Eintracht Frankfurt – Holstein Kiel
Our Frankfurt – Kiel tip is: Both teams score – 1.66 odds
- Kiel has scored in every away game in the Bundesliga so far
- Frankfurt has scored in every home game in the Bundesliga so far
- The first leg ended with 4:2 for SGE
On Sunday, the third-placed team in the Bundesliga will host fourth-placed Holstein Kiel, who are threatened by relegation, at the Deutsche Bank Park. Despite solid performances, the team from Hesse have not been able to win four games in a row, as the recent 1-1 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach showed. The gap to their pursuers, RB Leipzig, has narrowed to three points, while Bayer Leverkusen are already seven points ahead at the top.
Kiel remain in penultimate place after an emotional 2-2 draw with VfL Bochum, just one point behind 1. FC Heidenheim. Particularly bitter: a potential winning goal from Lewis Holtby was disallowed after a VAR review, which caused great resentment among the Störche. Coach Marcel Rapp must now quickly lift his team again, because the task in Frankfurt will not be any easier. Eintracht have their strengths at home under coach Dino Toppmöller and want to finally get back on the road to success with new signing Michy Batshuayi. You can find out whether they will succeed in our Frankfurt – Kiel betting tip.
Frankfurt – Kiel info
- Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main
- Date and Time: 16.02.2025, 17:30
- Competition: Bundesliga, 22nd matchday
- TV broadcast: DAZN
Frankfurt Form & Bilanz Check
Eintracht is currently going through a phase of stagnation. In the last four games, Dino Toppmöller’s team has not won, most recently drawing three league games in a row against Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg and Mönchengladbach. Particularly noticeable: the lack of composure in front of goal is currently preventing greater success.
Eintracht continue on CL course
The departure of top striker Omar Marmoush to Manchester City for 75 million euros has left a noticeable gap in the attack. The new signings Michy Batshuayi and Hugo Ekitiké are now supposed to close this gap, but they still need time to integrate. Nevertheless, with 39 points and third place in the table, Eintracht are still on course for the Champions League, even though their lead over their pursuers RB Leipzig has dwindled to three points.
Frankfurt’s strong home record is interesting – the team has not been beaten in front of their own fans at the Deutsche Bank Park for four games. However, they are currently lacking the necessary firepower, which is also reflected in the many draws. One might wonder whether the team has underestimated the loss of Marmoush after all. It remains to be seen whether the newcomers can close this gap in the coming weeks.
Frankfurt Facts & Analysis
- Three Bundesliga draws in a row
- Without a win in four games
- Unbeaten in four home games
Eintracht Frankfurt will probably play a 4-4-2 system under the direction of coach Dino Toppmöller. Trapp will be in goal as usual. Kristensen, Tuta, Theate and Brown could play in the back line, orchestrating the team’s defensive play. The midfield is expected to be Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson and Götze. The attack could be shaped by Batshuayi and Ekitiké.
Kiel Form & Bilanz Check
Holstein Kiel continue to fight hard to avoid relegation, most recently with a well-deserved 2-2 draw against direct rivals VfL Bochum. Kiel have shown two very different sides: they have been dangerous in attack, scoring at least two goals in six of their last seven games, but have been too vulnerable in defense, as reflected in their worrying goal difference of -21.
Kiel put in a good performance but got little reward
The surprising 4-2 win against Borussia Dortmund was remarkable and underlines the team’s potential. However, this was followed by a phase in which they only managed one point from three games, including a narrow 3-4 defeat at Bayern Munich, which was encouraging but yielded no points. The 17th place in the table reflects the precarious situation, although the gap of just one point to the safety line seems eminently catchable.
The controversial referee team around Felix Zwayer caused a stir during the game against Bochum when a potential winning goal by Lewis Holtby was disallowed after a VAR check. One cannot help but feel that such decisions weigh particularly heavily in the current situation. Interestingly, Marcel Rapp’s team is showing remarkable mental strength despite the setbacks and is not giving up even when trailing.
Kiel Facts & Analysis
- Scored twice in six of the last seven games
- Still winless away from home
- Only one clean sheet this season
As part of the preparation for the next game, coach Marcel Rapp has planned a clear strategy for Holstein Kiel in the proven 3-1-4-2 system. With a back three and a strengthened midfield, the balance between defense and attack is to be optimized.
Frankfurt – Kiel head-to-head & statistics
The only previous meeting between Eintracht Frankfurt and Holstein Kiel was in September 2024. Eintracht ran out 4-2 winners that day – a high-scoring clash that was hard-fought.
The course of the game was interesting: after an even first half, Frankfurt turned up the heat after the break and secured the win. It is worth noting that both teams scored in both halves, which speaks to the offensive alignment of both teams.
The game was a real offensive spectacle with a total of six goals – all under bets were pulverized. You might think that both teams still have room for improvement defensively, considering that goals were scored in both the first and second halves.
However, it is difficult to identify reliable patterns or trends based on the small number of direct duels. It remains to be seen whether the next encounter will be a similarly high-scoring game.
