Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Heinz von Heiden Arena.
- Hannover 96 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Karlsruher SC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Lechner
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Hannover 96 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Nov | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Hannover 96 | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| -2 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
Hannover 96 are 16th (0 pts). Karlsruher SC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hannover 96
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Heinz von Heiden Arena. Hannover 96 are looking to make home advantage count against Karlsruher SC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Hannover 96 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 11' Marcel Halstenberg adds to his 0 season tally! Hannover 96 lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 21' Karlsruher SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' Hannover 96 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stefan Leitl might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Bright Arrey-Mbi makes way for Max Christiansen at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hannover 96.
- 51' Karlsruher SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 53' Lars Stindl has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
- 58' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' The crowd applauds Enzo Leopold as he leaves the pitch. Sebastian Ernst steps in for Hannover 96.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Hannover 96 in their trying to find a way past Karlsruher SC's compact .
- 72' Andreas Voglsammer makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Hannover 96 are in front.
- 76' Another substitution for Karlsruher SC to replace Budu Zivzivadze by Fabian Schleusener on 76 minute.
- 79' Christopher Scott gets the nod from Hannover 96. He replaces Fabian Kunze and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Karlsruher SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 87' It’s a booking for Hannover 96 player. Christopher Scott gets a card.
- 90' A change in the Karlsruher SC ranks — Igor Matanovic exits the field as Christoph Kobald enters on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Hannover 96 Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 16
- 21
- 6
- 18
- 4
- 9
-
8
Enzo Leopold ↓ Sebastian Ernst 62'
- 29
Bench
- 20
- 30
-
10
Sebastian Ernst ↑ 62'
-
13
Max Christiansen ↑ 46'
- 31
-
32
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 62'
-
40
Christopher Scott ↑ 79'
- 24
- 34
Coach
Stefan Leitl
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 8
- 13
- 16
- 32
- 23
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Dzenis Burnic 76'
- 11
- 26
- 9
- 4
Bench
-
15
Dzenis Burnic ↑ 76'
-
24
Fabian Schleusener ↑ 76'
- 21
-
22
Christoph Kobald ↑ 90'
- 1
- 29
- 20
- 30
Coach
Christian Eichner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcel Halstenberg | 3 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 2 |
| Andreas Voglsammer | 2 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 2 |
| Lukas Frode | 1 |
| Paul Nebel | 1 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 1 |
| Marvin Wanitzek | 1 |
Head to Head
Hannover 96 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Hannover 96 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Hannover 96 or Karlsruher SC 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Hannover 96 or Draw
61%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
65%
Hannover 96 or Karlsruher SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Karlsruher SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.7%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Hannover 96
| Handicap | Hannover 96 covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

