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Peter Green - December 12, 2018
Holstein Kiel vs Arminia Bielefeld
German 2.Bundesliga
Date: Friday, 14th December 2018
Kick-off at 17.30 UK/ 18.30 CET
Venue: Holstein-Stadion (Kiel).
Kiel, one of the better teams in the league, hosts Bielefeld, a team constantly in the threat of relegation. The match takes place on Friday at the Holstein Stadion.
Bielefeld is the 14th team in league standings and has 15 points against their name on the board. They are just four points above the relegation line. Their record reads three wins, six draws, and seven losses.
Kiel is the fifth team in the table and has 27 points so far in their campaign. They won seven matches, drew six and lost three. The team has a goal difference of +8.
Bielefeld played out a draw at their home, against Sandhausen, in their last league match. The final scoreline was 1-1. The match appeared to be heading towards the visitors when Voglsammer scored the equalizer for the hosts.
Kiel recorded a tough away win last weekend, against Dresden, The final score was 0-2 in favor of the visitors. Both goals came early in the first half itself. Muhling and Honsak got on the scoresheet for Kiel.
The home team looks the absolute favorites to win this tie. They hold a 100% unbeaten record against this particular opponent. Also, at this stadium, Kiel has a 100% winning record against Bielefeld.
Kiel is unbeaten in their last eight matches overall. They are also unbeaten in their last eight home matches and has lost just three of their last 23 home games.
Bielefeld is winless in their last nine ties and has just two wins to their name in the last 15 attempts. They are winless in their last five away matches and has won only thrice in their last 19 outings, away from home.
Kiel will win the match, and both the halves.
