Ahead of the Wednesday, October 28, 2026 clash at Holstein-Stadion (Kiel), the build-up to Holstein Kiel vs Hoffenheim in the Germany. Cup. Second round is reaching fever pitch. Kick-off at 21:45. Daniel Siebert will referee. Weather outlook: Mild conditions, 17°C. Lehmann remains questionable for Holstein Kiel; Hoffmann is a doubt for Hoffenheim. History: Hoffenheim 4 - 0 Holstein Kiel (2021). Hoffenheim 4 - 1 Holstein Kiel (2023). Hoffenheim 0 - 4 Holstein Kiel (2022). Hoffenheim 3 - 4 Holstein Kiel (2023). Hoffenheim 0 - 2 Holstein Kiel (2025). Score forecast: 2:1.