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
Key match information
Bochum played Holstein Kiel in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Bochum: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Holstein Kiel: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bochum scores 1.38 and concedes 1.27 goals per match. Holstein Kiel scores 1.19 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bochum 62%, Holstein Kiel 65%. Over 2.5: Bochum 46%, Holstein Kiel 50%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Bochum has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.33. Bochum: 14.0 shots per match, Holstein Kiel: 12.3.
Match halves
Bochum: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.73. Holstein Kiel: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Bochum: 0-15 (8 goals). Holstein Kiel: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bochum is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Bochum · 0.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.38 goals / match - Bochum · 1.19 goals / match - Holstein Kiel
Bochum is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.27 goals / match - Bochum · 1.54 goals / match - Holstein Kiel
Bochum scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Holstein Kiel keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 matches).
Holstein Kiel scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bochum
Over / Under - Holstein Kiel
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 27% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Holstein Kiel - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 23%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bochum
Holstein Kiel
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Bochum 0 - 1 - 0 Holstein Kiel. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.