Holstein Kiel desperately need points on Sunday, Feb 21 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). FC Heidenheim, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Holstein Kiel head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC Heidenheim arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Holstein Kiel face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. FC Heidenheim have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Holstein Kiel won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, FC Heidenheim arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Holstein Kiel. FC Heidenheim to win.