Hannover 96 vs FC Hansa Rostock, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hannover 96 vs FC Hansa Rostock — 2. Bundesliga at Heinz von Heiden Arena.
- Hannover 96 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Hansa Rostock 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alexander Sather
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Karlsruher SC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Energie Cottbus | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 2 | 2 |
| 14 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | Hannover 96 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | VfL Osnabruck | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | Holstein Kiel | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Hannover 96 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Dec | FC Schalke 04 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hannover 96
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Hannover 96 and FC Hansa Rostock is underway.
- 4' The deadlock is broken! Kevin Schumacher gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
- 9' Kai Proger has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 14' Oliver Husing needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dennis Dressel made 177 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Janik Bachmann.
- 34' The 27-year-old Jasper van der Werff has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Enzo Leopold on 36 minutes.
- 41' The travelling FC Hansa Rostock supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Kai Proger gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 55' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 60' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' Andreas Voglsammer is replacing Nicolo Tresoldi for the Hannover 96 side.
- 68' The whistle greets Kolja Oudenne as he departs to be replaced by Louis Schaub.
- 69' Fresh legs for FC Hansa Rostock! Sveinn Gudjohnsen comes on to replace Junior Brumado.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Phil Neumann on 72 minutes.
- 77' Sweden international Nils Froling has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' Magnificent from Marcel Halstenberg! That is 21 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Kostas Stafylidis gets the nod from FC Hansa Rostock. He replaces Janik Bachmann and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The FC Hansa Rostock bench stirs into life. Christian Kinsombi is withdrawn and Sarpreet Singh gets his opportunity.
- 85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' That is a card for Hannover 96. Marcel Halstenberg will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' FC Hansa Rostock manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Juan Perea is hanging Kai Proger on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' Sei Muroya has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Hannover 96 make a change. Sebastian Ernst trudges off to be replaced by Bright Arrey-Mbi on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Hannover 96 to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Hannover 96 Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 10
- 16
- 21
- 6
- 18
- 9
-
8
Enzo Leopold ↓ Cedric Teuchert 80'
-
29
Kolja Oudenne ↓ Louis Schaub 68'
Bench
- 20
- 30
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↑ 80'
-
11
Louis Schaub ↑ 68'
- 13
-
32
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 67'
-
4
Bright Arrey-Mbi ↑ 90'
- 17
- 34
Coach
Stefan Leitl
FC Hansa Rostock Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 21
- 26
- 6
- 1
- 5
- 27
- 22
-
9
Kai Proger ↓ Juan Perea 89'
- 13
-
10
Nils Froling ↓ Jannis Lang 79'
Bench
-
3
Kostas Stafylidis ↑ 79'
-
45
Sveinn Gudjohnsen ↑ 69'
-
28
Sarpreet Singh ↑ 80'
- 8
- 40
-
34
Jannis Lang ↑ 79'
- 29
-
18
Juan Perea ↑ 89'
Coach
Mersad Selimbegovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Phil Neumann | 2 |
| Cedric Teuchert | 1 |
| Kai Proger | 1 |
| Kevin Schumacher | 1 |
| Marcel Halstenberg | 1 |
Head to Head
Hannover 96 Form
FC Hansa Rostock Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
Hannover 96 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
FC Hansa Rostock xG
I would bet for:
Hannover 96 to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hannover 96 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hannover 96 or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Hansa Rostock
43%
Hannover 96 or FC Hansa Rostock
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Hannover 96
| Handicap | Hannover 96 covers | Push | FC Hansa Rostock covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FC Hansa Rostock keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

