Holstein Kiel desperately need points on Sunday, May 16 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Holstein Kiel come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Energie Cottbus, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Holstein Kiel head into this on the back of a defeat, while Energie Cottbus arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

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

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