Match report

Karlsruher SC Defeats Holstein Kiel 3-1 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
3–1
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
Feb 21, 2026

Karlsruher SC secured a vital victory over visiting side Holstein Kiel at the Wildparkstadion on Monday night. The hosts took an early lead through M. Wanitzek, who doubled their advantage before halftime with another goal. L. Ben Farhat added to Karlsruher's tally in the 61st minute, despite Holstein Kiel's late consolation strike from M. Müller.

Key Facts

  • • Karlsruher SC vs Holstein Kiel: Final score of 3-1
  • • Goals by Karlsruher SC: M. Wanitzek (8', 83'), L. Ben Farhat (61')
  • • Holstein Kiel's goal scored by M. Müller in the 90th minute
  • • L. Ben Farhat assisted by S. Jung for his goal, while M. Wanitzek was aided by L. Ben Farhat earlier
  • • Karlsruher SC had five yellow cards and Holstein Kiel four during the match

Lineups

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bernat (G)
  • 2 S. Jung (D)
  • 5 S. Ambrosius (D)
  • 28 M. Franke (D)
  • 22 C. Kobald (D)
  • 20 D. Herold (D)
  • 7 D. Burnic (M)
  • 8 Kwon Hyeok-Kyu (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 19 L. Ben Farhat (F)
  • 9 R. Simic (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Himmelmann
  • 36 R. Pinto Pedrosa
  • 15 P. Scholl
  • 21 M. Waschenbach
  • 17 L. Opitz
  • 16 A. Muller
  • 11 P. Forster
  • 24 F. Schleusener
  • 13 S. Fukuda

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 13 I. Nekic (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 3 M. Komenda (D)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (M)
  • 28 J. Meffert (M)
  • 15 K. Davidsen (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 16 A. Kelati (F)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 6 M. Ivezic
  • 8 U. Tohumcu
  • 20 A. Kapralik
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 18 A. Jakupovic
  • 25 M. Muller
  • 29 N. Niehoff

Timeline

  1. Karlsruher SC
    8' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Wanitzek · Assist: L. Ben Farhat
  2. Holstein Kiel
    26' Holstein Kiel Var · Penalty cancelled
    J. Meffert
  3. Karlsruher SC
    33' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Kwon Hyeok-Kyu

    Foul

  4. Holstein Kiel
    40' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    David Zec

    Foul

  5. Holstein Kiel
    45'+4 Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kelati

    Simulation

  6. Holstein Kiel
    46' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rosenboom · On: A. Kapralik
  7. Karlsruher SC
    53' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kwon Hyeok-Kyu · On: M. Waschenbach
  8. Karlsruher SC
    54' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Simic

    Foul

  9. Holstein Kiel
    60' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Meffert · On: Umut Tohumcu
  10. Karlsruher SC
    61' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ben Farhat · Assist: S. Jung
  11. Karlsruher SC
    62' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Simic · On: F. Schleusener
  12. Holstein Kiel
    63' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tolkin

    Foul

  13. Karlsruher SC
    65' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ben Farhat

    Persistent fouling

  14. Karlsruher SC
    66' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Waschenbach

    Foul

  15. Holstein Kiel
    69' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Tolkin · On: A. Jakupovic
  16. Holstein Kiel
    69' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kelati · On: M. Muller
  17. Karlsruher SC
    73' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Burnic

    Foul

  18. Karlsruher SC
    76' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Burnic · On: R. Pinto Pedrosa
  19. Karlsruher SC
    77' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Ben Farhat · On: L. Opitz
  20. Holstein Kiel
    78' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Nekić

    Foul

  21. Holstein Kiel
    81' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ivan Nekić · On: N. Niehoff
  22. Karlsruher SC
    83' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Wanitzek
  23. Holstein Kiel
    89' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Aldin Jakupovic

    Foul

  24. Holstein Kiel
    90' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Muller

Match Stats

Stat Karlsruher SC Holstein Kiel
Fouls 23 12
Pass Accuracy 68% 84%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 234 533
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.39 1.34
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 158 450
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early 8th-minute goal from M. Wanitzek set the tone for Karlsruher SC, giving them a quick lead that they capitalized on throughout the game.
  • ▸ Karlsruher's second goal by L. Ben Farhat in the 61st minute effectively sealed their victory and dampened Holstein Kiel’s comeback hopes despite Müller's late consolation goal.