Holstein Kiel were one of the main newsmakers of last German football season. The humble club knocked Bayern out of the German Cup and finished third in the Second Bundesliga, earning the right to play in the knockout rounds for promotion. Apparently the setback against Cologne and the failed transfer window had a strong impact on a team that has had a very poor start to the current season. Fully deservedly, after 11 rounds, Holstein are in 15th place with two wins. The team's winless streak is three matches, played against two newcomers to the division and the mediocre Darmstadt 98. On Saturday, Hoffenheim lost 0-4 to Bayern, but who could blame them for that. The more so because Hoffenheim beat Cologne (5-0) and Wolfsburg (3-1) in their last two Bundesliga home games. Objectively, the hosts are now much stronger than the visitors in terms of their level of play, which allows them to count on a confident win.