Holstein Kiel vs Bochum

Holstein Kiel made light work of Bochum this afternoon, running out comfortable 3-1 winners at the Holstein-Stadion. The hosts controlled proceedings for large stretches, keeping 53 percent possession and making it count with ten shots on goal. Bochum rarely threatened, managing just six attempts as Kiel's defence stayed disciplined and their midfield dominated the tempo. The visitors did pull one back at some point to make it interesting, but it never felt like they'd genuinely threaten an upset. This was exactly the kind of performance Kiel needed after a mixed run of form. Three points at home keeps them moving in the right direction, and they'll take confidence from how they managed the game tactically. Bochum, meanwhile, head back down the motorway with little to show for their efforts and questions to answer about whether they can stay competitive in this league.

Holstein Kiel 3-1 Bochum was the final score at Holstein-Stadion, in a game where Holstein Kiel did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Holstein Kiel also had the better share of the ball, holding 53% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from Holstein Kiel against 6 from Bochum over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Holstein Kiel, and Bochum pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.