German Cup
2025-12-03 - Hamburger SV vs Holstein Kiel
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB Pokal Round of 16
Volksparkstadion - Hamburg
Wednesday, 03rd December 2025 - kickoff 20:45 CET
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV were winless in five straight matches (four defeats) before sensationally beating VfB Stuttgart 2-1 last weekend. It was a lucky, last-second win, but a much-needed one, after which they celebrated as if they had won the league.
It is understandable what that win meant to them, and their confidence is a bit higher now. Beating Holstein Kiel will perfectly prepare them for next weekend's match against Werder Bremen, and I expect Hamburger SV to be focused and motivated here.
Interestingly, Hamburger SV have won just once in their last six duels against Holstein Kiel, suffering four defeats.
Another fact about their matches is that all of their last five duels played in Hamburg from 2021 onwards ended with under 2.5 goals.
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel is a struggling 2.Bundesliga side, sitting only two points above the relegation zone. They have suffered three defeats in their last four league matches, so their current form is very poor.
A relegation battle is on their cards for this season, and I doubt they have high hopes in the German cup competition.
Their away form is also poor – Holstein Kiel failed to win any of their last four away matches, suffering three losses.
The Betting Verdict
Hamburger SV is by no means a powerful team, but they look good enough to beat out-of-sorts Holstein Kiel.
The big win against VfB Stuttgart should motivate Hamburger SV well, so let’s go with a home win in this match at good odds.
The Pick :
Hamburger SV 1-0 Holstein Kiel
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Hamburger SV to win at odds of 1.73 at BetFred
