01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Hannover 96 to win59%
- Over 1.5 goals84%
2. BundesligaHeinz-von-Heiden-Arena, Hannover20°13,4 mm25 km/h
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Hannover 96Possession & high press2–2
KarlsruhePossession controlThe model's lean: 1 · Hannover 96 (59%)Best value by the model: Under 3,5 @ 1.91 (+13 %)
Hannover 96 – Karlsruhe · 2. Bundesliga
1 · Hannover 96 59%X 23%19% Karlsruhe · 2
59%
23%
19%
Analysis: Hannover 96 – Karlsruhe
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
Hannover 96 enters this clash with a commanding 59% win probability against Karlsruhe's 19%, underscoring the hosts' upper hand. Despite a slender point deficit to Karlsruhe in the table, Hannover's expected goals per match (2.3) far outshine their visitors' (1.5). This statistical edge is mirrored in their head-to-head record since 2023, with Hannover clinching victory in four of their last six meetings, a pattern that suggests they have the tactical blueprint to trouble Karlsruhe.
However, Karlsruhe's capacity for possession control makes them resilient under pressure, evident from their slight edge in xPoints (4.5 vs. Hannover's 4.1). But when it comes to exploiting opportunities, the home side's high press and possession strategy promise more effective execution. The expected goals of 2.10 for Hannover against 1.15 for Karlsruhe further accentuates this potential. The matchup is likely to be lively with a 63% chance of over 2.5 goals, though both teams scoring is also highly probable at 60%.
For bettors, value emerges in the under 3.5 market. With Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet all offering odds of 1.7, and the model estimating it at 59%, there's a calculated 1% edge. The most likely scoreline leans towards a 2-1 victory for Hannover, balancing their attacking promise with defensive steadiness.
Hannover 96Form DDLLW
League ranking xG #1xGA #7xT #1xP/match #10Points #9
Key players
- Kolja OudenneLWxG 0.24 · xT 0.30
- Maurice NeubauerRWxG 0.10 · xT 0.16
- Mustapha BunduRWxG 0.26 · xT 0.47
KarlsruheForm DLWDL
League ranking xG #13xGA #9xT #16xP/match #7Points #8
Key players
- Moritz BroschinskiFxG 0.54 · xT -0.26
- Marvin WanitzekCAMxG 0.29 · xT 0.25
- Rafael Pinto PedrosaRWxG 0.09 · xT 0.08
Final score
2 – 2
The model missed the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Hannover 96 59% · Draw 23% · Karlsruhe 19%
How the bookmaker bet builders went
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
Matchresultat - KarlsruherBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 11,33fair 15,88-29 %
MissMatchresultat - Hannover 96Båda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 3,22fair 4,69-31 %
MissMatch prediction: Hannover 96 – Karlsruhe
Predicted score matrix
Karlsruhe →
Hannover 96 →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–04.2%
0–14.2%
0–22.6%
0–31.0%
0–4+0.4%
1
1–07.9%
1–19.7%
1–25.4%
1–32.1%
1–4+0.8%
2
2–08.6%
2–19.8%
2–25.6%
2–32.2%
2–4+0.8%
3
3–06.0%
3–16.9%
3–23.9%
3–31.5%
3–4+0.6%
4+
4+–05.1%
4+–15.9%
4+–23.4%
4+–31.3%
4+–4+0.5%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.2-110%
- 2.1-110%
- 3.2-09%
- 4.1-08%
- 5.3-17%
Expected goals
2,10–1,15
Both teams to score
60%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,20
112%
221%
322%
418%
5+23%
Under 2,537%
@2.92EV+8%
Over 2,563%
@1.35
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Balanced
- Hannover 96 to win59%
- Over 2.5 goals63%
- Benjamin Källman to score28%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score60%
- Over 2.5 goals63%
- Benjamin Källman to score28%
- Andreas Müller to be booked25%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Under 3.559% probability@1.91PinnacleEV+13%reference odds
- 2 · Karlsruhe19% probability@5.88PinnacleEV+9%reference odds
- Under 2.537% probability@2.92BetsafeEV+8%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Hannover 96 | X | 2 · Karlsruhe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.49 | EV+ 3% 4.50 | 5.10 |
| Betsson | 1.49 | EV+ 3% 4.50 | 5.10 |
| Nordicbet | 1.49 | EV+ 3% 4.50 | 5.10 |
| Pinnacle | 1.55 | EV+ 3% 4.54 | EV+ 9% 5.88 |
Odds updated 4 Sept, 11:37
Odds movement
1-3 %
64 %54 %
1.59 → 1.55
X+16 %
28 %18 %
3.90 → 4.54
20 %
23 %13 %
5.86 → 5.88
Pinnacle · 15 recorded price levels · 31/08/2026 → 04/09/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
6 matchesHannover 96 4Draw 1Karlsruhe 1
Goals: 12–6 (⌀ 3)
Head-to-head based on 2. Bundesliga data since 2023.
Key facts
- Hannover 96 dominate this fixture historically: 4 wins to 1 in 6 meetings.
- A high-scoring fixture: 3.0 goals per meeting on average.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Hannover 96
Karlsruhe
Hannover 96 (2–4)
Karlsruhe (4–6)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Hannover 96
Karlsruhe
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Hannover 96
Karlsruhe
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Hannover 96 | Karlsruhe |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 4 |
| xPoints | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| xG per match | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| xGA per match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.21 | 0.28 |
| Playing style | Hannover 96 | Karlsruhe |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.32 | 0.3 |
| Field tilt | 0.73 | 0.51 |
| xT per match | 1.8 | 0.73 |
| xTA per match | 0.67 | 1.2 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 28 | 28 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.26 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.34 | 0.26 |
| Entries into the box per match | 29 | 14 |
| Entries into the box against | 8 | 15 |
| Pass completion % | 0.79 | 0.74 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.75 | 0.72 |
| Passes per match | 449 | 308 |
| Passes against per match | 294 | 330 |
| Switches of play per match | 27.6 | 13.2 |
| Long balls per match | 37 | 26 |
| Set pieces | Hannover 96 | Karlsruhe |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.14 | 0.06 |
| Corners per match | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Corners against per match | 3.4 | 5.9 |
| xG per corner | 0 | 0.01 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.83 | 0.44 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.78 | 0.28 |
| Other | Hannover 96 | Karlsruhe |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.84 | 0.77 |
| The goalkeepers | Leo Weinkauf (Hannover 96) | Hans Christian Bernat (Karlsruhe) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 9 | 12 |
| Save % | 90% | 67% |
| xG prevented | 44% | 43% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hannover 96 vs Karlsruhe according to our model?
The model gives Hannover 96 a 59% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Hannover 96 59%, draw 23%, Karlsruhe 19%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 2-1 at 10% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 63% and under at 37%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 60% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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