Eintracht Braunschweig 1-0 Holstein Kiel: result and AI prediction
Eintracht Braunschweig – Holstein Kiel, 2. Bundesliga, Friday, October 9, 2026 at 05:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Eintracht-Stadion
Eintracht Braunschweig is #15 in the table (4 pts) and Holstein Kiel #16 (4 pts). Eintracht Braunschweig has not won any of its last 5 matches. Holstein Kiel has not won any of its last 5 matches. Eintracht Braunschweig averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Eintracht Braunschweig 1, draws 2, Holstein Kiel 3. Their last meeting, on May 2, 2026, ended Holstein Kiel 2-0 Eintracht Braunschweig.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a high-pressure basement battle between two sides who have struggled to turn competitive passages into league wins. Braunschweig have home backing and an urgent need to halt a damaging run, but their defensive record has repeatedly undone their attacking work. Kiel arrive with a steadier recent rhythm and Tim Walter’s excellent personal record against this opponent, although reported absences in defence and midfield complicate their preparation. Expect an edgy opening, then a more open match once one side commits bodies forward.
Head-to-head analysis
Kiel have won the more recent competitive meetings, including the last league encounter, but the previous match at Eintracht-Stadion finished level. The broader recent series contains both tight draws and open games, so venue alone has not produced a consistent pattern.
Injuries and absences
Kiel’s reported Zec suspension is the most important availability issue because it can force a central-defence reshuffle against a home side likely to attack set-pieces and second balls. Official league coverage also confirms an unavailable Kiel midfielder requiring back surgery, while Transfermarkt lists further absences for both squads.
Form (last 5)
Eintracht Braunschweig vs Holstein Kiel stats
| Eintracht Braunschweig | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 6 | 6 |
| Goals scored | 12 | 7 |
| Goals conceded | 13 | 10 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2026-05-02Holstein Kiel 2-0 Eintracht Braunschweig
- 2025-12-07Eintracht Braunschweig 1-1 Holstein Kiel
- 2025-07-19Eintracht Braunschweig 1-4 Holstein Kiel
- 2025-03-20Holstein Kiel 2-2 Eintracht Braunschweig
- 2024-01-19Holstein Kiel 1-2 Eintracht Braunschweig
- 2023-07-30Eintracht Braunschweig 0-1 Holstein Kiel

Eintracht Braunschweig
Holstein Kiel