Hamburg will host Holstein Kiel at the Volksparkstadion on Tuesday in the round of 16 of the 2025-26 DFB Pokal campaign. The hosts will hope to secure a victory over a lower division team and qualify for the next round of the cup.
Hamburg were held to extra time by amateur side FK Pirmasens in the first round, but eventually won 2-1 before winning 1-0 against 10-man Heidenheim in the second round. HSV have struggled to score points consistently this season and currently sit 13th in the German top flight, but will be hoping to make significant improvements on their cup return.
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Kiel are having a very similar season in Bundesliga 2 as they also sit 13th in the division with just four wins in 14 league matches, but will still be keen to qualify for the next cup round.
The visitors enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 victory over amateur side Homburg in the first round before securing a surprise 1-0 win over 10-man VFL Wolfsburg in the second round, and will be hoping to knock out another top division side in midweek.
Hamburger vs Holstein Kiel Head to Head and Key Figures
- The two teams met on 22 occasions before Wednesday’s cup clash. Hamburg won seven of those matches, and seven ended in draws, while Holstein Kiel won the other eight.
- Six of the last ten editions of this meeting have ended in draws.
- The hosts have only won one competitive victory in this match since the 2007-08 season.
- The visitors have scored eight goals and kept three clean sheets in the last five editions of this match.
- HSV have the second worst offensive record in the Bundesliga this season with just 11 goals scored in 13 games played.
- Kiel has the second worst offensive record in Bundesliga 2 this season with just 14 goals scored in 14 games played.
Hamburg vs Holstein Kiel Prediction
HSV are favorites to claim victory in midweek thanks to their home advantage, but they must not become complacent if they are to avoid any surprises.
Storks will want to force the match into extra time, but will have to do their best to do so.
Prediction: Hamburg 2-1 Holstein Kiel
Hamburg vs Holstein Kiel Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Winning hamburger
Tip 2 – Goals Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 Goals (Three of the visitors’ last five games have featured over 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 – Both teams score: Yes (four of the hosts’ last five games have seen both teams get on the scoresheet)
Edited by Peter P.
