Bochum vs Holstein Kiel: match statistics
Bochum displays significantly better home form with a 46% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+6) in home matches. Holstein Kiel is in terrible away form, winning just 15% of matches away and conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match. Another key factor is the current form - Kiel has collected only 0.2 points per match in the last 5 games, suffering 4 defeats. Bochum boasts better xG statistics (1.82 vs 1.19) and attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.62 goals in home matches. The hosts' advantage in clean sheets (38% vs 15%) and solid home form (recent matches: wllwwlwddwddw) gives them a real chance of victory. However, Bochum's high percentage of draws at home (31%) and the unpredictability of lower-table teams suggest that a draw also remains possible.
Bochum vs Holstein Kiel: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bochum played against Holstein Kiel in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Bochum has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Holstein Kiel has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Bochum scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.27. Holstein Kiel scores 1.19 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Bochum's games and 65% of Holstein Kiel's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 50%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bochum has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.33 per game. Bochum takes 14.0 shots per game, while Holstein Kiel takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Bochum leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Holstein Kiel leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bochum's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Holstein Kiel, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bochum displays significantly better home form with a 46% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+6) in home matches. Holstein Kiel is in terrible away form, winning just 15% of matches away and conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match. Another key factor is the current form - Kiel has collected only 0.2 points per match in the last 5 games, suffering 4 defeats. Bochum boasts better xG statistics (1.82 vs 1.19) and attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.62 goals in home matches. The hosts' advantage in clean sheets (38% vs 15%) and solid home form (recent matches: wllwwlwddwddw) gives them a real chance of victory. However, Bochum's high percentage of draws at home (31%) and the unpredictability of lower-table teams suggest that a draw also remains possible.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bochum | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bochum is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bochum · 0.2 pts / game - Holstein Kiel
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bochum is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Bochum · 1.19 goals / game - Holstein Kiel
Bochum is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Bochum · 1.54 goals / game - Holstein Kiel
Bochum scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Holstein Kiel keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Holstein Kiel scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bochum
Over / Under - Holstein Kiel
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bochum - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Holstein Kiel - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 23%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bochum
Holstein Kiel
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Bochum | Liga | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.65 | 2.90 | ▼ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 60% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 59% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 23% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 70% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 85% | • 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- BochumYellow cardNiclas Thiede
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Bochum's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Holstein Kiel. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bochum vs Holstein Kiel?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Bochum 2:3 Holstein Kiel. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bochum vs Holstein Kiel?
Bochum score 1.38 goals per game on average and Holstein Kiel 1.19. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Bochum's matches and 65% of Holstein Kiel's.
What form are Bochum and Holstein Kiel in?
Over the last 5 games Bochum have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Holstein Kiel 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bochum vs Holstein Kiel?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bochum vs Holstein Kiel: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.