Home team gets the points, the away team steals the points or a point each? Everything is possible when the mid-table inhabitants Hannover 96 and Holstein Kiel meet at HDI-Arena.
- Hannover 96 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Holstein Kiel have the most conceded goals in the first half (29) in 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 can neither be promoted or relegated from 2. Bundesliga. Holstein Kiel is no longer fighting for a cause; they can neither go up or down this season.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Hannover 96 form and stats
Hannover 96 have played 16 2. Bundesliga games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 8-3-5 (wins-draws-losses). Hopes of three in a row are alive for Hannover 96 after consecutive victories at their own ground.
Hannover travelled for their previous game, a trip to Fortuna Düsseldorf that ended 3-3. A disappointing finish for Hannover 96 in their match versus Fortuna Düsseldorf as their 2-0 lead was destroyed and replaced with a 3-3 full time score. The hometeam coach Leitl made a successful contribution in the game against Fortuna Düsseldorf, bringing on Beier who scored the equalizer in the 3-3 draw. Schaub, an attacker, was the champion performer for the team in that game, receiving a rating of 7.8 (out of 10). Schaub scored one goal, hit three key passes and dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times.
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Darmstadt 98.This is expected to be a close game, with Hannover perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Hannover 96 as a small favourite), we find 11 games. Hannover 96 has won 2 of these, drawn 5 and lost 4.
An interesting fact: 11 of the latest 14 league games from this football club have had at least one goal from each team.
A decent goal production from Hannover 96 in their home games so far, with 26 goals from 16 league matches. Hannover 96's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 21 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Holstein Kiel form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their 2. Bundesliga travels is 5 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Holstein Kiel have lost on their last two travels.
Holstein's previous game was their home loss versus St. Pauli (3-4). A stark raving crazy game with an abundance of goals last time out for Holstein Kiel, as mentioned above. 7 goals in that entertaining match, will this match be as exciting? Midfield player Reese was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.75/10. Reese scored one goal, served one assist, hit three key passes and dribled past the opponent 2 of 3 times.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Karlsruher SC.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 13 similar matches played by Holstein Kiel in our archives, and the results are: 4 wins for Holstein Kiel, 3 draws and 6 defeats.
Goal hungry football fans should note that 9 of this side's 10 latest league matches have ended with at least three goals.
Holstein has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 24 goals from 16 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Holstein Kiel have conceded 31 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This duo faced each other before this match year: Holstein Kiel - Hannover 1-1. Statistics for the prior eight meetings between these two contenders are: five wins for Hannover 96, one draw and two wins for Holstein Kiel. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: three games.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Skrzybski 15 goals |   C. Teuchert 14 goals |  F. Reese 10 goals |
Hannover 96 missing players
Holstein Kiel missing players
| Hannover 96 | Holstein Kiel | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 33 |
| 12 | 8 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 49 | 26 | 5 | Scored | S | 9 | 24 | 53 |
| 50 | 21 | 6 | Conceded | C | 6 | 31 | 60 |
| 97% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 81% | 91% |
| 82% | 88% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 81% | 88% |
| 58% | 62% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 69% | 73% |
| 30% | 25% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 44% | 39% |
| 15% | 6% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 38% | 30% |
| 64% | 62% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 69% | 76% |
| 24% | 31% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 19% | 15% |
| 15% | 6% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 31% | 18% |
| 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| 5.9 | 5.6 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7 | 7.6 | 6 |
| 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 14.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.8 | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 31% | 30% | 23% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 47% | 34% | 32% |
| 16.7 | 16.1 | 16 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16 | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| 5.5 | 5 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.8 | 5.8 | 5 |
- Hannover 96 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Hannover 96 haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Holstein Kiel have the most conceded goals in the first half (29) in 2. Bundesliga
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Darmstadt 98 | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 29 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 67 |
| 2 | Heidenheim | 33 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 64 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 30 | 64 |
| 3 | Hamburger SV | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 69 | 45 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 63 |
| 4 | St. Pauli | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 54 | 38 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 57 |
| 5 | Paderborn | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 68 | 43 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 55 |
| 6 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 14 | 55 |
| 7 | Karlsruher SC | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 55 | 52 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 3 | 45 |
| 8 | Kaiserslautern | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 47 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 2 | 45 |
| 9 | Hannover 96 | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 49 | 50 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 29 | -1 | 44 |
| 10 | Holstein Kiel | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 53 | 60 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 43 |
| 11 | Magdeburg | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 44 | 55 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25 | 33 | -11 | 40 |
| 12 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 43 | 50 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 31 | -7 | 38 |
| 13 | Hansa Rostock | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -17 | 38 |
| 14 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 57 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 35 | -16 | 36 |
| 15 | Nürnberg | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 49 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 32 | -18 | 36 |
| 16 | DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 50 | 58 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 29 | -8 | 34 |
| 17 | Jahn Regensburg | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 55 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 30 | -23 | 31 |
| 18 | Sandhausen | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 35 | 62 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 30 | -27 | 28 |
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