line. Model probability 63.7% vs bookmaker-implied 62.5% — a real, if thin, edge.

+1.9% EXPECTED VALUE ↗
ROI TRACKED

Poisson scoreline matrix HOME ↓ / AWAY →

01234+ 0 0-04.3%0-16.8%0-25.4%0-32.9%0-4+1.6%1 1-06.7%1-110.6%1-28.4%1-34.5%1-4+2.5%2 2-05.2%2-18.3%2-26.6%2-33.5%2-4+2.0%3 3-02.7%3-14.3%3-23.4%3-31.8%3-4+1.0%4+ 4+-01.5%4+-12.4%4+-21.9%4+-31.0%4+-4+0.6%
Cell shade = scoreline probability LOW HIGH

Markets vs the line MODEL / ODDS / EV

MarketModelImpliedOddsEV
Home win 35.0% 41.7% 2.40 -16.0%
Draw 23.0% 27.8% 3.60 -10.3%
Away win 42.0% 37.7% 2.65 +11.3%
Over 2.5 63.7% 62.5% 1.60 +1.9%
Over 3.5 40.3% 40.8% 2.45 -1.3%
BTTS 61.5% 67.6% 1.48 -9.0%
Home O1.5 46.0% 51.3% 1.95 -10.3%
Away O1.5 47.9% 48.8% 2.05 -1.8%

League track record

Based on 50 resolved predictions

1X2 Acc 42%
O2.5 56%
BTTS 58%
Score Hit 46%
ROI -17.4%
Bet Hit 50%

Correct score prediction CORRECT SCORE MODEL

1 – 3 41%CONFIDENCE
xG (home)1.6 xG (away)1.6 BTTS prob61.5%

A 42% / xG 1.6-1.6 / O2.5 64% / BTTS 62%

Top 5 Poisson scorelines

#1 1–1 10.6%
#2 1–2 8.4%
#3 2–1 8.3%
#4 0–2 5.4%
#5 0–1 6.8%

Expected goals MODEL xG

Holstein Kiel1.6
1. FC Nürnberg1.6

COMBINED 3.1 xG → O2.5 PROB 63.7% · O3.5 PROB 40.3%

Form & verdict PPG

HOLSTEIN KIEL · PPG 1.30

1. FC NÜRNBERG · PPG 1.41

✓ FAIR - Balanced matchup, limited value
60%
BALANCED

xG gap -0.03 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk

Win probability 1X2

Holstein Kiel (H) 35.0%
ODDS 2.40 · IMPLIED 41.7% EV -16.0%
Draw 23.0%
ODDS 3.60 · IMPLIED 27.8% EV -10.3%
1. FC Nürnberg (A) 42.0%
ODDS 2.65 · IMPLIED 37.7% EV +11.3%

Season Statistics average per match · 3 matches · 2026

Holstein Kiel ▾ lower is better 1. FC Nürnberg

Attack

14.7
Shots
14.7
4.7
Shots on target
7.3
6.3
Shots off target
4.0
3.7
Blocked shots
3.3
11.0
Shots inside box
10.0
3.7
Shots outside box
4.7
31.8%
Shooting accuracy
50.0%
28.6%
Goals per shot on target
50.0%
1.33
Goals
3.67
1.86
xG for
1.55

Defence

12.0
Shots faced
15.0
3.7
Shots on target faced
4.0
2.00
Goals conceded
1.00
1.37
xG against
1.97
2.0
Goalkeeper saves
3.0

Control

59.3%
Possession
55.0%
512
Passes
463
439
Accurate passes
395
85.8%
Pass accuracy
85.3%
4.0
Corners
3.7
5.3
Corners faced
6.0
0.3
Offsides
1.0

Discipline

15.7
Fouls
10.0
3.3
Yellow cards
2.0
0.00
Red cards
0.00

Match Preview & Prediction

Holstein Kiel face 1. FC Nürnberg in Germany - 2. Bundesliga on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Holstein Kiel a 35% chance, the draw 23% and 1. FC Nürnberg 42%, so 1. FC Nürnberg are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.6 for Holstein Kiel and 1.6 for 1. FC Nürnberg (3.1 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 64% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 62% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Holstein Kiel are averaging 1.30 points per game versus 1.41 for 1. FC Nürnberg. The best value bet our model finds is RES_A/O15, with an expected value of +4.3%.

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