Match

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 22Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover

Hannover 961. FC Nürnberg

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 53%, against 23% for a draw and 24% for 1. FC Nürnberg. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg?

A very open match: only 55 Elo points separate Hannover 96 (2,076) and 1. FC Nürnberg (2,021).

Hannover 96 win53 %
Draw23 %
1. FC Nürnberg win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hannover 96 have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; 1. FC Nürnberg have 8, 6 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hannover 96
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Hemelingen(away)9-1DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026VfL Wolfsburg(home)0-12. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Energie Cottbus(away)1-32. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026PEC Zwolle(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 7, 2026Phönix Lübeck(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Viktoria Köln(away)1-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)4-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Dynamo Dresden(home)3-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Oviedo(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Palermo(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Hannover 96 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 1. FC Nürnberg win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 17, 2026Hannover 96 3-3 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Dec 21, 20251. FC Nürnberg 2-1 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Mar 1, 20251. FC Nürnberg 1-2 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Sep 29, 2024Hannover 96 2-0 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Jan 26, 2024Hannover 96 3-0 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Aug 6, 20231. FC Nürnberg 2-2 Hannover 962. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg on May 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hannover 962.71.159/158/15
1. FC Nürnberg2.71.2410/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hannover 96 sit 17th in 2. Bundesliga (0 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Nürnberg sit 1st (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
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11. FC Nürnberg2200726
17Hannover 962002140

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 53%, against 23% for a draw and 24% for 1. FC Nürnberg.
Where and when is Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg played?
Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Nürnberg is played on February 20, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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