Holstein Kiel desperately need points on Sunday, Dec 6 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Karlsruher SC come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Holstein Kiel travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Karlsruher SC and Holstein Kiel have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Karlsruher SC won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Karlsruher SC win or a draw looks most likely.