Match report

Arminia Bielefeld Hold Off Holstein Kiel for a Thrilling 2–2 Draw (2. Bundesliga)

Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
2–2
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
Jan 23, 2026

Arminia Bielefeld and Holstein Kiel delivered an enthralling encounter in the 2. Bundesliga, with Ivan Nekić scoring early for Holstein Kiel before L. Schneider's own goal leveled the match. Despite a controversial red card that saw Nekić dismissed, Arminia capitalized on their numerical advantage to score through J. Grodowski's penalty and N. Sarenren Bazee's late equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Ivan Nekić scored for Holstein Kiel in the 45th minute.
  • • L. Schneider inadvertently put one past his own net, scoring an own goal at 33 minutes.
  • • J. Grodowski converted a penalty to level the score at 1–1 after Ivan Nekić was shown a red card for Holstein Kiel in the 67th minute.
  • • N. Sarenren Bazee secured Arminia Bielefeld's equalizing goal with an assist from R. Uldrikis in the 87th minute.

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 5 M. Bauer (D)
  • 3 J. Felix (D)
  • 14 T. Momuluh (M)
  • 21 S. Russo (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 17 A. Sicker (M)
  • 22 J. Rochelt (F)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)
  • 7 S. Telalovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 24 C. Lannert
  • 19 M. Grosser
  • 44 E. Yasar
  • 38 M. Worl
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee
  • 27 B. Boakye
  • 10 M. Mehlem
  • 28 R. Uldrikis

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 13 I. Nekic (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 29 N. Niehoff (M)
  • 28 J. Meffert (M)
  • 8 U. Tohumcu (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 7 S. Skrzybski (F)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 3 M. Komenda
  • 23 L. Rosenboom
  • 15 K. Davidsen
  • 16 A. Kelati
  • 20 A. Kapralik
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 18 A. Jakupovic

Timeline

  1. Holstein Kiel
    17' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Nekić

    Foul

  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    17' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joel Felix · On: Maximilian Großer
  3. Holstein Kiel
    33' Holstein Kiel Goal · Own Goal
    L. Schneider
  4. Holstein Kiel
    45' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    Ivan Nekić · Assist: N. Niehoff
  5. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Schneider · On: Christopher Lannert
  6. Holstein Kiel
    56' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ivezic

    Foul

  7. Holstein Kiel
    58' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Umut Tohumcu · On: K. Davidsen
  8. Arminia Bielefeld
    64' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rochelt · On: M. Worl
  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    64' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Telalovic · On: R. Uldrikis
  10. Holstein Kiel
    66' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Skrzybski · On: A. Kapralik
  11. Holstein Kiel
    67' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Nekić

    Foul

  12. Holstein Kiel
    67' Holstein Kiel Card · Red Card
    Ivan Nekić

    Foul

  13. Holstein Kiel
    67' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ivezic · On: Marco Komenda
  14. Arminia Bielefeld
    70' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Penalty
    J. Grodowski
  15. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Therkelsen · On: L. Rosenboom
  16. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Harres · On: S. Schwab
  17. Arminia Bielefeld
    77' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grodowski

    Simulation

  18. Arminia Bielefeld
    86' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: N. Sarenren Bazee
  19. Arminia Bielefeld
    87' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Sarenren Bazee · Assist: R. Uldrikis

Match Stats

Stat Arminia Bielefeld Holstein Kiel
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 74%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 509 321
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.43 0.98
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 416 236
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game took a dramatic turn when Ivan Nekić was sent off for Holstein Kiel after receiving two yellow cards within minutes, leading to a penalty that J. Grodowski converted.
  • ▸ Arminia Bielefeld capitalized on their numerical advantage and equalized with an assist from R. Uldrikis to N. Sarenren Bazee in the 87th minute.