Karlsruher SC vs Hannover 96, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Karlsruher SC vs Hannover 96 — 2. Bundesliga at BBBank Wildpark.
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- Hannover 96 34 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Hannover 96 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Hertha BSC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Apr | Hertha BSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Karlsruher SC | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 44 | Points | 60 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 16 / 12 / 6 |
| 53 | Scored | 60 |
| 64 | Conceded | 44 |
| -11 | GD | +16 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Hannover 96 this season
Hannover 96 this season
Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts). Hannover 96 are 4th (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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' The game is set. Karlsruher SC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Hannover 96 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Karlsruher SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Hannover 96 is taking the lead after the goal scored by Andreas Voglsammer on 20.
- 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.
- 29' That is a card for Hannover 96. Fabian Kunze will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Philip Heise argues furiously but the card stands.
- 37' Marcel Franke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 38' The referee has no hesitation. Marcel Franke is booked for Karlsruher SC — card on 38.
- 43' Marcel Halstenberg is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Karlsruher SC tonight.
- 44' What a moment for Paul Nebel! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Lars Stindl argues furiously but the card stands.
- 55' It is a substitution in Karlsruher SC team. Lars Stindl is replaced by Budu Zivzivadze on 55 minute.
- 57' The Hannover 96 bench stirs into life. Jannik Dehm is withdrawn and Brooklyn Ezeh gets his opportunity.
- 62' Karlsruher SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hannover 96's shape.
- 65' Marcel Halstenberg adds to his 0 season tally! Hannover 96 lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 74' Fresh legs for Hannover 96! Sebastian Ernst comes on to replace Nicolo Tresoldi.
- 75' Philip Heise makes way for Daniel Brosinski at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Karlsruher SC.
- 76' Another substitution for Karlsruher SC to replace Marco Thiede by Sebastian Jung on 76 minute.
- 81' Brooklyn Ezeh, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Jerome Gondorf.
- 84' The Karlsruher SC manager makes a substitution. Nicolai Rapp departs to be replaced by Fabian Schleusener.
- 89' Max Christiansen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lars Gindorf on 89 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sei Muroya on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. Karlsruher SC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 8
-
13
Lars Stindl ↓ Budu Zivzivadze 55'
- 28
-
16
Philip Heise ↓ Daniel Brosinski 75'
- 10
-
21
Marco Thiede ↓ Sebastian Jung 76'
- 26
- 9
- 4
- 29
Bench
-
2
Sebastian Jung ↑ 76'
- 15
-
18
Daniel Brosinski ↑ 75'
-
24
Fabian Schleusener ↑ 84'
- 22
- 23
-
11
Budu Zivzivadze ↑ 55'
- 30
- 27
Coach
Christian Eichner
Hannover 96 Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Jannik Dehm ↓ Brooklyn Ezeh 57'
- 1
- 23
- 32
- 21
- 6
- 4
- 9
- 8
- 34
-
25
Lars Gindorf ↓ Max Christiansen 89'
Bench
- 30
- 36
- 11
-
10
Sebastian Ernst ↑ 74'
-
13
Max Christiansen ↑ 89'
- 31
-
37
Brooklyn Ezeh ↑ 57'
- 29
- 28
Coach
Stefan Leitl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcel Halstenberg | 3 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 2 |
| Andreas Voglsammer | 2 |
| Hendrik Weydandt | 2 |
| Kolja Oudenne | 1 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 1 |
| Daisuke Yokota | 1 |
| Ihlas Bebou | 1 |
Head to Head
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.46
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06
Hannover 96 xG
I would bet for:
Karlsruher SC or Hannover 96 75% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hannover 96 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.52
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
Karlsruher SC or Draw
55%
Draw or Hannover 96
70%
Karlsruher SC or Hannover 96
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.7%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Karlsruher SC
| Handicap | Karlsruher SC covers | Push | Hannover 96 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.