Sunday , 16 August 2026

Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
Hannover 96
0 – 0
Full Time
Hertha BSC
Sun 22 Dec 2024 · 12:30 UTC Heinz von Heiden Arena 49,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 16' Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Stefan Leitl 18' Y
Enzo Leopold 23' Y
Fabian Kunze 30' Y
Y 36' Tjark Ernst
Y 42' Marton Dardai
Fabian Kunze 57' YR
YR 89' Marton Dardai

Overview

Match Preview

Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC — 2. Bundesliga at Heinz von Heiden Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Assistant 1 Patrick Kessel
  • Assistant 2 Roman Potemkin

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 1. FC Nürnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
5 FC Energie Cottbus 1 3
6 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
7 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
8 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
9 Holstein Kiel 2 2
10 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
11 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
12 SV Darmstadt 98 1 1
13 VfL Wolfsburg 1 1
14 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2 1
15 Arminia Bielefeld 1 0
16 Hannover 96 1 0
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 1 0
18 VfL Osnabruck 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
5
2
Hannover 96 8 games · Avg 2.3 goals Hertha BSC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-22 Hannover 96 0–0 Hertha BSC 2024-04-26 Hertha BSC 1–1 Hannover 96 2023-11-24 Hannover 96 2–2 Hertha BSC 2019-04-21 Hertha BSC 0–0 Hannover 96 2018-12-01 Hannover 96 0–2 Hertha BSC

Recent Form

Hannover 96
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Hertha BSC H 0–0 D
15 Dec SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 A 0–1 L
07 Dec SSV Ulm 1846 H 3–2 W
30 Nov 1. FC Köln A 2–2 D
23 Nov SV Darmstadt 98 H 1–2 L
10 Nov SV 07 Elversberg A 1–3 L
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Hannover 96 A 0–0 D
13 Dec SC Preußen Münster H 1–2 L
07 Dec SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 A 1–2 L
04 Dec 1. FC Köln A 1–2 L
29 Nov 1. FC Magdeburg A 3–1 W
23 Nov SSV Ulm 1846 H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Hannover 96 Hertha BSC
#16 Position #2
0 Points 6
1 Played 2
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
1 Scored 5
3 Conceded 1
-2 GD +4
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
50% Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season

Hannover 96 are 16th (0 pts). Hertha BSC are 2nd (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hannover 96
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Hannover 96 is hosting Hertha BSC for another epic battle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Hertha BSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 16' A meaty challenge results in booking for Deyovaisio Zeefuik on 16.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Stefan Leitl on 18 minutes.
  • 23' Enzo Leopold was booked on 23.
  • 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hannover 96 that had 291 games and scored 159 goals.
  • 29' Hertha BSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Smail Prevljak is hanging Florian Niederlechner on the field on 29 minute.
  • 30' That looks like a foul for a card for Fabian Kunze.
  • 35' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tjark Ernst on 36 minutes.
  • 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marton Dardai on 42.
  • 47' A quiet spell here at Heinz von Heiden Arena. Hertha BSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' Hertha BSC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 57' It’s a booking for Hannover 96 player. Fabian Kunze gets a card.
  • 59' Hannover 96 ring the changes. Hyun-Ju Lee has done his job and it is now time for Max Christiansen to step up.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Hannover 96 — Monju Momuluh on, Nicolo Tresoldi off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stefan Leitl will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michal Karbownik, as he is very good at scoring at Heinz von Heiden Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Jannik Rochelt. He replaces Kolja Oudenne on 77 minute.
  • 81' Pal Dardai gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Diego Demme and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Florian Niederlechner made 493 appearances and scored 54 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 87' Another substitution for Hertha BSC to replace Deyovaisio Zeefuik by Michal Karbownik on 87 minute.
  • 89' That looks like a foul for a card for Marton Dardai.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Hannover 96 Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stefan Leitl

Hertha BSC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cristian Fiel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vedad Ibisevic 1
Andreas Voglsammer 1
Havard Nielsen 1
Florian Niederlechner 1
Pascal Klemens 1
Enzo Leopold 1
Marc-Oliver Kempf 1
Nicolo Tresoldi 1

Head to Head

2024-12-22 Hannover 96 0–0 Hertha BSC 2024-04-26 Hertha BSC 1–1 Hannover 96 2023-11-24 Hannover 96 2–2 Hertha BSC 2019-04-21 Hertha BSC 0–0 Hannover 96 2018-12-01 Hannover 96 0–2 Hertha BSC

Hannover 96 Form

2024-12-22 Hannover 96 0–0 Hertha BSC D 2024-12-15 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 1–0 Hannover 96 L 2024-12-07 Hannover 96 3–2 SSV Ulm 1846 W 2024-11-30 1. FC Köln 2–2 Hannover 96 D 2024-11-23 Hannover 96 1–2 SV Darmstadt 98 L 2024-11-10 SV 07 Elversberg 3–1 Hannover 96 L

Hertha BSC Form

2024-12-22 Hannover 96 0–0 Hertha BSC D 2024-12-13 Hertha BSC 1–2 SC Preußen Münster L 2024-12-07 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2–1 Hertha BSC L 2024-12-04 1. FC Köln 2–1 Hertha BSC L 2024-11-29 1. FC Magdeburg 1–3 Hertha BSC W 2024-11-23 Hertha BSC 2–2 SSV Ulm 1846 D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.67 Hannover 96 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.71 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: Hertha BSC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hannover 9617% Draw18% Hertha BSC65%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Hannover 96 or Draw
36%
Draw or Hertha BSC
83%
Hannover 96 or Hertha BSC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hannover 967% Draw34% Hertha BSC59%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12.6%
0 – 3
11%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 4
7.4%
1 – 3
7.3%
1 – 1
6.8%
1 – 4
5%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 5
4%
1 – 5
2.8%
2 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Hannover 96

Handicap Hannover 96 covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 5% 94%
-0.5 6% — 94%
+0.5 21% — 79%
+1 21% 20% 59%
+1.5 41% — 59%
+2 41% 22% 37%
+2.5 63% — 37%

Clean Sheet

Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
8% ✗
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
52% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.