Holstein Kiel vs Hoffenheim: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Holstein Kiel host TSG Hoffenheim at Holstein-Stadion on Wednesday 28 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC, in the DFB-Pokal (round 2). Prediction markets make Hoffenheim the favourite at 66%, with the draw at 18% (Polymarket). Holstein Kiel have had 12 days of rest since playing Hertha (2. Bundesliga); Hoffenheim have had 6 after facing Lyon and travel about 575 km. Holstein Kiel are without 6 players (Sebastian Schonlau, Hamza Muqaj, Kasper Davidsen and others); Hoffenheim are missing 3 (Nathan De Cat, Albian Hajdari, Patrick Wimmer).