Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Heinz von Heiden Arena.
- Hannover 96 34 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Hempel (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Tobias Schultes
- Assistant 2 Daniel Bartnitzki (Germany)
10 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 6.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Hannover 96 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Offenbacher Kickers | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | SSV Ulm 1846 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 4–4 | D |
Season Stats
| Hannover 96 | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 60 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 12 / 6 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 60 | Scored | 53 |
| 44 | Conceded | 64 |
| +16 | GD | -11 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 47% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
Hannover 96 are 4th (60 pts). Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hannover 96
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Hannover 96 gets underway.
- 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 has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 14' Enzo Leopold picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 19' Karlsruher SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 24' A quiet spell here at Heinz von Heiden Arena. Karlsruher SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fabian Schleusener made 154 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Leon Jensen argues furiously but the card stands.
- 43' Hannover 96 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Karlsruher SC backline.
- 45' Marcel Franke adds to his 0 season tally! Karlsruher SC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marcel Halstenberg.
- 50' Hannover 96 are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Karlsruher SC's 4-4-2 shape.
- 51' It’s gonna be a card for Nicolai Rapp.
- 56' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' The Hannover 96 bench stirs into life. Jannik Rochelt is withdrawn and Monju Momuluh gets his opportunity.
- 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' What an equalizer from Jessic Ngankam!
- 71' Enzo Leopold has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' Bambase Conte needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 77' Luca Pfeiffer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabian Schleusener on 77 minute.
- 82' A tactical swap from Hannover 96 — Lars Gindorf on, Hyun-Ju Lee off on 82 minutes.
- 87' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hannover 96 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 89' GOAL! Marcel Halstenberg scores on 89. Assisted by Nicolo Tresoldi
- 90' Monju Momuluh is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Andrin Hunziker. He replaces Dzenis Burnic on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hannover 96 players.
Lineups
Hannover 96 Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 32
- 16
-
21
Sei Muroya ↓ Josh Knight 90'
- 6
- 17
- 8
-
10
Jannik Rochelt ↓ Monju Momuluh 60'
-
11
Hyun-Ju Lee ↓ Lars Gindorf 82'
Bench
-
2
Josh Knight ↑ 90'
- 30
- 13
-
7
Jessic Ngankam ↑ 60'
- 37
-
9
Nicolo Tresoldi ↑ 60'
-
38
Monju Momuluh ↑ 60'
- 29
-
25
Lars Gindorf ↑ 82'
Coach
Stefan Leitl
Karlsruher SC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 17
- 2
-
7
Dzenis Burnic ↓ Andrin Hunziker 90'
- 28
- 24
- 10
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Bambase Conte 77'
- 11
-
4
Marcel Beifus ↓ Lilian Egloff 90'
- 1
- 20
Bench
- 30
-
16
Luca Pfeiffer ↑ 77'
-
25
Lilian Egloff ↑ 90'
- 5
-
9
Andrin Hunziker ↑ 90'
-
31
Bambase Conte ↑ 77'
- 26
- 35
- 39
Coach
Christian Eichner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcel Halstenberg | 3 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 2 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 2 |
| Andreas Voglsammer | 2 |
| Sei Muroya | 1 |
| Lukas Frode | 1 |
| Paul Nebel | 1 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 1 |
Head to Head
Hannover 96 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.26
Hannover 96 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hannover 96 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Hannover 96 or Draw
80%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
41%
Hannover 96 or Karlsruher SC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Karlsruher SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Hannover 96
| Handicap | Hannover 96 covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

