Holstein vs Hertha prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 16, 2026
In the eighth round of Germany’s 2. Bundesliga, Holstein and Hertha will meet on October 16, 2026. The visitors will clearly be targeting victory, but their opponents are also in desperate need of points.
Holstein - Hertha team news and expert analysis
The club from Kiel played in the top flight not long ago, but their debut campaign ended with a penultimate-place finish, while last spring, back at their familiar level, they could manage only 12th. Having eliminated 1860 Munich in the cup, they have been unable to win in the league. They also lost to Eintracht Braunschweig, albeit narrowly, 0-1.
The Berlin side clearly appear to be stuck in the 2. Bundesliga. In 2025/2026, they settled for 51 points and finished seventh. This time, however, after edging past Saarbrücken on penalties in the cup, they have produced a perfect league record. They also beat Greuther Fürth 2-1, moving to the top of the table.
Davidsen and company score around one goal per game while conceding considerably more — 1.57 on average. The league leaders, meanwhile, are averaging 2.71 goals scored and still concede a notable 1.14 per match.
Previous matches: Holstein - Hertha
The teams have met five times in total, with the capital club winning twice and suffering their first defeat in April.
It is unlikely that the visitors will stumble this time either. We are backing them to win with a "zero" handicap (odds – 1.62).
Holstein - Hertha: key statistics and trends
- Holstein are winless in five consecutive matches
- 57% of Holstein’s matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.57
- Hertha have won every match since the start of the season, including their penalty-shootout cup victory
- 86% of Hertha’s matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.86
Holstein - Hertha: possible starting lineups
Holstein play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Weiner - Parduzi, Tolkin, Madsen, Sekine - Meffert - de Regt, Davidsen, Balsi, Kapralik - Harres
Hertha play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Gersbeck - Pedersen, Colbe, Gechter, Aitschberger - Brekalo, Zezza, Seguin, Adewumi - Grenning, Thorsteinsson
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s progress in the Germany 2. Bundesliga standings
