MT Melsungen before the cracker against THW Kiel: Who will get the points?

MT Melsungen before the cracker against THW Kiel: Who will get the points?

On Saturday, October 21, 2025, there is an eagerly awaited duel in the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga: MT Melsungen meets THW Kiel in the Wunderino Arena. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. and fans can look forward to a thrilling game, which will be broadcast live for the first time by Dyn from 7:45 p.m. MT Melsungen comes to Kiel in impressive form, having recently picked up four wins in a row, including three in the HBL and another in the European Cup.

Coach Roberto Garcia Parrondo prepared his team in the best possible way. However, Nikolaj Enderleit, the playmaker, emphasizes that everything has to be right in order to take points from Kiel. “Past successes are not decisive because it is about two different teams,” he emphasizes. The record against Kiel speaks for itself: in a total of 39 HBL games, Melsungen only achieved seven wins, while Kiel won 31 times and even had one draw. The last comparison on May 25, 2025 ended in a defeat for Melsungen when Kiel won the EHF final game for third place with 37:31.

Injury concerns and team cohesion

Unfortunately, MT Melsungen has to do without Marti Soler, who had meniscus surgery and will be out for several months. David Mandic will also join the team with a minor injury. However, he is not seriously injured and is therefore ready. Enderleit points out that although the injuries bring new challenges, he praises the greatly improved team cohesion and the personnel alternatives. The team's ability to adapt will be tested, but the newly signed players such as Sadou Ntanzi and Friedrich Schmitt could bring a breath of fresh air into the game.

THW Kiel comes into the game after a win in the EHF European League against Montpellier. Again, there were delays due to fog during the return, which affected preparations for the big game. With a squad that has responded equally well to injury problems, both teams are under pressure to deliver their best performances. The expectations are high, especially after last season, in which Kiel won the bronze medal in the EHF European League and Melsungen achieved the best placement in the HBL, third place.

Conclusion and outlook

The duel between MT Melsungen and THW Kiel is more than just another Bundesliga game; It's an exchange of blows between two teams that have developed more intensely over the years. Melsungen is understandably dreaming of a first title, which they narrowly missed out on in the cup final against Kiel when THW won 28:23. On Saturday it will be shown whether Melsungen can build on its recent successes or whether Kiel will have the upper hand again. Fans can look forward to an exciting handball game that will certainly create a great atmosphere in the full stadium. Tickets are still available in the online ticket shop and at other points of sale, so that future spectators can prepare for a real handball festival.

For anyone interested in handball, this match will be a reunion with many familiar faces and an opportunity to experience the dynamics of both teams up close. Who will come out on top in the end? The answer will be available on Saturday not only in Kiel, but also in front of the screen when Dyn broadcasts live. THW Kiel reports on his current challenges and goals while the psychosocial conditions in handball will provide additional topics of conversation.