Holstein Kiel desperately need points on Friday, Oct 16 at 6:30 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). Hertha Berlin, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Holstein Kiel head into this on the back of a defeat, while Hertha Berlin arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Holstein Kiel and Hertha Berlin have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Hertha Berlin won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Hertha Berlin's quality should tell even on the road. Holstein Kiel will push, but the visitors have too much class. Hertha Berlin to win.