Kiel – Hoffenheim Tip DFB Pokal, 2nd main round on Wednesday, 28.10.26 at 20:45 CET
Of course, Holstein Kiel was able to stop the downward spiral, at least for the time being, with the 3-0 win against Dynamo Dresden on the last second division matchday. Nevertheless, I see the ex-Bundesliga team in the 2nd round of the DFB Cup against TSG Hoffenheim on a losing cause.
After all, the fact is that Kiel has only been able to collect eight points in nine league games and in its current condition simply has other worries than a cup game against Hoffenheim.
In addition, TSG have fought their way out of their temporary crisis and can go into the cup evening with confidence after three wins in a row. “Win Hoffenheim with handicap -1” at odds around 2.10 at bet365 is the right bet for this.
I simply can’t imagine Kiel moving into the next round of the cup under the current conditions.
Hoffenheim have ensured a real statement victory with the recent 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen and will not make the mistake of taking the cup game against Kiel lightly. In my opinion, the low rate of TSG progressing is fully justified.
Kiel vs. Hoffenheim AI predictions:
Of course, the 2nd round of the DFB Cup will not work without AI. In his Kiel Hoffenheim AI prediction, the digital brain serves you more tip alternatives.
Hoffenheim have rediscovered scoring goals in recent weeks. It is therefore not unlikely that TSG will also go forward in Kiel from the start. “Over 3.5 goals” at odds of about 1.90 is therefore definitely worth considering at Betano.
Predicted chance of winning:
| Victory Kiel |
Draw |
Victory Hoffenheim |
| 15.6% |
20.7% |
63.7% |
I find the selection “Hoffenheim leads at half-time” extremely interesting. The odds are just below 2.00 and offer sufficient value. TSG are likely to go into the game euphoric after the win against Bayer and could take the second division team by surprise.
The third tip of the AI probably divides opinions. “Kiel under 0.5 goals” at an excellent rate of about 2.85 is supported by the fact that Hoffenheim have survived the last two games without conceding a goal. However, it is also true that TSG played these games in front of their home crowd.
What you need to know about Kiel vs. Hoffenheim betting
- Hoffenheim have recently won three competitive games in a row for the first time since January 2026.
- With the victory in Dresden, Kiel has scored the first victory of the current second division season.
- Hoffenheim have won all four direct duels so far.
- In all four previous duels, the bet “Both teams to score” would have been successful in each case.
- So far, there has not been a duel between Kiel and Hoffenheim in which fewer than four goals have been scored.
