Kiel vs. Schalke: Tip, Prognosis & Odds - 08/01/2021 - GERMANY: 2nd Bundesliga

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Kiel vs. Schalke: Tip, Prognosis & Odds - 08/01/2021 - GERMANY: 2nd Bundesliga

Both teams are threatened with a false start

Admittedly, you still have to get used to the fact that a pairing on Sunday afternoon is Kiel against Schalke. But not because KSV Holstein managed to get promoted to the Bundesliga last season, but because the Royal Blues, as is well known, had to step into the second division without a sound.

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Before the second game day, the Ruhrpottlers are threatened with a total false start. Should a forecast on the home side pay off in the duel Kiel vs. Schalke, the traditional club from Gelsenkirchen would still be without points. However, the storks will not be able to go into this match without any pressure, because they too lost at the start at FC St. Pauli and want to write for the first time at the weekend.

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The fact that the odds between Kiel and Schalke tend to be in favor of the host should be a sign from the fence post that the bookmakers still do not trust the miners very much. In view of the great fluctuation in the squad and the fact that many players who were already there in the previous season have to develop a winning win again, the easy favorite role of the Werner-Elf is understandable.

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But it may even be the smartest choice to forego a bet on the three-way market and instead play a tip between Kiel and Schalke that one or the other goal will be scored. Corresponding quotes for "both meet” or "over 2.5” can be found in the Admiralbet app, among other things.

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Kiel - statistics & current form

Holstein Kiel would have expected the start of the new season to be very different in the previous week. With 0: 3, the storks got under the wheels at FC St. Pauli and thus greet the currently less than meaningful classification of a relegation place.

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The fact that the first competitive game after losing the second leg in the relegation goes so badly can certainly be attributed to the great mental challenge of having to make the next attempt after a "near rise" in the lower house. Since this problem cannot be solved within a few days, it is definitely associated with a certain risk to venture a prognosis on the home side between Kiel and Schalke.

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Kiel was particularly strong at home in the preseason

In this context, however, at least the home record from the past season gives hope, because with eleven wins from 17 games in the Holstein Stadium, two draws and only four defeats, the North Germans were among the strongest home teams in the league comparison. In at least ten cases, a bet on at least three hits would have gone through.

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Despite the botched start, coach Ole Werner will continue to want to push his offensive and courageous style of play through. But since Schalke also demand that they play dominantly in the second division, we expect a lively back and forth, in which one or the other hit should be the logical consequence. Especially after the clear bankruptcy against St. Pauli, KSV Holstein will be eager to make amends in front of a home crowd. With the exception of Arslan, Komenda and van den Bergh, all actors are there.

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Expected formation of Kiel:

Gelios - basket, choice, Si. Lorenz, Kirkeskov - Erras - Mühling, Sander - Bartels, H. Fridjonsson, Mees

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Schalke - statistics & current form

FC Schalke 04 started the second division season with extremely high expectations. The tradition of the club alone means that anything other than an immediate return to the Bundesliga would be considered a bitter disappointment. The fact that this almost inhuman pressure does not pass the team seamlessly was already clear in the previous week when the Gelsenkirchen team lost at home despite a 1-0 lead against Hamburger SV.

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Despite all the justified criticism of the 1: 3 defeat, it should not be neglected that the team of coach Grammozis performed well over long periods, created many opportunities and only conceded the two goals in the final phase. So it is not all bad that may be reported differently in the media. Against this background, the odds on the guest in the Macht Kiel vs. Schalke are probably a bit too high.

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Does Terodde also score against the storks?

The well-known offensive with experienced players such as Terodde, Bülter or Drexler shows that the miners have quality. Victor Palsson on the six meanwhile holds the store together defensively. Incidentally, the Icelander has good experiences with the upcoming opponent, because on the last matchday of the preseason, Palsson and his ex-club Darmstadt beat Kiel 3-2. Certainly he would have no objection to the same result on Sunday.

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Hope from the Royal Blues' point of view is also likely to be given by the fact that Simon Terodde scored three times in his four second division games against KSV Holstein. Although the Fährmann, Latza, Hoppe and Sané are definitely not available due to injury reasons, there are some indications at the weekend that some goals could be scored. Both teams want to play courageously forwards. Both teams absolutely need to win to stay on top. A match with three or more hits would be logical.

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Expected formation of Schalke:

Mi. Langer - Thiaw, Wouters, M. Kaminski - Flick, Palsson - Ranftl, Ouwejan - Drexler - Terodde, Bülter

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Direct comparison / H2H

This paragraph is extremely short in this match, because Holstein Kiel and Schalke 04 have never faced each other in league football. The only three duels that have existed so far between these clubs date from the 40s and 60s and therefore have no influence whatsoever. Still interesting: In the three encounters from long forgotten times, an impressive 13 goals were scored

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Betting base forecast & Germany Kiel - Schalke Germany tip

It is quite possible that Holstein Kiel and FC Schalke 04 will face each other on Sunday lunchtime, which will be quite high in the table at the end of the season. However, in order to make it into this new second division season for the first time, both coaches will endeavor to land the first three on the weekend as part of the second match day.

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If we look at the betting odds between Kiel and Schalke, it becomes clear that the bookmakers also find it difficult to name a favorite. In our eyes we can expect a completely balanced game at eye level, in which a lot can happen. In order to keep the risk within limits, we are therefore switching to the betting market for the number of goals.

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We would rate it as relatively likely that three or more goals will be scored. The main reasons for this are the high quality offensive series of both teams as well as the already offensive approach of both coaches. The fact that both the storks and the squires absolutely need a victory should also lead to an open exchange of blows.

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The bottom line is that we decide between Kiel and Schalke for the tip on the over 2.5. At the top we get a 1.81 via the Unibet app, which is worth a self-confident use of six units. Alternatively, it can also be useful to bet that both teams will score at least one goal. The spectators present at the fjord can look forward to an interesting match.

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