Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich prediction and betting tips on September 14, 2024
Bundesliga Germany
In the 3rd round of the German Bundesliga on September 14, 2024, Holstein Kiel will host Bayern Munich. The home team will attempt to surprise the national powerhouse, but even a draw would be a major upset.
Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich: Key Statistics and Trends
- Holstein Kiel has lost five of their last six matches.
- Bayern Munich has won seven matches in a row.
- Holstein Kiel has conceded in each of their last 6 matches.
- Bayern Munich has scored at least once in their last 20 matches.
- Holstein Kiel leads at halftime in 44% of matches, while Bayern Munich leads in 50% of matches.
Our prediction for the Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich match
The "Storks" had long been making noise mainly in cup competitions, while in league play they were bouncing between Germany's third and fourth divisions. It wasn't until 2017 that they were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga. Twice they finished third but lost in the promotion playoffs. Last spring, however, the team finished second and earned their debut spot in the top tier of German football. Meanwhile, the "Record Champions" failed to learn from their close call in the 2023 spring season when they retained the Bundesliga title only because Borussia Dortmund slipped up. In the new campaign, Bayern finished third, behind Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart.
Now, Vincent Kompany is managing Bayern. Joining him from England are Palhinha and Olise. However, after selling Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to Manchester United, they were unable to acquire Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen. Holstein Kiel’s reinforcements were more modest, with signings like Knudsen, Gigovic, Puchacz, Geshwill, and Jaworski.
Rapp’s men started the season with a win, though it came in the cup against Alemannia Aachen. In the league, they’ve suffered defeats to Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Bayern has won all their matches: a commanding victory over Ulm in the cup, a comeback win over Wolfsburg (turning 1-2 into 3-2), and a solid 2-0 victory against Freiburg in the last round.
Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich: Possible Starting Lineups
Holstein Kiel (probable lineup): Weiner – Komenda, Johansson, Erras, Becker – Bernhardsson, Knudsen, Holtby, Porath – Mühling, Pichler
Bayern Munich (probable lineup): Neuer – Guerreiro, Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, Kimmich – Tel, Pavlovich, Olise, Musiala, Gnabry – Kane
Head to Head matches: Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich
The only previous meeting between these two clubs occurred in January 2021 in the DFB-Pokal. The match ended in a draw in regular time, with Holstein Kiel stunning Bayern by winning in a penalty shootout.
Free prediction today for the match: Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich
A competitive match is unlikely in this pairing. We predict an away victory for the favorite with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.67).
