1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96 — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Hannover 96 6 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Kampka
- Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
- Assistant 2 Marcel Gasteier
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Energie Cottbus | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Hannover 96 | 6 | 7 |
| 11 | VfL Osnabrück | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 6 | 5 |
| 14 | Karlsruher SC | 6 | 5 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 6 | 4 |
| 16 | Holstein Kiel | 6 | 4 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 6 | 4 |
| 18 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 6 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Hannover 96 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Hertha BSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | SC Preußen Münster | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | A | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Jan | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | 1. FC Köln | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Hamburger SV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | SC Preußen Münster | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jan | SSV Jahn Regensburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hertha BSC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #10 |
| 11 | Points | 7 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 3 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 3 |
| 6 | Scored | 7 |
| 4 | Conceded | 9 |
| +2 | GD | -2 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 50% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 5th (11 pts). Hannover 96 are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hannover 96
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 2 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Hannover 96
| Lars Gindorf | 3 G |
| Marcel Hartel | 2 G |
| Maurice Neubauer | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is hosting Hannover 96 for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks surprising 1. FC Kaiserslautern does not make any changes. Marcel Halstenberg has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-2-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Hannover 96 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Jan Elvedi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 15 Yellow cards this season.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hannover 96 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' That is a card for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Daisuke Yokota will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' 1. FC Kaiserslautern currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Kaiserslautern in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Hannover 96's compact 4-2-2-2.
- 45' Enzo Leopold has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Time for substitution for Hannover 96. Rabbi Matondo is replaced by Kolja Oudenne.
- 65' It’s gonna be a card for Fabian Kunze.
- 70' A tactical swap from 1. FC Kaiserslautern — Faride Alidou on, Daisuke Yokota off on 70 minutes.
- 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Hannover 96 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 80' 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.
- 81' Havard Nielsen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolo Tresoldi on 81 minute.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Faride Alidou argues furiously but the card stands.
- 86' It is a substitution in 1. FC Kaiserslautern team. Ragnar Ache is replaced by Daniel Hanslik on 86 minute.
- 89' Hannover 96 player sees a card in front of him.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 32
- 5
- 7
- 13
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Daniel Hanslik 86'
- 33
-
16
Tim Breithaupt ↓ Leon Robinson 86'
- 31
-
26
Filip Kaloc ↓ Jannis Heuer 70'
-
41
Daisuke Yokota ↓ Faride Alidou 70'
Bench
- 11
- 8
- 20
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 86'
- 3
-
24
Jannis Heuer ↑ 70'
-
48
Faride Alidou ↑ 70'
- 25
-
37
Leon Robinson ↑ 86'
Coach
Markus Anfang
Hannover 96 Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 6
-
40
Rabbi Matondo ↓ Kolja Oudenne 60'
- 7
- 3
- 9
- 8
- 25
Bench
- 2
- 30
-
32
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 81'
-
16
Havard Nielsen ↑ 81'
- 17
- 37
- 4
- 38
-
29
Kolja Oudenne ↑ 60'
Coach
Andre Breitenreiter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Boris Tomiak | 2 |
| Havard Nielsen | 1 |
| Kenny Prince Redondo | 1 |
| Andreas Voglsammer | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
| Max Christiansen | 1 |
| Monju Momuluh | 1 |
| Hyun-Ju Lee | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2025-02-15
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–0
Hannover 96
D
2025-02-08
Hertha BSC
0–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2025-02-02
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SC Preußen Münster
W
2025-01-24
SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903
2–4
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2025-01-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SSV Ulm 1846
W
2024-12-22
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–1
1. FC Köln
L
Hannover 96 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Hannover 96 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.74
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
76%
Draw or Hannover 96
57%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Hannover 96
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.5%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
2 – 2
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | Hannover 96 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 24% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

