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 6 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FC Hansa Rostock 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alexander Sather
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | 1. FC Nürnberg | 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 Nürnberg | 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
17%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
Hannover 96
| Lars Gindorf | 3 G |
| Marcel Hartel | 2 G |
| Maurice Neubauer | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hannover 96 to score. At the same time, FC Hansa Rostock does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' What a strike from Kevin Schumacher! The score is 0-1.
- 9' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Phil Neumann made 169 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 14' Enzo Leopold is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hannover 96 so far.
- 19' 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.
- 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mersad Selimbegovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Janik Bachmann argues furiously but the card stands.
- 34' New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' It’s gonna be a card for Enzo Leopold.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Hannover 96 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' The Germany Kai Proger breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 0-2!
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' FC Hansa Rostock come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hannover 96 that had 298 games and scored 175 goals.
- 67' Andreas Voglsammer gets the nod from Hannover 96. He replaces Nicolo Tresoldi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' A tactical swap from Hannover 96 — Louis Schaub on, Kolja Oudenne off on 68 minutes.
- 69' Sveinn Gudjohnsen is replacing Junior Brumado for the FC Hansa Rostock side.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Phil Neumann on 72.
- 77' Christian Kinsombi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 1 appearances.
- 78' The deadlock is broken! Marcel Halstenberg gets on the scoresheet on 78 minutes.
- 79' FC Hansa Rostock ring the changes. Janik Bachmann has done his job and it is now time for Kostas Stafylidis to step up.
- 80' Sarpreet Singh is replacing Christian Kinsombi for the FC Hansa Rostock side.
- 85' Hannover 96 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Hansa Rostock backline.
- 89' It’s a booking for Hannover 96 player. Marcel Halstenberg gets a card.
- 89' Another substitution for FC Hansa Rostock to replace Kai Proger by Juan Perea 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' The Hannover 96 manager makes a substitution. Sebastian Ernst departs to be replaced by Bright Arrey-Mbi.
- FC Hansa Rostock will have plenty to reflect on. Hannover 96 were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Kai Proger | 1 |
| Kevin Schumacher | 1 |
| Marcel Halstenberg | 1 |
| Cedric Teuchert | 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.