Holstein Kiel desperately need points on Sunday, Dec 20 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Energie Cottbus come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Holstein Kiel travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Energie Cottbus won their last outing, while Holstein Kiel suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Energie Cottbus and Holstein Kiel have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Holstein Kiel won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Energie Cottbus a slight edge, but Holstein Kiel are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.