Thursday , 2 July 2026

Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2023-24
Holstein Kiel
3 – 0
Full Time
Hannover 96
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 19:30 UTC Holstein-Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Tom Rothe 47' Y
Y 57' Max Christiansen
YR 66' Max Christiansen
Shuto Machino 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96 — 2. Bundesliga at Holstein-Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Florian Exner
17 games this season 🟨 1.2/game ⚽ 6.8 goals/game 🟥 3 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

2
2
Holstein Kiel 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Hannover 96
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Holstein Kiel 3–0 Hannover 96

Recent Form

Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Hannover 96 H 3–0 W
10 Dec TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf A 1–0 W
02 Dec SV Wehen Wiesbaden H 3–2 W
26 Nov 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 3–0 W
11 Nov Hamburger SV H 4–2 W
04 Nov VfL Osnabruck A 1–1 D
Hannover 96
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
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

Season Stats

Holstein Kiel Hannover 96
#12 Position #4
41 Points 60
34 Played 34
11 / 8 / 15 W / D / L 16 / 12 / 6
44 Scored 60
48 Conceded 44
-4 GD +16
1.21 PPG 1.76
32% Win % 47%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Holstein Kiel this season
29% Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season

Holstein Kiel are 12th (41 pts). Hannover 96 are 4th (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Holstein Kiel
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hannover 96
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Holstein-Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Holstein Kiel are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hannover 96 backline.
  • 10' Holstein Kiel currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Holstein Kiel and Hannover 96 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' Hannover 96 looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 25' 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.
  • 26' Timo Becker does the damage! The net is bulging and Holstein Kiel surge ahead!
  • 27' Jann-Fiete Arp has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
  • 32' Timon Weiner has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Tom Rothe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 42' 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.
  • 45' A stunning finish from Jann-Fiete Arp — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Jann-Fiete Arp makes way for Holmbert Fridjonsson at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Holstein Kiel.
  • 47' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Rothe argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Max Christiansen on 57.
  • 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 64' Another change for Holstein Kiel made on 64 minute. Tom Rothe leaves to be changed by Marco Komenda.
  • 66' Max Christiansen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 66.
  • 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcel Rapp will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 76' Hannover 96 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.
  • 78' Sebastian Ernst gets the nod from Hannover 96. He replaces Andreas Voglsammer and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' Holstein Kiel make a change. Timo Becker trudges off to be replaced by Lasse Rosenboom on 83 minutes.
  • 84' Marvin Schulz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Finn Porath at the 84 minute mark.
  • 86' Hannover 96 ring the changes. Havard Nielsen has done his job and it is now time for Bright Arrey-Mbi to step up.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Shuto Machino argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' Nicolai Remberg is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marko Ivezic at the 90 minute mark.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Holstein Kiel players.

Lineups

Holstein Kiel Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcel Rapp

Hannover 96 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stefan Leitl

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04 Holstein Kiel xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Hannover 96 xG
I would bet for: Holstein Kiel to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Holstein Kiel61% Draw22% Hannover 9617%
Actual: Holstein Kiel win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Holstein Kiel or Draw
83%
Draw or Hannover 96
39%
Holstein Kiel or Hannover 96
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Holstein Kiel43% Draw42% Hannover 9615%
Actual: Holstein Kiel win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 1
3.4%
4 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Holstein Kiel

Handicap Holstein Kiel covers Push Hannover 96 covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 23% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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