Regensburg vs Holstein Kiel tips and predictions

Prices look fair ahead of tight 2. Bundesliga encounter

With a handful of points between them, it's seventh placed Regensburg welcoming 13th placed Holstein Kiel in this 2. Bundesliga clash as the home team looks to build on the 9-point gap between the sides.

It makes plenty of sense to say the visitors will come through this but when all's said and done the home side is the pick to be running out with the win.

Regensburg have had some good results in the build up to this match. The hosts have registered 9 wins in their last 20 matches while the travelling side has tasted defeat in 2 of their recent 3 matches on the road.

These home players have enjoyed a purple patch. Regensburg have scored two or more goals in 11 of their recent 12 home matches.

There have been periods when Holstein Kiel have lost their shape and they have lacked the required tools near their 18-yard line. They have conceded at least once in 14 of their last 15 matches. Their critics might say all is not well. In front of goal, the visitors have been disappointing. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 6 away matches.

It's possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side has the brighter start. Most previews are saying that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in possession. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting on this occasion.