FC Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96 — Bundesliga .
- FC Schalke 04 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Hannover 96 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Christof Gunsch
- Referee Markus Schmidt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Hannover 96 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | 1. FC Köln | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Oct | Galatasaray SK | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | FC Augsburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between FC Schalke 04 and Hannover 96.
- 5' Sebastian Rudy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Schalke 04 so far.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andre Breitenreiter will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Hannover 96 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' FC Schalke 04 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' That is a Yellow card for FC Schalke 04. Matija Nastasic will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' Kevin Wimmer is replacing Felipe for the Hannover 96 side.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' It’s a booking for Hannover 96 player. Kevin Wimmer gets a Yellow card.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Schalke 04 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' Alessandro Schopf has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' Against the run of play, Nabil Bentaleb has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' Suat Serdar makes way for Guido Burgstaller at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
- 63' Julian Korb, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' A change in the Hannover 96 ranks — Kevin Wimmer exits the field as Hendrik Weydandt enters on 65.
- 67' A moment of madness from Ihlas Bebou on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hannover 96 will be frustrated.
- 70' What a moment for Hendrik Weydandt! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 71' Breel Embolo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and FC Schalke 04 are in front.
- 72' FC Schalke 04 ring the changes. Nabil Bentaleb has done his job and it is now time for Sebastian Rudy to step up.
- 73' Hannover 96 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Florent Muslija is hanging Iver Fossum on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' Hannover 96 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' A moment of madness from Waldemar Anton on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hannover 96 will be frustrated.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Sebastian Rudy is booked for FC Schalke 04 — Yellow card on 81.
- 85' Mark Uth has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 89' Weston McKennie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Amine Harit at the 89 minute mark.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Schalke 04 players.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 7
- 5
- 36
-
25
Amine Harit ↓ Weston McKennie 89'
- 35
- 28
- 17
-
10
Nabil Bentaleb ↓ Sebastian Rudy 72'
- 18
-
8
Suat Serdar ↓ Guido Burgstaller 60'
Bench
-
13
Sebastian Rudy ↑ 72'
- 34
- 29
- 11
-
19
Guido Burgstaller ↑ 60'
-
2
Weston McKennie ↑ 89'
- 22
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
Hannover 96 Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
-
18
Iver Fossum ↓ Florent Muslija 73'
- 13
-
5
Felipe ↓ Kevin Wimmer 37'
- 31
- 10
- 8
- 17
Bench
- 6
- 22
- 30
- 37
-
35
Florent Muslija ↑ 73'
-
28
Kevin Wimmer ↑ 37'
- 26
Coach
Andre Breitenreiter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Breel Embolo | 1 |
| Fabian Kunze | 1 |
| Nabil Bentaleb | 1 |
| Christopher Antwi-Adjei | 1 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 1 |
| Havard Nielsen | 1 |
| Suat Serdar | 1 |
| Jannik Rochelt | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.03
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Hannover 96 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
80%
Draw or Hannover 96
43%
FC Schalke 04 or Hannover 96
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | Hannover 96 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.