A high-stakes clash awaits at Holstein Stadion as Holstein Kiel host Paderborn at 1:30 PM Jan 18, 2026, both eyeing a key result in the 2. Bundesliga.

Holstein Kiel are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Paderborn will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, both teams are level with 4 wins each in 10 past encounters. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Paderborn came out on top 1-2.

With so much at stake in the 2. Bundesliga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.