Hamburg HSV   -   Holstein Kiel

As many as 57000 fans will be watching the match between Holstein Kiel and Hamburger SV, which is taking place on Saturday the 20th April. The game will take place in the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.

These teams played previously at the Holstein-Stadion in Kiel on 11.11.2023. In fact, it hasn't even been a year since their challenge for the win. Holstein Kiel was victorious during the last game. They scored four goals against Hamburger SV, who scored 2. So, Hamburger SV's fans have immense expectations from the team. During their last three action-packed matches, Holstein Kiel scored six goals, while Hamburger SV only managed to accumulate 5.

Winds are expected to be quite slow and shouldn't be an issue for the teams. Temperatures on the matchday will probably not rise high, reaching a daily maximum of 11°C, so the players shouldn't be exhausted too soon. However, chances for clear are quite high, so they might have to deal with that.

With Holstein Kiel being on the first position of the league, there's a lot to be expected from them; and with Hamburger Sv closing in on them on the 4th position, they can't afford to not take the upcoming match seriously.

Lineups – Hamburger SV vs. Holstein Kiel probable starters

Here is a summary of the players the managers will probably put on the field.

Manager Steffen Baumgart will probably use the following lineup for this match:
• Goalkeeper: Matheo Raab
• Defense: Sebastian Schonlau, Guilherme Ramos, Miro Muheim
• Midfield: Ludovit Reis, Laszlo Benes, Manuel Pherai, Jonas Meffert, Bakery Jatta
• Attack: Ransford Konigsdorffer, Andras Nemeth

In the upcoming match, Holstein Kiel's management will probably utilise a 3-4-3 formation using the following players:
• Goalkeeper: Timon Weiner
• Defenders: Timo Becker, Tom Rothe
• Midfielders: Patrick Erras, Marko Ivezic, Finn Porath, Lewis Holtby, Philipp Sander, Alexander Bernhardsson
• Forward line: Steven Skrzybski, Shuto Machino

Check one hour before kickoff to see the final team lineups on Oddspedia.

While Matheo Raab will probably guard Hamburger Sv's goal, he will be supported by Sebastian Schonlau, Guilherme Ramos and Miro Muheim in the defense. The front of Steffen Baumgart's 4-3-3 formation will be formed by Ransford Konigsdorffer and Andras Nemeth at the front, followed by Ludovit Reis, Laszlo Benes, Manuel Pherai, Jonas Meffert and Bakery Jatta, who together will try to score as many goals as possible for their team.

In case of an injury or for tactical reasons, the following players will probably keep themselves ready for substitution: Daniel Fernandes, Moritz Heyer, Noah Katterbach, Stephan Ambrosius, Nicolas Oliveira Kisilowski, Masaya Okugawa, Levin Oztunali, Jean-Luc Dompe, Robert Glatzel.

Holstein Kiel's defense will probably consist of Timo Becker and Tom Rothe, who will help goalkeeper Timon Weiner to prevent Hamburger Sv from scoring. At the front of the field, Steven Skrzybski and Shuto Machino will try to outmanoeuver the opposing defense, while Patrick Erras, Marko Ivezic, Finn Porath, Lewis Holtby, Philipp Sander and Alexander Bernhardsson will play at the midfield. As formation, they might choose a 3-4-3 lineup.

The following may be Holstein Kiel's substitute players, chosen by the manager: Marcel Engelhardt, Mikkel Kirkeskov, Carl Johansson, Lasse Rosenboom, Marvin Schulz, Nicolai Remberg, Holmbert Aron Fridjonsson, Fiete Arp, Niklas Niehoff.

Making the best possible bet

There are several key factors to take into consideration when you want to pick out a winner, but the most important thing is to find value in betting selections. Any bet that is projected to pay a higher rate than it should require players to consider a number of things such as direct h2h records, lineups, goal averages, goals and last matches performance. While a draw isn't that likely to happen (24.5%), a victory of Hamburger Sv is much more likely to occur. Experts give them a 45.8 percent chance to leave the match as the winner, while Holstein Kiel only gets a chance of 29.6%.
You may wish to also consider the following facts before you place your bet:

• Hamburger SV haven't scored in 0 of their 14 home matches in 2. Bundesliga this season.
• Holstein Kiel have kept a clean sheet in 5 matches in a row.
• Robert Glatzel is Hamburger SV's top scorer with 16 goals. Steven Skrzybski has scored 10 times for Holstein Kiel.
• Holstein Kiel have scored at least one goal for 21 consecutive matches.
• In 2. Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel has better performance than Hamburger SV.
• Hamburger SV scores 1.2 goals in a match against Holstein Kiel and Holstein Kiel scores 1.6 goals against Hamburger SV (on average).
• During the last 5 meetings with Hamburger SV playing at home, Hamburger SV have won 0 times, there have been 4 draws while Holstein Kiel have won 1 times. The goal difference is 8-5 in favour of Holstein Kiel.
• Last season's matches: 0-0 (Hamburger SV at home) and 2-3 (Holstein Kiel at home).

Match Details

• Hamburg HSV v Holstein Kiel
• 2. Bundesliga Germany
• Date - 20/04/2024
• Starting time - 18:30 UTC
• Venue: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany

Betting Odds Comparison

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Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Hamburg HSV To win	2.06	22Bet
Draw	3.98	22Bet
Holstein Kiel To win	3.20	BetMGM
Goals over 2.5	1.44	bet365
Goals under 2.5	2.70	bet365

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