Füchse Berlin vs. Turnverein Hassee‑Winterbek Kiel Prediction on August 23, 2025

Match info

The Handball Super Cup 2025 is the 32nd edition of a German handball tournament held annually between the Bundesliga champions and the national cup champion, and is also known as DHB-Supercup. Here, we’ll focus on the men’s duel between Füchse Berlin and Turnverein Hassee‑Winterbek Kiel, which will start 3 hours after the women’s match. That will be at 6 p.m. local time (Central European Summer Time /CEST/) on Saturday, August 23. Both matches will be played in Munich’s SAP Garden within the Olympic Park.

Meeting statistics

Current form & playstyle: Füchse Berlin

Riding the crest of a historic high, Füchse Berlin enter the Super Cup as the reigning Daikin Handball-Bundesliga champions, marking the first time in the club’s history they’ve lifted the national title. Their season was powered by Mathias Gidsel, who dominated the league with a staggering 275 goals, a league-high 124 assists, and several MVP performances, culminating in him being named the DKB MVP of the season. Their coach, the young Jaron Siewert, guided the team with a mix of tactical flexibility and aggressive tempo, leveraging superior offensive firepower to wear down opponents.

This same strategy was on display during their high-stakes Bundesliga clash against Kiel in April 2025. In a tightly contested, high-scoring duel, Berlin held their nerve to win 36-34, with Mijajlo Marsenić netting 10 goals and goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev delivering clutch stops in the dying moments. Overall, “Die Füchse” (The Foxes) play a fast-paced, high-tempo style, blending clinical finishing with timely defensive resilience—hallmarks of a championship-winning side.

Current form & playstyle: Turnverein Hassee‑Winterbek Kiel

The ever-present power of German handball, THW Kiel, finished fourth in the 2024–25 Bundesliga season. Though perhaps not at their absolute peak, they remain one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, boasting 23 national championships and a storied tradition of grit and versatility. Kiel tend to favor disciplined structure, defensive solidity, and clinical efficiency when in form.

However, their recent match against Berlin in April revealed some vulnerabilities. Despite being cup winners, Kiel fell short late against a relentless and fast-tracking Berlin side. Key moments—such as Emil Madsen receiving consecutive 2-minute suspensions (one for exciting the crowd)—exposed how disruptions and discipline lapses can tip the balance against them.

Head-to-head

The 2 clubs have met 43 times in official competitions. Out of those matchups, Füchse Berlin claimed 6 victories, while Kiel dominated with 33 wins, and there were 4 draws. So, historically, Kiel have been Berlin’s arch-rival dominator—pulling ahead in the vast majority of matches across all competitions. Yet in recent seasons, Füchse Berlin have become formidable competitors, narrowing the gap and even delivering upset victories, such as that late-season thriller in April 2025. That’s one of the reasons the capital club is the favorite to win the Super Cup, according to the odds of bookmaker apps for Android.

Match analytics

Given their league dominance and mental edge after winning the championship, a handicap bet on Füchse Berlin can be a smart value pick. Even if Kiel keep it close, their rival’s offensive depth gives them an edge.

Tip: HANDICAP: H1 (-2) at 2 odds on Pin-Up.bet.