Koln vs Holstein: are Billy Goats stronger?

Germany

FC Koeln

Germany

1. Bundesliga Qualification

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26 May 12:30 UTC

Holstein Kiel

Germany

Koln is a clear favourite in a game against Holstein, but will Billy Goats met the expectations on May 26? What to expect from this encounter? You'll find the answer in our prediction.

FC Koeln vs Holstein Kiel Prediction and Betting Tips (26.05.2021)

Command Analysis

FC Koeln

Germany

Koln had a very weak season, they barely avoided straight relegation. The Billy Goats were in a turbulent form throughout the entire season, but the ending of the season was so terrible that the head coach, Markus Gisdol, resigned. Friedhelm Funkel took over as the new manager and he fulfilled the team's objective - he saved the team from straight relegation, club finished 16th in the standings, two points ahead of Werder.

Holstein Kiel

Germany

Holstein had a powerful season - Ole Werner's side was one of the main contenders for the promotion throughout the entire season. They failed to deserve a straight promotion though - a loss to Darmstadt (2:3) in the last round sent The Storks to the third spot in the standings, so now they will have to beat Koln to get the promotion.

Holstein also managed to beat Bayern out of the German Cup and reached the semi-final of the tournament, where Kiel outfit was smashed by Borussia Dortmund (0:5).

Trends

СтавкаExact score 1:0

Koln secured two out of their last four home wins with that score

5.95

СтавкаHolstein to not score

Koln hasn't conceded a goal in their two most recent fixtures

2.28

СтавкаKoln to score in the second half

In their last six home games Koln scored in the second half

1.55

Tip and bets

1.72Koln to win

Koln had to work hard to get a place in the relegation playoff and got Holstein as the opponent. The Billy Goats are huge favourites ahead of this game. Koln is a better team, plus their players are way more experienced and Holstein, despite their achievements, is not a team of Bundesliga caliber right now.

At home, Koln will surely play for a victory and there is high chance of achieving it - Holstein is not so great on defense, plus club lost two important fixtures in a row, so team is obviously not in a good mood right now.

In our opinion, guests have no chance. Our prediction - Koln to win

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1.87total under 2,5

Koln is not a high-scoring team - Billy Goats scored only two goals in last three games. Any mistake may prove to be fatal in this match, so hosts are unlikely to open up. Same can be said about Holstein, they will obviously count on their defense in an away game.

Our second bet will be on total under 2,5 goals

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