1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96 — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- Hannover 96 34 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Bacher
13 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 4.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Hannover 96 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | VfL Osnabruck | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Sep | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | VfL Osnabruck | H | 7–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Hamburger SV | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #4 |
| 52 | Points | 60 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 4 / 14 | W / D / L | 16 / 12 / 6 |
| 52 | Scored | 60 |
| 47 | Conceded | 44 |
| +5 | GD | +16 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 47% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts). Hannover 96 are 4th (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hannover 96
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Kaiserslautern launch into their encounter with Hannover 96.
- 2' It’s gonna be a card for Julian Niehues.
- 7' The referee calls foul for Tymoteusz Puchacz. He receives a card.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 17' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 18' Hannover 96 is taking the lead after the goal scored by Havard Nielsen on 18.
- 23' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Hannover 96 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' 1. FC Kaiserslautern currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' 1. FC Kaiserslautern started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Marcel Halstenberg.
- 50' Brilliant from the ! Boris Tomiak makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 55' Jannik Dehm has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern bench stirs into life. Julian Niehues is withdrawn and Aaron Opoku gets his opportunity.
- 63' A quiet spell here at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. 1. FC Kaiserslautern seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 67' It is a substitution in 1. FC Kaiserslautern team. Tymoteusz Puchacz is replaced by Hendrick Zuck on 67 minute.
- 72' Hannover 96 have won 159 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' Time for substitution for Hannover 96. Cedric Teuchert is replaced by Louis Schaub.
- 79' Aaron Opoku does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Kaiserslautern surge ahead!
- 81' Hannover 96 ring the changes. Derrick Kohn has done his job and it is now time for Brooklyn Ezeh to step up.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marlon Ritter on 83 minutes.
- 86' Another change for 1. FC Kaiserslautern made on 86 minute. Marlon Ritter leaves to be changed by Kevin Kraus.
- 89' Hannover 96 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Christopher Scott is hanging Enzo Leopold on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Havard Nielsen.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 Hannover 96.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Kevin Kraus 86'
- 9
- 20
- 29
- 15
- 33
- 2
-
16
Julian Niehues ↓ Aaron Opoku 58'
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 11
- 13
-
21
Hendrick Zuck ↑ 67'
-
5
Kevin Kraus ↑ 86'
- 10
- 23
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 58'
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 86'
Coach
Dirk Schuster
Hannover 96 Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Jannik Dehm ↓ Sei Muroya 77'
- 1
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↓ Louis Schaub 77'
- 23
- 5
- 32
- 16
- 6
-
18
Derrick Kohn ↓ Brooklyn Ezeh 81'
- 4
- 8
Bench
- 30
-
11
Louis Schaub ↑ 77'
- 10
-
21
Sei Muroya ↑ 77'
-
40
Christopher Scott ↑ 89'
-
37
Brooklyn Ezeh ↑ 81'
- 17
- 34
- 29
Coach
Stefan Leitl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Boris Tomiak | 2 |
| Aaron Opoku | 1 |
| Havard Nielsen | 1 |
| Kenny Prince Redondo | 1 |
| Andreas Voglsammer | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
| Max Christiansen | 1 |
| Monju Momuluh | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2023-10-06
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
Hannover 96
W
2023-10-01
VfL Osnabruck
2–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
FC Hansa Rostock
W
2023-09-16
Karlsruher SC
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2023-09-02
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
1. FC Nurnberg
W
2023-08-25
SC Paderborn 07
1–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
Hannover 96 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.16
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Hannover 96 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
77%
Draw or Hannover 96
45%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Hannover 96
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | Hannover 96 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.