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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Hemelingen(away) | 9-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg(home) | 0-1 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Energie Cottbus(away) | 1-3 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | PEC Zwolle(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Phönix Lübeck(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | FC Viktoria Köln(away) | 1-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away) | 4-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Dynamo Dresden(home) | 3-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Oviedo(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Palermo(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | Hannover 96 3-3 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 1. FC Nürnberg 2-1 Hannover 96 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 1. FC Nürnberg 1-2 Hannover 96 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Hannover 96 2-0 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Hannover 96 3-0 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1. FC Nürnberg 2-2 Hannover 96 | 2. 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover 96 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 2.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| 17 | Hannover 96 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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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